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Plains Game Species

  

Find below a list of plainsgame animals to harvest in Namibia and or South Africa. Trophies in various areas cost different

prices. We have attemted to give you a spectrum of prices to give you a feel of what to expect when setting up your

wishlist of animals you would like to harvest. Once we have received your animal wishlist, we will provide you with the best

camps for the best trophies for your safari needs and will then send you a final booking estimate with final trophy fees.

The prices listed below are therefor only to be used as a guideline.

 

impala

 

IMPALA

The Impala is the most prolific antelope in South Africa.Only the ram bears horns. 
Height at shoulder: approx. 35.5 inches. Weight: approx. 143 pounds, Age: up to 9 years.

Length of horns: Up to 25.6 inches

Trophy fee: Fron $500 -$700

   

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kudu

KUDU

Kudu is one of the most beautiful species in the world. The magnificent  horns, borne only by the males, are spread in beautiful open spirals. They live in  small herds 2.7 yards.
Height at shoulder: approx. 59inches, Weight: 660pounds, Age: up to 11 years.

Length of horns: Up to 70 inches. Anything over 48 inches is a good trophy.

Trophy Fees: From $1600-$3500

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bontebokl

 

BONTEBOK

It was named after its characteristically colored coat. It was applied by the Dutch settlers  and means "pied" or "variegated" buck. It nearly became extinct  and is at home only in the  South Western Cape. Both sexes bear horns.
Height at shoulder: approx. 35.5 inches, Weight: approx. 140pounds, Age: up  to 8 years

Lenght of horns: Up to 16.9 inches

Trophy Fees: From $2600-$2900

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blesbuck

 

BLESBUCK

Looks very similar to the Bontebok, but it  is smaller, has a lighter coat and is more  prolific.  Both sexes bear horns.
Height at shoulder: approx. 37.4 inches, Weight: approx. 176pounds , Age: up to  9 years.

Lenght of horns: Up to 20 inches.

Trophy Fees: From $550-$700

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steenbuck

 

STEENBUCK

Lives in pairs, but only the buck bears horns. Its habitat is the steppe and open woodland. Needs very little water and is active during the day.
Height at shoulder: approx. 19.7 imches, Weight: approx. 26.5 pounds, Age: up to 6 years.

Length of horns: Up to 7.1 inches

Trophy Fees: From $350-$500

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duiker

 

GREY DUIKER

Also known as black-tailed gnu, it is ox-like in build and has buffalo shaped horns.

It lives in herds and is often seen with Zebras, Impalas and Giraffe.
Height at shoulder: approx. 53.2 inches, Weight: approx. 550pounds, Age: up to  20 years.

Length of horns: Up to 32.7 inches.

Trophy Fees: From $350-$500

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klipspringer

 

KLIPSPRINGER

Lives only on rocky hills and mountains. Generally lives in groups and is both a grazer  and browser.
Height at shoulder: approx. 23.6 inches, Weight: approx. 35.2pounds, Age: up to  8 years.

Length of horns: Up to 6.3 inches

Trophy Fees: From $1500-$2500

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bushbuck

 

BUSHBUCK  
Is easily recognized by its white collar and it is at home in thick bush and close to water.It is aggressive, brave and quite dangerous. It will tackle leopard, dogs
and even human beings.
Height at shoulder: approx. 31.5 inches, Weight: approx. 119 pounds,Age: up to 9  years.
Length of horns: Up to 21.7 inches

Trophy Fees: From $900-$1300

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nyala

 

NYALA

Looks like a mixture of a young kudu and a bushbuck, but wears its  characteristic "orangecolored stockings".
Height at shoulder: approx. 41.5 inches , Weight: approx. 286pounds, Age: up to 8 years,

lenhth of horns: Up to 32.7 inches.

Trophy Fees: From $2750-$3500

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reedbuck

 

REEDBUCK

As its name denotes it is at home in areas rich in reeds. But it does not like  to go into water. It can be recognized by a characteristic whistle. Only the ram  bears horns.
Height at shoulder: approx. 35.5inches , Weight: approx. 154 pounds,Age: up to  9 years.

Length of horns: Up to 18 inches

Trophy Fees: From $1450

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mountain reedbuck

 

MOUNTAIN REEDBUCK

Is at home in mountainous regions and lives in small groups. It is smaller  and shyer than the Reedbuck. Only the ram bears horns.
Height at shoulder: approx. 9.5 inches, Weight: approx. 55pounds, Age: up 
 to 8 years.

Length of horns: Up to 9 inches

Trophy Fees: From $850-$1250

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rhebuck

 

GREY RHEBUCK

Lives in larger groups, is small, aggressive and bravely defends its territory.
Height at shoulder: approx. 29.5inches, Weight: approx. 48.4pounds,Age: up  to 9 years, Length of horns: Up to 11.5 inches.

Trophy Fees: From $1500-$1700

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lechwe

 

LETSWE

Looks like a cross between an Impala and a Waterbuck. It lives mainly in swamps and lagoons.
Height at shoulder: approx. 32.3 inches, Weight: approx. 264pounds, Length of horns: Up to 26.8 inches

Trophy Fees: From $2750-$4000

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GEMSBUCK

Both of the sexes bear horns, those of the cow being longer and slimmer.

They live in herds of up to 40 animals and   can survive without water for long periods. Wounded animals can be dangerous.
Height at shoulder: approx. 47inches, Weight: approx. 440pounds, Age: up to 19 years. 

