Wildebeest – Black

Connochaetes gnou

The Enigmatic Residents of Southern Africa

The Black Wildebeest, a charismatic antelope, thrives in Southern Africa’s grasslands and savannas, its distinctive appearance and pivotal role in regional ecosystems capturing attention.

Their dark brown to black coats, white facial markings, and sweeping horns define these creatures, standing at 110-120 centimeters tall and weighing 150-250 kilograms.

Scientific name: Connochaetes gnou
Mass: Adult Male: ~130–180 kg (287–397 lb) Adult Female: ~80–130 kg (176–287 lb)
Fun fact: Black Wildebeests are known for their distinctive long, curved horns that sweep forward. They have a unique black coat with a long, white tail that resembles a horse’s tail. These antelopes are very fast runners, reaching up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in open plains.

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (3)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (4)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (5)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (6)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (7)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (8)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (9)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (10)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (11)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (12)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (13)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (14)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (15)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (16)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (17)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (18)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (19)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (20)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (21)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (22)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (23)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (24)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (25)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (26)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (27)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (28)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (29)

Wildebeest – Black - Hoeksfontein ZA (1)

$1,200.00

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

Species & package builder

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

Species List

Wildebeest - Black

Connochaetes gnou

The Enigmatic Residents of Southern Africa

Trophy photos · swipe or tap a thumbnail

Species List

Hunt the Wildebeest - Black at Hoeksfontein

Trophy price

$1,200.00

USD

The package builder is organised by category. You’ll find this species under its category.

Scientific name

Connochaetes gnou

Mass

Adult Male: ~130–180 kg (287–397 lb) Adult Female: ~80–130 kg (176–287 lb)

Questions?

About the species

The Enigmatic Residents of Southern Africa

The Black Wildebeest, a charismatic antelope, thrives in Southern Africa’s grasslands and savannas, its distinctive appearance and pivotal role in regional ecosystems capturing attention.

Their dark brown to black coats, white facial markings, and sweeping horns define these creatures, standing at 110-120 centimeters tall and weighing 150-250 kilograms.

Fun fact

Black Wildebeests are known for their distinctive long, curved horns that sweep forward. They have a unique black coat with a long, white tail that resembles a horse’s tail. These antelopes are very fast runners, reaching up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in open plains.

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.