Shadow Springbok Hunting

Africa Hunt Lodge allows the opportunity to hunt and harvest the rare South African Shadow Springbok antelope. The Limpopo Province of South Africa is the premier destination in the World to hunt the Shadow Springbok. Year round, we offer hunts for awesome Trophy Shadow Springbok...there are no seasonal restrictions on hunting the Shadow Springbok in South Africa.
 
Our hunters typically hunt the Shadow Springbok in conjunction with a 7-10 day African Safari. One of our Experienced and Licensed Professional Hunters will be your guide during your Shadow Springbok Hunt. We typically hunt Shadow Springbok Safari Style, Spot and Stalk, or by Still Hunting if you are a Bow Hunter. We can accommodate all methods of Hunting for Springbok including Rifle, Bow, Crossbow or Handgun. We can accommodate hunters of any age and experience level. 

The Shadow Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a medium-sized antelope found in southern Africa. The Shadow Springbok is a newly discovered color phase of Springbok which AHL has been hunting only since 2020. Shadow Springbok are a very rare springbok antelope that most African Hunters have never laid eyes on before.

What do Shadow Springbok look like:

Shadow Springbok have a mixed black or brown and white mixed coat...similar to a piebald whitetail deer or horse. They have a white face, and they have a skin fold on the back that is usually closed, but when they become excited, it thrusts open fanning stiff black hair. Both sexes have a pair of short black horns that are around 11-17 inches long.

Shadow Springbok Habitat:

The habitat of a shadow Springbok is essentially the same as a common Springbok. They are adapted to a variety of environments including arid regions and grasslands. They are normally found in areas with much vegetation, and they can cover long distances in search of food and water.  They are mainly found on concessions and farms in South Africa.

Shadow Springbok Distribution:

Shadow Springboks range include mainly the dry areas of south and southwestern Africa, and are found in the central and western parts of South Africa.

Shadow Springbok Behavior:

Shadow Springboks are known for their stiff-legged leaps when excited or frightened. This is known as pronking. Breeding season takes place in October and November, and females have produce one offspring at a time.

Shadow Springbok Conservation status:

Shadow Springboks are subject to the same conservation concerns as common Springboks, including habitat loss and potential competition with livestock for resources.