Spiral Horns
Bowhunting Bongo
The holy grail of the rainforest. Chestnut-red with brilliant white stripes and heavy twisting horns, the bongo is one of the hardest, most beautiful trophies a bowhunter can chase.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 55 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- 240 – 400 kg
- Where to hunt
- Central Africa
Bowhunting notes
Deep-forest hunting from machans over days of patience, often for a shot at last light. Few bowhunters ever take one.
Enquire about hunting BongoBowhunting Bongo: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt bongo?
We recommend a minimum of 55 lb draw weight for bongo, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Deep-forest hunting from machans over days of patience, often for a shot at last light. Few bowhunters ever take one.
How close do you get to bongo on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Bongo is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt bongo?
Costs vary by trophy size, area and the rest of your species list. Use our Build Your Hunt estimator for a ballpark total, then Danie confirms a clear, itemised quote for your hunt.
Where can you bowhunt bongo in Africa?
We hunt bongo in Central Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
