Black Rhinoceros
Black Rhinoceros/ Diceros bicornis
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Habitat: |
In the bush and savannas on the territory of the entire country. More often encountered in the Northern part of the Zambezi valley. In actual fact, it is an almost extinct species. Currently, its hunt is banned. Hunting quotas are sold out for 10 years ahead. |
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Size: |
A typical male is about 160 cm tall at the withers and weighs up to 1350 kg., a female weighs up to 1000 kg. |
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Habits: |
Does not form herds. Forms rather a family community of a male, a female and calves. Particularly aggressive, it will attack if its sanitary minimum is trespassed or if wounded. Guards a strictly marked territory. Very resilient to wounds and chase. |
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Hunting advice: |
Most often, it is hunted on land by stalking or at drinking places. Aim at the head should the animal happen to be too close to you. From a distance, we recommend to shoot at the chest. A wounded Rhinoceros is a dangerous adversary. |
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Caliber: |
We recommend a caliber of minimum .416. In actual fact, the minimum caliber allowed if .375 HH Magnum, but it is a bit light of a stopper for this mass. The skin is very thick and it is useless to use a soft-point bullet. |
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Trophy: |
The horn, feet and tail. We do not recommend preparation in Africa. The record of horn is 1,20 cm. |
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Location: |
Ranges in all territories we offer hunt in in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, RSA, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania. The chance to shoot one in Namibia is the greatest but all quotas have been sold out for a long time ahead. That is why most hunts take place in fenced territories in RSA. We also offer the so called “green hunt” – sedating the animal and making a cast of the horn – which is much less expensive. |