The springbok is a slender antelope found mainly in southern and southwestern Africa, including Namibia.  The name comes from the Afrikaans’ words for “jump” and “antelope” because the springbok often go into bouts of repeated high leaps of up to 2 meters high in the air.

There are three subspecies of springbok in Southern Africa:

• The Kalahari/western springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis hofmeyri) – found in southwest Africa north of the Orange river through Namibia to Botswana. 
• The South African/common springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis marsupialis) –  found south of the Orange River in South Africa.
• The Angolan springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis angolensis)- found in south-west Angola and northern Namibia.

The springbok can be identified by its white face, light-brown coat, white underparts, and a brown stripe that stretches across the flanks.  They feature a slender build with long legs which helps them to leap across the plains. Both sexes have a pair of black, 35-to-50 cm (14-to-20 in) curved horns.  The male can weigh up to 50kg (110 lbs) while, females can weigh up to 37kg (81 lbs).  

This plains game species have adapted to the dry areas and open grass plains which can be found all over Namibia.  The springbok is both a grazer and a browser and not dependent on water, although he will drink daily if water is available. They are mainly active during dusk and dawn depending on the weather.  During the summer they tend to feed at night and in the winter months, you will find them feeding during midday. 

Springbok Hunting Method

Springbok tends to roam open plains, and the spot-and-stalk or lay an ambush are preferred methods for springbok hunting.  The PH will take the hunter around the concession by vehicle or on foot to spot a herd.  Larger herds can be difficult to stalk as they are extremely alert to their surroundings. Identifying the right animal may be harder than for most other species of antelopes, as both sexes carry horns. 

The springbok has a small frame, so it is best to select an accurate rifle with a flat trajectory, as most shots will be from a distance of 150 – 350 yards.  

How much does it cost to Hunt Springbok in Namibia?

Hunting Springbok at Otjandaue Hunting Safaris in Namibia costs $500.00 per trophy, excluding flights, daily rates, and rentals.  

Daily rates are $270.00 per day, which includes: 

• A professional hunter.
• Airport pick-up and return from Windhoek.
• Accommodation, meals, and laundry service.
• Services of a Master hunting guide, trackers, and skinners.
• All ground transportation of trophies on hunting grounds.
• Beverages (Alcoholic Beverages, but modest).

The daily rate does NOT include: 

• Flights and Accommodation before and after the safari.
• Trophy fees for all animals, taken, or wounded and lost.
• Rental of weapons and/or ammunition.
• 15% VAT weapon rental or any extra services.
• 15% VAT on animals wounded and not found.
• 15% Vat on Day rate.

Book your Springbok Hunting safari at Otjandaue Hunting Safaris

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.