Blesbuck

Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi

Elegant African Antelopes

Blesbucks, elegant African antelopes, are known for their reddish-brown coats, striking white faces, and ringed horns.

Standing at 80-100 cm and weighing 50-85 kg, these medium-sized herbivores thrive in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.

They form small social herds, with males defending territories to attract females.

Blesbucks primarily graze on grasses and contribute to the unique biodiversity of their habitats.

The name blesbok comes from the Afrikaans word bles, meaning “blaze,” referring to the distinctive white blaze on its face — a key ID feature! Additionally, unlike many other antelope species whose newborns are hidden at first, blesbok calves stay with their mothers from birth, which is relatively unusual among antelopes.
60–95 kg (132–209 lb)
Adult Male: ~70–95 kg (154–209 lb) Adult Female: ~60–85 kg (132–187 lb)

Scientific name: Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi
Mass: Adult Male: ~70–95 kg (154–209 lb) Adult Female: ~60–85 kg (132–187 lb)
Fun fact: The name blesbok comes from the Afrikaans word bles, meaning “blaze,” referring to the distinctive white blaze on its face — a key ID feature! Additionally, unlike many other antelope species whose newborns are hidden at first, blesbok calves stay with their mothers from birth, which is relatively unusual among antelopes.

$500.00

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$500.00

Baboon

$3,000.00

Barbary Sheep

$550.00

Blesbuck – White

$1,500.00

Bontebok

$700.00

Bush Pig

$900.00

Bushbuck

$2,500.00

Cape Grysbok

$600.00

Damara Sheep

$2,000.00

Duiker – Blue

$350.00

Duiker – Grey

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Build a package

Customise your hunting package at Hoeksfontein.

$500.00

Baboon

$3,000.00

Barbary Sheep

$550.00

Blesbuck – White

$1,500.00

Bontebok

$700.00

Bush Pig

$900.00

Bushbuck

$2,500.00

Cape Grysbok

$600.00

Damara Sheep

$2,000.00

Duiker – Blue

$350.00

Duiker – Grey

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Blesbuck

Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi

Elegant African Antelopes

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Hunt the Blesbuck at Hoeksfontein

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$500.00

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Scientific name

Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi

Mass

Adult Male: ~70–95 kg (154–209 lb) Adult Female: ~60–85 kg (132–187 lb)

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About the species

Elegant African Antelopes

Blesbucks, elegant African antelopes, are known for their reddish-brown coats, striking white faces, and ringed horns.

Standing at 80-100 cm and weighing 50-85 kg, these medium-sized herbivores thrive in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.

They form small social herds, with males defending territories to attract females.

Blesbucks primarily graze on grasses and contribute to the unique biodiversity of their habitats.

Fun fact

The name blesbok comes from the Afrikaans word bles, meaning “blaze,” referring to the distinctive white blaze on its face — a key ID feature! Additionally, unlike many other antelope species whose newborns are hidden at first, blesbok calves stay with their mothers from birth, which is relatively unusual among antelopes.

Map & spoor

Range & tracks

Where this species occurs, and the spoor your tracker will be reading.

Distribution map

Spoor

Included in safari

Everything taken care of

A written contract stating all costs will be concluded before commencement of the safari.

Pick up at nearest airport to hunting area.
Meals during safari, including wines, beers and soft drink.
Services of PH, skinner and tracker, camp personnel and transport during the hunt.
Field preparation of trophies.
All hunting licenses needed in South Africa.
A fully equipped hunting vehicle with professional hunter.
Daily laundry and cleaning services.