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About Sable hunting
Unlike some other species of antelope, that, like Oryx, have been introduced to areas far removed from their original range, free-range Sable antelope hunting is possible only in Africa. All the traditional safari destinations from Tanzania through Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe to Botswana and Namibia, and of course South Africa, offer Sable hunting opportunities.
Where to hunt Sable
Unlike some other species of antelope, that, like Oryx, have been introduced to areas far removed from their original range, free-range Sable antelope hunting is possible only in Africa. All the traditional safari destinations from Tanzania through Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe to Botswana and Namibia, and of course South Africa, offer Sable hunting opportunities.
Price distribution
The Sable may claim the title of the least affordable African antelope. A trophy fee for a Sable antelopes seldom goes below $3,500, and the total hunt will cost you at least $5,000. With a few other trophies (few hunters will travel all the way to Africa to hunt just one animal) the price of a plains game package that includes a good Sable trophy might cost around $8,000-$10,000. Sable antelope hunts are often sold in combination with dangerous game like leopard or buffalo, and the cost of such hunts may reach mid-five figures.
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The Prince of Africa: Sable and Sable Hunting
Stunning. Regal. Majestic. There are just not enough words to describe this beautiful antelope, known as the “Prince of Africa”. A species high on every African hunter’s bucket list. A revered animal, sold as a special package or specified minimum amount of hunting days. The Sable.
May 3, 2020
The Prince of Africa: Sable and Sable Hunting
When to hunt Sable?
As with many African species, opportunities to hunt the Sable antelope exist a year round. However, in many areas the peak of summer (December - February) is too hot for hunting. Most PHs seem to think that the dry season, when the cover is easier to see through and the animals congregate around sources of water, is to be preferred.
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Hunting methods
Most Sable antelope hunts are carried out in the classic African form of spot-and-stalk. Typically, the hunter and the PH cruise the area in a vehicle, stopping to glass around in likely places. When the animals are located, they stalk them on foot. Bowhunters may prefer waiting for the animals in ground blinds or tree stands positioned over salt licks or water holes. In the end of the day, within the borders of law and ethics, the hunter is free to choose whatever way works best for him or her.
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Sable
Beautiful Sable bul enjoying the morning sun at Eland Safaris.
Sable & Eland
We aren't sure exactly what happened but it seems this big old Sable bull was annoyed by flies or something else? Didn't seem to bother the Eland though!
Sable Sparring
For their stature, striking coloration and most impressive set of horns, Sable are arguable South Africas most regal antelope species!
Why hunt Sable?
Sable antelope is a wonderful and beautiful animal. A Sable antelope can use its long curving horns to reach an attacking predator where most other horned and antlered animals can’t - in the back next to its flanks. These horns are deadly against hyenas, bush dogs, and, as many a hunter in the old days learned the hard way, against hounds too. A Sable antelope bull, with its pitch-black skin, white marks on the head, and graceful, horse-like body, is simply irresistible. No wonder it is one of the most desirable hunting trophies in Africa!
Buffalo Special 2025
Limpopo, South Africa
Sable, Black impala, Blue wildebeest, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape eland, Common blesbuck, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Golden wildebeest, Impala, Kudu, Livingstone eland, Nyala, Ostrich, Warthog, Waterbuck
Rifle Hunting
Season: Jan 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25
Price from
$10,786
for 5 days, 1 hunter
Sable, Niassa Wildebeest & P. Game
Mozambique
Sable, Baboon, Blue duiker, Boehm's zebra, Bushpig, Chobe bushbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Grysbuck, Kudu, Lichtenstein hartebeest, Livingstone eland, Livingstone’s Suni, Niassa wildebeest, Nyala, Oribi, Porcupine, Red duiker, Southern impala, Warthog, Waterbuck
Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Apr 1, 26 - Nov 30, 26
Price from
$21,000
for 10 days, 1 hunter
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