Southern Africa features the best plains game hunting opportunities in the world thanks to its variety of wild game and diverse geographical areas, which can vary widely in topography, climate, and vegetation. Namibia’s diverse landscape which includes, tree and shrub savannahs, grass plains, semi-desert plains, and mountain stretches offers unique challenges for plains game hunters. 

Namibia is also well known for its dense population of plains game species, with the most famous being the Oryx which can be found throughout Namibia. 

Read more on Hunting Oryx in Namibia. 

What animals can be considered Plains Game in Africa?

The majority of Plains Game species are antelope. However, any species of game that inhabit the plains and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa and is not considered “Dangerous Game” or that is not a member of the big 5 can be referred to as plains game. 

Giraffes, Baboons, and other “Big Game” which include, Kudu, Eland, Gemsbok, and Wildebeest can also be included as plains game species. In short, virtually any species of game in Africa that is not considered “Dangerous Game”, may be broadly referred to as plains game.

Examples of Plains Game Species: 

• Oryx
• Kudu
• Warthog
• Steenbuck
• Duiker
• Red Hartebeest
• Blue Wildebeest
• Black Wildebeest
• Waterbuck
• Eland
• Springbok 
• Impala
• Dik-Dik
• Jackals
• Baboon
• Giraffe 
• Blesbuck
• Mountain Zebra

How much does it cost to Hunt Plains Game in Africa?

The cost of hunting plains game in Africa is dependent on the species of game. The trophy fee does not include daily rates, travel, and accommodation before and after the hunting safari.  

Otjandaue Hunting Safaris Trophy Fees 2023

Baboon	$100
Black Wildebeest	$1,500
Blesbuck	$1,100
Blue Wildebeest	$1,150
Damara Dik-Dik	$1,700
Duiker	$400
Eland	$1,700
Giraffe	$2,800
Hartebeest	$1,100
Impala	$650
Jackal	$60
Kudu	$1,800
Oryx	$600
Sable	$5,00
Springbuck	$500
Warthog	$400
Waterbuck	$2,500
Hartman’s Zebra	$1,100
Burchell’s Zebra	$1,100
Roan, Nyala, Tsesebe, Burchell’s (white), Oryx, Ostrich	POR

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How to hunt Plains Game in Africa

Plains game species can be hunted with a rifle or a bow. Shots can often be within 100 yards when hunting in the thick shrubs while hunting the open grass and semi-desert plains may demand a shot distance out to 300 yards. 

Hunting Plains Game with a Rifle

Plains game hunting with a rifle is typically done by a walk and stalk or spot and stalk method. The PH will take the hunter as close to a herd as possible, where the hunt will commence on foot.  

Hunting Plains Game with a Bow

Hunting plains game with a bow is typically done by a lie and ambush method from hunting blinds, which are strategically positioned close to water holes and food sources. Otjandaue Hunting Safaris also offers walk and stalk bow hunting for the more advanced bow hunter.  

Plains Game Hunting Season in Namibia

The Namibian hunting season starts on the 1st of February and ends on the 30th of November. We recommend hunting from April to November, just after the rainy season. May to August are our winter months. You can expect temperatures of 2° C (35° F) early mornings to 25° C (77° F) mid-afternoon. September to November, you can expect temperatures of 25° C (77 °F) to 39° C (102° F). 

Book your Plains Game Hunting Safari at Otjandaue Hunting Safaris Namibia

Otjandaue Hunting Ranch is a private trophy hunting ranch in Namibia owned and operated by Roy and Janet Van der Merwe with their two daughters Rune and Kaylin. Otjandaue Hunting Safaris offer plains game hunting and bowhunting in central Namibia and is home to a variety of African plains game species and wild predators. 

We want your trophy hunting safari to be a memorable experience. We’ll make you comfortable in our lodge that’s built on the banks of the Otjandaue river bed.