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Crocodile

Crocodile(Crocodylus niloticus)

The Nile Crocodile is truly one of Africa’s most unusual trophies. This prehistoric looking reptile, while somewhat shy, wary, and cautious, can be extremely dangerous if encountered by chance. The “Croc” is a long living, slow growing creature, a trophy sized crocodile may be well over 75 years of age.

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Eland

Eland(Taurotragus oryx)

The Cape Eland is Africa’s largest antelope. He can weigh-in at over 2000 pounds.   The largest of the spiral horned antelope, this ox like bovid develops the thick neck, hump, and dewlap characteristic of the Brahma bull. Color is grayish-brown with older males developing a bluish-grey around the neck. Some specimens exhibit faint, vertical stripes down the flanks.

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Fallow Deer

FallowDeerThe Fallow Deer is a non-indigenous specie imported from Europe during the early colonization of South Africa. A ruminant mammal and exclusive grazer, the Fallow Deer adapts readily to most habitats. He can be found in the the wooded areas of the bushveld to the open plains and mountain ranges.

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Giraffe

GIRAFFE(Giraffa comelopardalis)

The Giraffe is the largest ruminant and the tallest mammal on the planet. This tall “drink of water” can top out at nearly 18 feet in the largest of males. Horns are of solid bone and carried by both Cows and Bulls; they are skin-covered, tufted and thin on the female and thick and bald on top for the male.  

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Gemsbuck - Oryx

Gemsbok(Oryx gazella)

The Giant Oryx or Gemsbok as he is more commonly called is a magnificent animal. He inhabits the open country and can survive in the harshest of conditions. A native of the Kalahari, he can go without surface water for months taking moisture from what he eats. A gregarious herd animal, he is primarily a grazer but will occasionally browse if necessary.

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Kudu

Koedoe(Tragelaphus strepsiceros)

Hunting Kudu with Witkop Safaris remains on the top of the list for just about every hunter who comes to Africa. He is probably second only to the Impala as Africa’s most sought after trophy. The Kudu is a big antelope, displaying stately bearing. He is strikingly beautiful with long spiral horns, which set him apart from all other of the antelope species.

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Impala

Impala(Aepyceros melampus)

Hunting Impala with Witkop Safaris is on the agenda for just about every hunter who sets foot on the Dark Continent. The Rooibok or “red buck” as he is known in Afrikaans is the bread and butter antelope of Southern Africa.

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Lynx

LYNXThe Caracal or Rooikat as he is known in Afrikaans is a relatively small Lynx-like creature a bit like North America’s Bobcat. He is stockier than his close cousin the Serval and his fur varies from light red to a rather dark brick red.

He is characterized by a rather short tail and prominent,

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