White Springbok

The White Springbok is not an albino, but simply a variation/mutation in colour from the Common Springbok. By many hunters the Springbok is considered to be the most beautiful South African gazelle. Springbok is selected as the national animal of South Africa. Its name means ‘jumping buck’, an accurate description of its response when it gets scared and flees. Springbok is legendary as it is considered the tastiest of all African gazelles.

It is a sociable herd animal and belong in semi-desert areas, including the Karoo and Kalahari Desert. They live of both grass and leaves, and are not dependent on water, although they will drink if water is available.

Trophy assessment can be difficult since both males and females carry relatively small horns. The horns of males horns are heavier and longer than the ones of females.

The hunt is made difficult because of their phenomenal eyesight and their habitat in desert areas.

White Springbok hunting

There is often a need for flat-shooting riffle calibres, as long shots often occur in the open terrain. The choice of rifle calibre for this wild species should often be a 6.5x55. Another effective rifle calibre for this purpose will be a .270.

Side By Side Safaris has a large nearby hunting concessions with a stock of White Springbok, with a trophy quality in the absolute top class.