Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Africa’s Graceful Giants

Giraffes, Africa’s iconic giants, are known for their towering height, distinctive spots, and serene presence. With necks that can reach over 6 feet, they are the world’s tallest land animals.

Their spotted coats, stretching over their enormous frames, offer effective camouflage in their savanna habitat.

Giraffes are herbivores, using their prehensile tongues to strip leaves and buds from trees.

They exhibit a complex social structure and often gather in groups called “towers.” Males assert dominance through “necking” battles, swinging their heads like hammers.

Giraffes have the longest neck of any land animal, which can be up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) long, allowing them to reach leaves high in trees that few other herbivores can access.
800–1,200 kg (1,764–2,645 lb)
Adult Male: ~1,000–1,200 kg (2,205–2,645 lb) most commonly, though exceptionally large individuals can reach ~1,400 kg (3,086 lb) Adult Female: ~800–1,000 kg (1,764–2,205 lb) typically

Scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis
Mass: Adult Male: ~1,000–1,200 kg (2,205–2,645 lb) most commonly, though exceptionally large individuals can reach ~1,400 kg (3,086 lb) Adult Female: ~800–1,000 kg (1,764–2,205 lb) typically
Fun fact: Giraffes have the longest neck of any land animal, which can be up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) long, allowing them to reach leaves high in trees that few other herbivores can access.

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$3,000.00

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$600.00

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Blesbuck – White

$1,500.00

Bontebok

$700.00

Bush Pig

$900.00

Bushbuck

$2,500.00

Cape Grysbok

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Damara Sheep

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Duiker – Blue

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Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Africa's Graceful Giants

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Hunt the Giraffe at Hoeksfontein

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Scientific name

Giraffa camelopardalis

Mass

Adult Male: ~1,000–1,200 kg (2,205–2,645 lb) most commonly, though exceptionally large individuals can reach ~1,400 kg (3,086 lb) Adult Female: ~800–1,000 kg (1,764–2,205 lb) typically

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About the species

Africa's Graceful Giants

Giraffes, Africa’s iconic giants, are known for their towering height, distinctive spots, and serene presence. With necks that can reach over 6 feet, they are the world’s tallest land animals.

Their spotted coats, stretching over their enormous frames, offer effective camouflage in their savanna habitat.

Giraffes are herbivores, using their prehensile tongues to strip leaves and buds from trees.

They exhibit a complex social structure and often gather in groups called “towers.” Males assert dominance through “necking” battles, swinging their heads like hammers.

Fun fact

Giraffes have the longest neck of any land animal, which can be up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) long, allowing them to reach leaves high in trees that few other herbivores can access.

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Range & tracks

Where this species occurs, and the spoor your tracker will be reading.

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Everything taken care of

A written contract stating all costs will be concluded before commencement of the safari.

Pick up at nearest airport to hunting area.
Meals during safari, including wines, beers and soft drink.
Services of PH, skinner and tracker, camp personnel and transport during the hunt.
Field preparation of trophies.
All hunting licenses needed in South Africa.
A fully equipped hunting vehicle with professional hunter.
Daily laundry and cleaning services.