Nile Lechwe Hunts in Texas
Kobus megacerosChocolate coat, white saddle, and among the rarest antelope on earth.
- Family
- Plains Game
- Native range
- South Sudan & Ethiopia
- Weight
- 180–260 lb
- Horns
- 25–30 in (lyre)
- Trophy fee
- $12,000
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Nile Lechwe
Mature Nile lechwe rams turn a deep chocolate brown with a bright white patch across the shoulders and long, sweeping lyre-shaped horns. Ewes stay golden and hornless.
In the wild, Nile lechwe live in the swamps of the Sudd in South Sudan and are endangered. Few hunters anywhere have the chance to take one.
Hunting Nile Lechwe at Black Eagle Ranch
Lechwe are built for water and wet ground and stay close to it. Look for a dark, fully colored ram with long horns that sweep back and up.
Nile Lechwe Hunting FAQ
Why are Nile lechwe so rare?
Their wild range is limited to the wetlands of South Sudan and western Ethiopia, and wild populations are endangered.
Where can I hunt Nile Lechwe in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided nile lechwe hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a nile lechwe hunt cost?
The trophy fee for nile lechwe at Black Eagle Ranch is $12,000, plus the lodge and guide rate of $350 per hunter per day. The trophy fee is paid only for animals taken, and the balance is due at the completion of your hunt.
How do I book a nile lechwe hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Nile Lechwe, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Nile Lechwe.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.