Eland Hunting in Namibia
Experience Eland hunting in Namibia with Zana Botes Safari. The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is the largest antelope in Africa and one of the most impressive trophies to pursue on a Namibia plains game hunting safari.
Despite their enormous size, Eland are remarkably elusive. Their endurance, cautious nature and ability to cover vast distances make tracking a mature bull one of the great challenges of African hunting.
Hunting Eland with Zana Botes Safari
A true Eland hunt in Namibia is often won with patience and persistence. Early mornings can be spent searching for fresh tracks before following a mature bull through the bush, sometimes for many hours.
One of the most memorable sounds in African hunting is the distinctive clicking of an Eland bull while walking. Hearing that clicking somewhere ahead while following tracks adds another dimension to an already exciting hunt.
At Zana Botes Safari, we believe Eland should be hunted the traditional way. Our focus on walk-and-stalk hunting gives hunters the opportunity to experience the tracking, anticipation and hard work that make taking a mature bull so rewarding.
As a family-operated Namibian hunting outfitter, we host only one hunting group at a time, giving your safari our full attention.
About the African Eland
The Common Eland is Africa's largest and heaviest antelope. Mature bulls can weigh between approximately 600 and 900 kg, with exceptional animals becoming even heavier. Both males and females carry spiral horns, although mature bulls develop much heavier bodies and horn bases.
Older Eland bulls are particularly impressive. As they mature, their coats can become a distinctive blue-grey, while a pronounced dewlap and thick forehead hair add to the appearance of a fully mature trophy bull.
Don't let their size fool you. Eland have remarkable stamina and can be surprisingly difficult to approach, making them one of Namibia's most challenging plains game species.
The Challenge of Tracking a Mature Eland Bull
For many hunters, Eland hunting is about the pursuit.
Finding the tracks of an old bull is only the beginning. Following those tracks through the Namibian bush while constantly checking the wind and trying to close the distance can turn into an all-day hunt.
It is this combination of tracking, endurance and traditional walk-and-stalk hunting that makes Eland such a rewarding African trophy.
Hunt Eland in Namibia
Eland can be hunted as part of a customized safari or selected Namibia hunting packages with Zana Botes Safari.
Whether Eland is the main objective of your safari or part of a larger plains game hunt in Namibia, pursuing Africa's largest antelope is an experience few hunters forget.
Follow the tracks. Listen for the click. Hunt Africa's largest antelope.
Experience Eland hunting in Namibia with Zana Botes Safari.
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