Bontebok

Damaliscus pygargus (subspecies D. p. pygargus)

A Striking South African Antelope

The Bontebok, native to South Africa, is a captivating antelope species known for its stunning appearance.

With a rich chestnut-brown coat, white face and belly, and graceful lyre-shaped horns, these herbivores stand at around 80-100 cm tall and weigh approximately 50-85 kg.

Bonteboks are a symbol of the unique biodiversity of their homeland.

They form small herds and primarily graze on grasses, contributing to the natural beauty of their South African habitats.

The bontebok has a very distinctive chocolate‑brown coat with prominent white markings — including a wide white blaze on the face and a pure white rump and belly. This striking pattern is where it gets its name, “bonte” referring to its colourful markings. They were once nearly hunted to extinction, with only a few dozen wild individuals left before major conservation efforts saved the species.
60–90 kg (132–198 lb)
Adult Male: ~70–90 kg (154–198 lb) Adult Female: ~60–80 kg (132–176 lb)

Scientific name: Damaliscus pygargus (subspecies D. p. pygargus)
Mass: Adult Male: ~70–90 kg (154–198 lb) Adult Female: ~60–80 kg (132–176 lb)
Fun fact: The bontebok has a very distinctive chocolate‑brown coat with prominent white markings — including a wide white blaze on the face and a pure white rump and belly. This striking pattern is where it gets its name, “bonte” referring to its colourful markings. They were once nearly hunted to extinction, with only a few dozen wild individuals left before major conservation efforts saved the species.

$1,500.00

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$500.00

Baboon

$3,000.00

Barbary Sheep

$500.00

Blesbuck

$550.00

Blesbuck – White

$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

$500.00

Blesbuck

$550.00

Blesbuck – White

$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

Species List

Bontebok

Damaliscus pygargus (subspecies D. p. pygargus)

A Striking South African Antelope

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Hunt the Bontebok at Hoeksfontein

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$1,500.00

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Scientific name

Damaliscus pygargus (subspecies D. p. pygargus)

Mass

Adult Male: ~70–90 kg (154–198 lb) Adult Female: ~60–80 kg (132–176 lb)

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About the species

A Striking South African Antelope

The Bontebok, native to South Africa, is a captivating antelope species known for its stunning appearance.

With a rich chestnut-brown coat, white face and belly, and graceful lyre-shaped horns, these herbivores stand at around 80-100 cm tall and weigh approximately 50-85 kg.

Bonteboks are a symbol of the unique biodiversity of their homeland.

They form small herds and primarily graze on grasses, contributing to the natural beauty of their South African habitats.

Fun fact

The bontebok has a very distinctive chocolate‑brown coat with prominent white markings — including a wide white blaze on the face and a pure white rump and belly. This striking pattern is where it gets its name, “bonte” referring to its colourful markings. They were once nearly hunted to extinction, with only a few dozen wild individuals left before major conservation efforts saved the species.

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.