Lenght of horns: Up to 48 inches

Trophy Fees: From $800-$1250

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springbuck

 

SPRINGBUCK

This is the national animal of South Africa. It has an amazing ability to jump vertically as high as 3m and horizontally   as far as 5m. Both sexes bear horns.
Height at shoulder: approx. 29.5inches, Weight: approx. 77pounds, Age: up to 10 years,

Length of horns: Up to 18.9 inches

Trophy Fees: Kalahari:From $400-$650

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red hartebeest

 

RED HARTEBEEST

Is also known as the red hartebeest. Both sexes bear horns. They have a  docile appearance but are extremely fast runners who can maintain their pace for  long distances.
Height at shoulder: approx. 51inches, Weight: approx. 352pounds, Age: up to 20 years, Speed: 65km/h. 

Length of horns: Up to 26.5 inches

Trophy Fees: From $800-$1250

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tsessebee

 

TSESSEBE

The Tsessebe occupies the position both physically and  geographically between the Blesbok and the Bontebok. It is reputed to be the fastest African antelope,reaching speeds of up to 100km/h, and can run 7 miles and be as fresh as it was from the start.
Height at shoulder: approx. 47 inches, Weight: 350pounds , Age: up to 20 years.

Length of horns: Up to 18.9 inches

Trophy Fees: From $3600-$4000

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waterbuck

 

WATERBUCK

It is a stately looking beast with well ringed horns, borne by males only.

Generally found close to water and bears a peculiar white marking on its rump  that would suggest that the prototype waterbuck sat on a freshly painted toilet seat.
Height at shoulder: approx. 51.2 inches, Weight: approx. 550pounds, Age: up to 12 years.

Lenght of horns: Up to 39 inches.

Trophy Fees: From $2500-$3000

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ELAND

Both male and female bear horns, the bulls being massive and short, the cow's being elongated and slender. They live in herds of up to 60. They can leap  remarkably high, up to 2.6 yards.
Height at shoulder: approx. 67inches, Weight: approx. 1430 pounds, Age: up to 12 years. Length of horns: Up to 43  inches.    

Trophy Fees: From $2200-$2500

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blue wildebeest

 

BLUE WILDEBEEST

Also known as black-tailed gnu, it is ox-like in build and has buffalo shaped horns. It lives in herds and is often seen with Zebras, Impalas and Giraffe.
Height at shoulder: approx. 53inches, Weight: approx. 550 pounds, Age: up to  20 years.

Length of horns: Up to 32.7 inches

Trophy Fees: From $1350-$1400

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black wildebeest

 

BLACK WILDEBEEST

It is smaller than its "blue" cousin. Is generally referred to as the black  wildebeest and its natural habitat is the highveld and Namibia plains. 
Height at shoulder: approx. 47.2 inches, Weight: approx. 396pounds, Age: up to 20 years.

Lenght of horns: Up to 26.8 inches 

Trophy Fees: From $1350-$1400

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zebra

 

BURCHELL ZEBRA

Its coat pattern can vary greatly in number and width of stripes. The stripes  are a form of disruptive  coloration which breaks up  the outline of the body. At dawn or in the evening, when their predators  are most active, zebras look  indistinct and may confuse predators by distorting distance. Their shiny coats  dissipate over 70% of incoming heat.

Height at shoulder: approx. 53.5inches, Weight: approx. 700 pounds, Age: up to 35 years, Speed: 38 mph

Trophy Fees: From $1300-$1400

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hartman zebra

 

HARTMAN ZEBRA

The mountain zebra is not a s common as Burchell´s zebra nor does it  have "shadow" stripes. It is smaller, has longer ears and no stripes on its belly.
Height at shoulder: approx. 47.2inches, Weight: 660pounds, Age: up to 35 years, Speed: 40.5mph

Trophy Fees: From $1300-$1400

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SABLE

The sable with its regal bearing is one of the most beautiful antelope. Its heavily ringed horns rise vertically and sweep back in a semicircular curve. The bulls are black and the under parts are white. In Afrikaans it is called Swartwitpens: "black-white belly". Both sexes bear horns.
Height at shoulder: approx. 63.5inches, Weight: approx. 484 pounds, Age: up to 19 years.

Lenght of horns: Up to 61 inches

Trophy Fees: From $10000-12000

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roan

 

ROAN

The roan is the largest of the antelope after the Eland, and resembles the sable in some ways.
Height at shoulder: approx. 59inches, Weight: approx. 630pounds, Age: up to 19 years.

Lenght of horns: Up to 39 inches.

Trophy Fees: From $8000-$12000

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warthog

 

WARTHOG

It has a disproportionately large head compared to the rest of the body. The female has two and the male has four warts on either side of the head. When they trot along they hold their tails upright like antennae. When they feed they often go down on their knees, as if praying for their meal.
Height at shoulder: approx. 75cm, Weight: 200-220 pounds, Age: up to

20 years, Speed

Trophy Fees: From $400-$750

 

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bushpig

 

BUSH PIG

Looks similar to its domesticated cousin and lives in groups of 5  to 20 in thick bush, woodland or forests. It is aggressive and known to have  attacked human beings with serious consequences.
Height at shoulder: approx. 31.5 inches, Weight: 120-150 pounds,Age: up to 20 years.
Trophy Fees: From $750-$800

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giraffe

 

GIRAFFE

Africans believed the giraffe to be a mixture of a camel and a leopard!

Height at shoulder: approx. 217 inches, Weight: approx. 3300pounds, Age: up to 28 years,Speed: 30-35 mph

Trophy Fees: From $2500-$3500

  

 

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