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  1. 01-24-2013, 01:24 AM #1
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    hi there...
    I am wondering if there are any animal species that are more indigenous to the kalahari area, than the rest of SA, or animals one should try to take in the kalahari if one is hunting there already??
    I would hate to miss out on an opportunity...
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  2. 01-24-2013, 07:14 AM #2
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    Yeah, gemsbok. They are usually cheaper there as they occur naturally there and the do quite well. The rest if SA doesn't usually have massive herds n prices are steeper. Also the trophy quality in the kalahari is far better on average than the rest of Africa. Those and the kalahari springbok are really larger than most of the other places in SA. When I hunted near Kimberly I held out for a 41" gemsbok bull and a springbok over 16". I got a 17" springbok and a 41" gemsbok bull within 2 days. I saw tons of both species and got to look at some truly magnificent trophies.
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    Definitely, gemsbok and springbok.
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    I would also consider a Red Hartebeest and maybe a Steenbok (if you are interested in hunting the little fellows) But for sure a Gemsbok and Springbok. You will enjoy your time on the red sand!
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    The Kalahari also is home to some great Eland, but it when you are there Springbok and Gemsbok is a must.
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    Back to Kalahari only - Damara Dik Dik.

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    A Hartman's Zebra is a hard trophy, available in western Namibia. They have a pretty limited range. Whether that is in the Kalahari or not, I'm not sure. It's a tough one to hunt, but beautiful. Had a friend who did three trips to get one. It was his African luck. I managed to find one on the sixth day of hunting.
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    Cant believe I missed Hartmans Zebra. That one is high on my Namibia list.
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