Golden Gemsbok Hunting

The coolest Gemsbok of them All, the Golden Gemsbok!  Africa Hunt Lodge allows the opportunity to hunt and harvest World Record Class South African Golden Gemsbok. The Limpopo Province of South Africa is the premier destination in the World to hunt the Golden Gemsbock. Year round, we offer hunts for awesome Trophy Golden Gemsbok. There are no seasonal restrictions on hunting the Golden Gemsbuck in South Africa, which makes it a suitable trophy year round. 

Our hunters typically hunt the South African Golden Gemsbok in conjunction with a 7-10 day African Safari. One of our Experienced and Licensed Professional Hunters will be your guide during your Golden Gemsbok Hunt. We typically hunt Golden Gemsbok Safari Style, Spot and Stalk, or by Still Hunting if you are a Bow Hunter. We can accommodate all methods of Hunting for Golden Gemsbok including Rifle, Bow, Black Powder, Crossbow or Handgun. We can accommodate hunters of any age and experience level. 

The Golden Gemsbok which we hunt on our South Africa Concession are the most beautiful of the Oryx Species in the World. You can expect a 36+ inch Gemsbok Bull or Cow on average when hunting with us, with some each year exceeding 40 inches.  

The Golden Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope native to arid regions of southern Africa. It is a color phenotype that came from a free-roaming gemsbok population in southern Namibia in 2010. This is a very rare color morph in the Gemsbok species.

What do Golden Gemsbok look like:

The golden gemsbok is known for its long, straight horns that can reach 47 inches! It has a white and golden pattern on its face with a white stripe running down the nose. The coat is a striking golden color, along with a long yellow tail.

Golden Gemsbok Habitat:

Golden Gemsbok are well adapted to harsh and arid environments, like savannas and deserts, and they can survive long periods of time without water. They do this by obtaining moisture from the vegetation they eat. 

Golden Gemsbok Diet:

Golden Gemsbok are herbivores, primarily grazing on grasses and leaves. They also will eat any thorny shrubs, roots, or tubers. They supplement their water intake with wild tsama melons and cucumbers that give them the moisture they would get from having access to water. 

Golden Gemsbok Behavior:

It’s very hard for predators such as lions and cheetahs to prey on golden gemsbok because of their great agility and speed. Their horns (with are present in both male and female) are also used for defense against predators. They are able to endure high temperatures in their harsh environments, and their skin reflects the suns rays. Golden Gemsbok are very sociable animals that form herds of 10-40 gemsbok, led by a dominant male.

Golden Gemsbok Reproduction:

Golden Gemsbok usually breed every 9 months, depending on water availability. The gestation period lasts about 270 days and they give birth to 1 or 2 offspring. The mother will hide the offspring for 6 weeks after birth, then the mother and calf will rejoin the herd.