Sable

Hippotragus niger

Africa’s Majestic Horned Beauty

The Sable Antelope, symbolizing elegance and strength in the African savannas, is a captivating and regal herbivore.

With striking black coats, glossy and sleek, adorned by white facial markings and a distinctive belly, they stand tall at 120-140 cm and weigh 200-270 kg.

Males and females boast impressively long, curved horns, measuring up to 1.5 meters. Primarily grazers, they feed on grasses and vegetation in their habitats.

Keen senses and alertness help them detect potential threats.

Often found in small family groups, Sable Antelopes enrich African savannas, embodying the grandeur of the continent’s wildlife.

Scientific name: Hippotragus niger
Mass: Adult Male (Sable Buck): ~200–235 kg (441–518 lb) Adult Female: ~180–210 kg (397–463 lb)
Fun fact: Sable Antelopes are famous for their striking black coat in males and their long, curved horns, which can reach up to 1.6 meters (5.2 ft). Females are reddish-brown.

Hoeksfontein Safaris - Hunting Prices South Africa - Sable

Hoeksfontein Safaris - Hunting Prices South Africa - Sable 3

$5,500.00

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$500.00

Baboon

$3,000.00

Barbary Sheep

$500.00

Blesbuck

$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

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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

$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

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Sable

Hippotragus niger

Africa's Majestic Horned Beauty

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Hunt the Sable at Hoeksfontein

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$5,500.00

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Scientific name

Hippotragus niger

Mass

Adult Male (Sable Buck): ~200–235 kg (441–518 lb) Adult Female: ~180–210 kg (397–463 lb)

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About the species

Africa's Majestic Horned Beauty

The Sable Antelope, symbolizing elegance and strength in the African savannas, is a captivating and regal herbivore.

With striking black coats, glossy and sleek, adorned by white facial markings and a distinctive belly, they stand tall at 120-140 cm and weigh 200-270 kg.

Males and females boast impressively long, curved horns, measuring up to 1.5 meters. Primarily grazers, they feed on grasses and vegetation in their habitats.

Keen senses and alertness help them detect potential threats.

Often found in small family groups, Sable Antelopes enrich African savannas, embodying the grandeur of the continent’s wildlife.

Fun fact

Sable Antelopes are famous for their striking black coat in males and their long, curved horns, which can reach up to 1.6 meters (5.2 ft). Females are reddish-brown.

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.