Plains game · trophy fee $5,500
Sable Hunting in Zimbabwe
For many hunters the sable is the most beautiful antelope in Africa: a jet-black bull with a white face mask and long horns sweeping back over his shoulders. Zimbabwe is one of the best places to hunt one.
The hunt
How We Hunt Sable
Woodland and Vleis
Sable herds feed along the edges of open grassy vleis and drink in the heat of the day. We look for fresh sign at water, then stalk the herd on foot through the woodland.
Judging a Bull
An old bull is the darkest in the herd, with thick, heavily ridged horns that curve well back. Your PH glasses the herd carefully, because cows and young bulls look similar at a distance.
Details
Calibre, Season and Area
Sable are tough, so use a .300 class rifle or larger with well-constructed bullets.
[Where we hunt sable; best months; typical horn length]
| # | Species | Trophy fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sable** | $5,500 |
** Sable: day fee $1,000; 7 days, 8 nights total $7,000 (from our plains game price list).
Packages
Hunt Sable On
Questions
Sable Hunting FAQ
Is sable on quota?
[Answer: sable quota and how far ahead to book]
Can I combine sable with buffalo?
Yes. Sable is a popular addition to a buffalo hunt in the same area; the trophy fee is $5,500.