KUDU

Kudu typically refers to the Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros zambesiensis) native to various regions in Africa. Kudu feature long, spiral horns in males, a distinctive coat with a reddish-brown to greyish-brown colour with white stripes, and a distinctive white facial marking. The males usually have a dark stripe running along their back. They are known for their agility and ability to navigate dense bush, primarily feeding on leaves and fruits.

Distribution: Distributed across sub-Saharan Africa.

Size: Are among the largest of African antelope.    

Weight: 595 – 680lb / 190 – 270 kg

Shoulder Height: 54 – 60’’ / 1.37 – 1.52 m.

Horns: Only the males have magnificent sought after large and spiralled horns.

Habitat: Broken, hilly, well bushed country, seldom far from water.

Habits: Kudus are primarily crepuscular, being most active during dawn and dusk. They are social animals, often forming small herds or remaining solitary, especially males. Kudus are browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, and fruits from trees and shrubs. They are known for their agility and can leap over obstacles to escape predators. Kudus are also cautious, using their keen senses to detect danger and often seeking cover in dense vegetation.

Hunting Tips: Fairly common in areas. Recommended hunting time is 2–3 days. Best hunted early in the morning. Often found resting in thick bush during the heat of the day. Commonly seen in the late afternoon or evening, but it is inadvisable to shoot them at that time, as a wounded animal will easily be lost. Best hunted in the rut and the big males are normally the last to break cover.

Trophy Information

Good Horn Length: 50’’  

Record Book :  

SCI Min. : 121

SCI Min. Bow: 108

Rowland Ward Min. : 54 

World Record : 73 7/8  

SCI Measurement Method: 2  

Rowland Ward Measurement Method: 8 

Species & Subspecies Information

Species: 2 – Greater Kudu and Lesser Kudu hunted in East Africa.

Subspecies: 5 – East Cape Greater Kudu, Southern Greater Kudu, East African Greater Kudu, Abyssinian Greater Kudu and Western Greater Kudu.