Kudu HuntingKudu hunting with Mkhamba Safaris takes place in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. There are hunting packages available from Mkhamba Safaris which include Kudu hunting opportunities.Description The Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large spiraled horned antelope, surprisingly silent, and very well camouflaged when in their natural habitat. It is this ability that earned them their nickname the "Grey Ghosts" of the bush. Both the males and females have uneven stripes running vertically. Males vary in colour from light reddish colour to grey. Females are similar in colour, but smaller in stature. The Kudu have very large ears, which act as radars, channeling sound giving the Kudu very sensitive hearing. Size The Kudu male's shoulder height measures up to 1.4m and it weighs up to 270kg. Habits Kudu are found in small groups in a wide variety of habitats with well bushed areas, from flat to steep hilly areas. Bulls will often form a bachelor herd away from the breeding groups. The Hunt Kudu hunting in KwaZulu-Natal, is best achieved by finding a high vantage point, sitting still and glassing (looking with binoculars) the area thoroughly, to spot the herds. Therefore a good pair of binoculars are essential for this hunt. Walk and stalk hunting of these "Grey Ghosts" is a challenge. Minimum Caliber Rifle Required Although these magnificent animals have been shot with some of the lighter caliber rifles, in our professional opinion, a rifle in the range of the 30 06 is ample for hunting Kudu. One should use heavier bullets at slower velocities in the bushveld areas. Minimum Requirements for: S.C.I. - 121 inches Roland Ward - 53 7/8 inches Cites Restrictions There are NO cites restrictions on Kudu hunting. |