Blue Wildebeest Hunting in Southern Africa

Nicknamed the “poor man’s buffalo,” Blue Wildebeest are anything but second-rate. These tough, gnarled bulls roam savannas and open woodlands in large herds, offering exciting spot-and-stalk action and adrenaline-pumping chases when hit.

Why Hunt Blue Wildebeest in Africa?

• Hard-Hitting Trophies: Bulls are muscular and unpredictable when wounded.
  
  
• Massive Herds: Ideal for safari-style hunting with constant action.
  
  
• Toughest Game Animal in Africa: Known for absorbing punishment and keeping on their feet
  
  

Hunting Methods

• Ambush & Spot-and-Stalk: Both effective in grassland or wooded terrain.
  
  
• Rifle Hunts Recommended: Though bowhunters can succeed, wildebeest are notoriously hardy.
  
  
• Safari-Style Drives: Glass large herds for a mature bull and make your move.

Blue Wildebeest are an essential part of any plains game safari and offer one of the best hunts for the price on the continent.