Red Lechwe

Kobus leche leche

The Graceful Wetland Antelope

The Red Lechwe, a captivating and elegant antelope, calls the wetlands and floodplains of Southern Africa home.

These remarkable creatures are known for their unique adaptations to aquatic habitats and their striking appearance.

Standing at approximately 90-100 cm at the shoulder and weighing around 70-120 kg, their chestnut-red coats beautifully contrast with white neck and face patches.

Specialized grazers, they feed on aquatic plants and grasses in the wetlands.

Red Lechwes have splayed, elongated hooves that help them walk and run through wetlands and marshes, and they often flee into shallow water to escape predators.
~60–130 kg (130–290 lb) — medium‑sized antelope of floodplain and swamp habitats.
Adult Male: ~80–125 kg (176–275 lb) — larger and more robust. Adult Female: ~60–97 kg (132–214 lb) — generally smaller.

Scientific name: Kobus leche leche
Mass: Adult Male: ~80–125 kg (176–275 lb) — larger and more robust. Adult Female: ~60–97 kg (132–214 lb) — generally smaller.
Fun fact: Red Lechwes have splayed, elongated hooves that help them walk and run through wetlands and marshes, and they often flee into shallow water to escape predators.

Price range: $600.00 through $2,500.00

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Blesbuck – White

$1,500.00

Bontebok

$700.00

Bush Pig

$900.00

Bushbuck

$2,500.00

Cape Grysbok

$600.00

Damara Sheep

$2,000.00

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Customise your hunting package at Hoeksfontein.

Baboon

Barbary Sheep

Blesbuck

Blesbuck – White

$1,500.00

Bontebok

$700.00

Bush Pig

$900.00

Bushbuck

$2,500.00

Cape Grysbok

$600.00

Damara Sheep

$2,000.00

Duiker – Blue

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Red Lechwe

Kobus leche leche

The Graceful Wetland Antelope

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Hunt the Red Lechwe at Hoeksfontein

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Price range: $600.00 through $2,500.00

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Scientific name

Kobus leche leche

Mass

Adult Male: ~80–125 kg (176–275 lb) — larger and more robust. Adult Female: ~60–97 kg (132–214 lb) — generally smaller.

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About the species

The Graceful Wetland Antelope

The Red Lechwe, a captivating and elegant antelope, calls the wetlands and floodplains of Southern Africa home.

These remarkable creatures are known for their unique adaptations to aquatic habitats and their striking appearance.

Standing at approximately 90-100 cm at the shoulder and weighing around 70-120 kg, their chestnut-red coats beautifully contrast with white neck and face patches.

Specialized grazers, they feed on aquatic plants and grasses in the wetlands.

Fun fact

Red Lechwes have splayed, elongated hooves that help them walk and run through wetlands and marshes, and they often flee into shallow water to escape predators.

Map & spoor

Range & tracks

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

Distribution map

Spoor

Included in safari

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.