Spiral Horns
Bowhunting Greater Kudu
The Grey Ghost. Africa's most coveted spiral horn and a master of vanishing. Catch an old bull with his ears up at thirty yards and you will understand the obsession.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 25 – 40 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 190 – 270 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Namibia · Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
They jump the string, so a fast, quiet setup and a calm hold pay off. Often taken spot-and-stalk in thick bush.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Greater Kudu: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt greater kudu?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for greater kudu, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. They jump the string, so a fast, quiet setup and a calm hold pay off. Often taken spot-and-stalk in thick bush.
How close do you get to greater kudu on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 25 – 40 yards. Greater Kudu is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt greater kudu?
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 greater kudu in Africa?
We hunt greater kudu in South Africa · Namibia · Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
