Kudu hunting in South Africa

No first-time or returning hunter will ever turn down the opportunity to shoot or improve on their trophy size on one of Africa’s most sought after species. Be it for meat or for its horn size, Kudu are sought after throughout their range. Kudu are split into two ecological ranges (groups) in South Africa. Historically, the best Southern Greater Kudu trophies were taken in the Soutpansberg Mountains (Limpopo Province) and the Natal Midlands (KwaZulu-Natal Province), which hold many of the top records for this species. The Eastern Cape Greater Kudu with its slightly smaller horns is endemic to the Valley Bushveld regions of the Eastern Cape Province. Today, good quality Kudu hunting is available in numerous provinces, thanks to the efforts of the game ranchers, breeders and management efforts of the landowners. For this very reason many hunters choose to hunt in South Africa. Classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN, no special hunting permits are required.