The Ranch is a privately owned 22,000 acre hunting paradise in the Namibian Kalahari Desert. Gemsbok (Oryx), Kudu, Black and Blue Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Common and Black Springbuck, Blesbok, White Blesbok, Impala, Duiker, Steenbuck and a variety of other smaller animals are found here. The abundance of wildlife is overwhelming and game can be seen in every corner of the property both day and night.
Your Professional Hunter will assist you in taking the trophies you've dreamed of. Each animal has their own patterns and areas they tend to congregate. Large herds of Wildebeest, Gemsbok, Zebra and Kudu roam the entire ranch and even dare to venture right next to the lodge. Africa is the ultimate destination for hunters from all of the world and Nhosob Hunting Safaris one of the most reputable outfitters on the continent.
- A colorful quarry, these animals are plum or purplish brown hides shading to light tan on their back, although also found in pure white. Blesboks have a white blaze facial blaze, belly, and lower legs. Large wary herds can be found in most areas of the ranch.
- Similar to the Blue Wildebeest, these animals are much darker and have tufts of hair between their horns and on their muzzles. The horns grow forward on either side of the head and sweep upward.
- These antelope are striped or brindle with darker lines covering the length of their body. Male and Female identification can be difficult with both sexes sporting impressive horns. The Blue Wildebeest has horns that sweep left and right of the bases with upward hooks near the end of the ears.
- Usually only a glimpse of these small animals can be seen as they scoot along low to the ground running through the grass. Duiker are solitary game and the males are somewhat smaller than the females. Males carry sharp, short black horns but, some females have also been know to have them as well.
- Largest of Africa's horned antelope, these animals can outweigh a mature buffalo. They are extremely wary alert and cautious, impressive jumpers and will not be stopped by man-made barriers. Eland are draught tolerant can usually absorb enough moisture from their browse diet, but, will drink when water is readily available. Both sexes carry spiral, ridged horns with males having thicker and heavier bases in a pronounced V-shape. Bulls are larger and more muscular and have a square shaped dewlap from the neck.
- Nicknamed the "Desert Warrior", these Kalahari natives are heavy necked creatures with thick hides. Males and Females carry long sharp horns and gender can be difficult to identify for even experienced hunters. Gemsbok or Oryx, require very little water and thrive in hot dry environments. This species is a specialty of Nhosob Hunting Safaris and make for wonderful trophies and table fare.
- With long narrow heads, goat-like eyes, and unique horn growth this animal makes for quite a special trophy. A gregarious herd species, they can survive with very little water and both sexes carry heavily ringed horns.
- Trademark Lyre-shaped horns that are heavily ringed, Impala are one of the most popular medium sized game animals in Africa. Trophy rams are can be found in many different terrains and are often used for camp meat. Impala cluster in groups that can make it difficult to isolate the shooter from the rest. The rare Black Face Impala is also available and is a CITES species.
- Considered a nuisance animal to Sheep ranchers, these cunning animals are elusive and difficult to take. Similar to a coyote, Jackals are opportunistic omnivores. These canines can sometimes be heard howling late in the evening.
- The "Gray Ghost" of Africa is as majestic as it is legendary. Long sweeping spiral horns on the bulls are a true trophy standard for any safari. Sly, secretive and well camouflaged, Kudu can be the most difficult game to pursue. The Kalahari Bulls have very beautiful capes with a thick mane of hair running the length of their necks on both top and bottom.
- Smaller than the mid-sized animals in Africa, they have a trademark bounce when alert called "pronking" or "stotting." They have long white hair running halfway up there backs that stands straight up as they bounce as if they were on a pogo-stick which makes for an impressive display. Kalahari Springboks all have horns but, the males are more massive, longer and heavily ringed. Springboks are quite abundant at Nhosob and can be found in every corner of the ranch. They range from 75 to 100lbs and can also be found in Black.
- One of the smallest trophies to pursue, the Steenbok has short black horns. Hunting them has been compared to rabbit hunting as they bounce through the grass to safety.
- Short, fat and ugly these pigs get their name from the large lumps of skin on their faces. Wonderful table fare and can weigh over 250 pounds. Trophy boars have extremely long tusks on the top and bottom jaw that hook left and right outside of their mouths. Generally located in wet marshy or low lying areas.
- Aptly named for their high water demand, Waterbuck are among the few African plains game that do not make for table fare. They have oily skin with a white marking or ring on their rump. Bulls solely carry horns that are long, massive, notched, and upward-curving.
- With the trademark black and white strip pattern, the Burchell subspecies can be identified my the intermittent shadow stripes. These animals are sport hunted for their skin and are quite delicious table fare. Zebra are gregarious and will stampede away from danger at the slightest warning.
Your adventure begins upon arrival at the Windhoek Airport and with in a few miles you may catch a glimpse of warthogs and baboons crossing the road. The journey on to the ranch will give you plenty of time to become acclimated to the country where you will likely see Gemsbok, Giraffe, Kudu, and other wildlife right from the vehicle.
Transportation on the ranch during your safari will be in one of several Landcruisers to locate the game. The terrain is quite diverse with some areas sandy grass covered flats and other places riddled with rocky hills. There are shrubs, small trees, and dunes to utilize as you stalk your query. Shooting sticks will be used to take air and steady your shot. Blinds can also be used to put you close to the action and Nhosob Hunting Safaris can facilitate Handicap Hunters as well.
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