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    Africa has many huntable plains game species available throughout the continent, but one that stands out head (or maybe that should be “horns”) above the rest is the Impala. The Impala is a popular and graceful medium-sized antelope found throughout the African continent. It’s often referred to as the “McDonald’s of the bush,” firstly due to the “M” on its behind, as well as an abundant game species, with the joke being that you “find one on every corner in the bush.” Despite this, this African plains game antelope remains a sought-after trophy.

    This antelope, with its beautiful lyre-shaped horns, is a trophy for both novice and experienced hunters, offering a challenging safari due to its keen senses of smell, hearing, and sight, together with the tendency to herd together when alarmed or scared.

    There are two Impala subspecies, namely the Black-faced Impala, and the Common Impala, with the Common Impala having color variants due to selective breeding. These include the Saddle-back Impala, White-flanked Impala, Black Impala, and the Dappled Impala, all bred within South Africa.

    While the Black-faced Impala is confined to northwestern Namibia and sections of Angola, the Common Impala is found in numerous African countries such as Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

    The Common Impala’s numbers are abundant, and the species has stable populations across the continent, while the Black-faced Impala’s numbers are decreasing, with less than 1,000 individuals in the wild.

    Impala hunting forms part of African plains game hunting safaris and are hunted throughout Africa. The revenue from these hunts contribute to conservation, aiding local communities, and assisting in conserving the habitat and wildlife for generations to come.

    Impala hunts form part of an African plains game package, with packages starting anywhere from 4-5 hunting days, depending on the number of animals included, the terrain, and region.

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    Where to go on a Impala Hunt?

    While the Impala antelope is scattered throughout south and east Africa, the most popular countries with the best Impala trophies include South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

    South Africa is often referred to as the hunting mecca of Africa, and is home to an abundance of plains game, including the Impala. The country’s Limpopo province is renowned for its exceptional trophy Impala, as well as the sheer number of antelope, while KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga provinces are all prime Impala hunting grounds.

    Zambia offers challenging free-range Impala hunts, while Botswana’s Kalahari region and private reserves are home to top-tier trophies. Tanzania is renowned for its premier trophies, with free-range Impala hunts occurring in hunting blocks and conservancies in North and Central Tanzania.

    Mozambique and Zimbabwe offer Impala hunts on private game farms and conservancies, where numbers are closely monitored. Impala hunting in Namibia is popular on commercial farms and conservancies near Etosha and the Kaokoland regions.

    Each country provides hunters with their unique challenges in hunting this beautiful antelope, but the prize remains unchanged: A beautiful lyre-horned antelope to add to their collection.

    When to Hunt Impala?

    Impala hunts are best conducted during the autumn rut (April/May), when male Impalas are more active and territorial as they fight and compete for breeding rights. This gives the hunter a better opportunity to find the best ram within the breeding herd and harvest that specimen.

    An Impala hunt is best conducted early morning or late afternoon, as this antelope tends to be more active during the cooler sections of the day when they move around to feed or head to the water.

    Impala hunting methods include ambush techniques, such as hunting from a blind, at the water source, or the more challenging option of stalking the antelope. To approach an Impala undetected takes a lot of skill, as they are extremely alert and their senses of hearing, sight, and smell are well-developed.

    Why go Impala Hunting?

    Impalas are primarily targeted for trophy hunting, meat, and the overall hunting experience. Impalas are often chosen as they are an iconic African plains game trophy, and the male’s elegant lyre-shaped horns enhance the trophy.

    Impala hunts also support conservation and local economies, with revenues from hunting paying towards wildlife management, anti-poaching efforts, and community development. Impala meat is valued as a source of high-quality protein, which also benefits rural communities.

    Safari Inclusions on a Impala Hunt

    An Impala hunt generally forms part of an African plains game hunting safari and will include the basic service offerings such as accommodation, meals, drinks, professional hunter, camp staff, trackers, on-territory transport, and field preparation of the trophies.

    Exclusions and optional extras when Impala hunting in Africa:

    • Transfers from your arrival point into the country, to the hunting concession and return (road or private air charter)
    • Dip and pack of the trophy.
    • Taxidermy and international shipping options.

    Tips when Impala Hunting

    • Study Impala behavior and shot placement for this medium-sized antelope
    • Practice your stalking technique as this trophy is exceptionally alert
    • Be vigilant when shooting, as not to hit more than one animal as they herd together
    • Hunt during the autumn rut when the Impala rams are more active and visible
    • The best time to hunt Impala is early morning or late afternoon when they are more active
    • Use camouflage gear and the surrounding habitat to assist you in stalking and approaching them undetected
    • Use a 6mm to 30 caliber rifle for a quick and humane kill

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