Eland Hunting in Namibia

Eland are the biggest antelope in the world. A big Eland bull can reach up to 1,600 pounds. Not only are they big, Eland are incredibly intelligent animals that have adapted to their environment with perfect camouflage, eyesight, and sense of smell, making them a true challenge to hunt. The rocky mountain terrain with thick Mopane cover found at Burchell-Wolf Safaris is the perfect habitat for Eland. Eland hunting can be physically tough due to the terrain they live in with the exception of mid afternoon when the Eland can be found in the open plains near the watering holes. Expect a long rewarding hike while hunting these incredible animals.

Unlike many other African plains game, the Eland is not judged simply by its horns. There are five key features our professional hunters look for in an Eland. These features include: body size and color, thickness of the neck, size of dulap, tuft of hair on the forehead known as a “mop”, and horn thickness and length. Often older bulls will excel in all criteria but will have shorter, worn down horns. For most hunters, this is the ultimate trophy.