Huntable species in South Africa

Found on fast-flowing streams and small forest pools with dense riparian vegetation, typically between lowland and 3000 m elevation.

African buffalo inhabit grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands, typically from sea level to 4,000 m elevation.

African elephants inhabit savanna, woodland, and grassland ecosystems from sea level to 4,000 m elevation.

Inhabits woodland savanna, forest edges, and riverine thickets from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Open and semi-open savanna grassland, arid steppe, and sparse scrubland.

Black wildebeest inhabit open grasslands, semi-arid plains, and sparse scrubland from sea level to 2,500 m elevation.

Black-backed jackals favour open and semi-open terrain including grasslands, savannas, and scrubland, typically from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Blesbok inhabit open grasslands and plains, typically in areas with short to medium grass.

Inhabits dense montane and submontane forests, typically between 1,500 and 3,500 m elevation.

Blue wildebeest inhabit open savannahs, grasslands, and semi-arid plains with reliable water access.

Open, arid scrubland and semi-desert plains with sparse grass, low shrubs, and sandy or stony ground.

Bushbuck favour dense thickets, riverine woodland, and rocky escarpments from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Bushpigs favour dense thickets, riverine woodland, and cultivated areas from sea level to 2,600 m elevation.

Dense scrub, thickets, and rocky outcrops in arid to semi-arid regions.

Open and semi-open terrain including grasslands, scrubland, and cultivated areas.

Rocky outcrops, scrubland, and semi-arid terrain from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Cape spurfowl inhabit rocky hillsides, scrubland, and fynbos vegetation from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Prefers shallow freshwater lakes, ponds, and wetlands with minimal emergent vegetation.

Open and semi-open woodland, savanna, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.

Caracal favors open to semi-open landscapes including savanna, dry scrubland, and rocky terrain.

Chacma baboons inhabit rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and savanna woodland across southern Africa, typically from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Favours woodland savanna, thickets, and dense scrub from sea level to 3,000 m elevation.

Eland inhabit open and semi-open savanna grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs, ranging from lowlands to approximately 4000 metres elevation.

Common genets occupy mixed woodlands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops from sea level to 2000 m elevation.

Common quail inhabit open grasslands, cereal crops, and cultivated fields with low herbaceous cover.

Warthogs favour open grasslands, savannas, and acacia scrubland from sea level to around 3000 metres elevation.

Inhabits open and semi-open savanna, grassland edges, and thornbush country, typically from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Inhabits dense montane forests and woodland at elevations between 1,500 and 3,500 meters.

Arid and semi-arid scrubland, sparse grassland, and rocky plains with minimal vegetation.

Egyptian geese occupy freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, rivers, marshes, and flood plains, often with scattered trees and open grassland nearby.

Gemsbok inhabit arid and semi-arid savanna, desert scrub, and grassland across southern Africa.

Open savannah, acacia woodlands, and scattered bush country in lowlands and moderate elevations.

Greater kudu inhabit woodland savanna, thornbush country, and rocky hillsides from sea level to 2,000 m.

Harlequin quail inhabits open grasslands, scrubland, and cultivated fields in highland regions, typically between 1,500–3,000 m elevation.

Hartebeest inhabit open savanna, grassland, and semi-arid plains with scattered acacia woodland.

Helmeted guineafowl inhabit open and semi-open savanna, grassland, and woodland edges across sub-Saharan Africa, from sea level to approximately 2,500 m elevation.

Hippopotamuses inhabit rivers, lakes, and wetlands across sub-Saharan Africa, favoring deep waters adjacent to dense riparian vegetation.

Honey badgers occupy diverse habitats from arid savannas and semi-desert scrubland to woodland and forest margins, typically below 3,000 m elevation.

Shallow freshwater lakes, ponds, and wetlands with dense aquatic vegetation.

Impala occupy open and lightly wooded savanna, grassland margins, and thornbush country.

Rocky outcrops, kopjes, and cliff faces from sea level to 5,500 m.

Favours freshwater lakes, marshes, and wetlands with open water and emergent vegetation, typically in lowland and subtropical regions.

Open and semi-open scrubland, cultivated fields, and gardens with scattered trees.

Leopards inhabit diverse terrain from open savanna and woodland to rocky hills and montane regions, typically where scattered trees or dense brush provide cover.

Mountain reedbuck inhabit rocky, grassy slopes and steep hillsides in montane regions, typically between 1,800 and 3,600 m elevation.

Mountain zebras occupy steep, rocky terrain in arid and semi-arid regions, typically between 1,000–2,000 m elevation.

Arid and semi-arid scrubland, grassland, and open savanna, typically from sea level to 2000 m.

Semi-arid and arid plains, scrubland, and sparse grasslands with scattered shrubs.

Found in grasslands, scrubland, and open woodland areas at elevations from sea level to 2,100 m.

Nile crocodiles inhabit freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands from lowland to moderate elevations.

Nyala inhabit dense woodland and thicket, particularly miombo and acacia savanna with good water access.

Oribi favour open grasslands, vleis, and lightly wooded savanna on gentle slopes.

Open savanna grasslands and semi-arid bush country across East Africa, typically from sea level to 1500 m elevation.

Red duikers favour dense thicket, woodland edge, and riverine forest from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Shallow ponds, marshes, and wetlands with sparse emergent vegetation.

Open and semi-open woodlands, thornbush savanna, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.

Red-necked spurfowl inhabit dry savanna, thornbush, and rocky hillsides from sea level to approximately 2,000 m elevation.

Rocky hillsides and grassland plateaus with scattered shrubs and boulders, typically between 1,500–2,500 m elevation.

Roan antelope inhabit open and semi-open grasslands, woodland savanna, and floodplain grasslands from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Sable antelope inhabit open woodlands, grasslands, and savanna with scattered acacia and miombo trees.

Scrub hares favour rocky, broken terrain with sparse vegetation including fynbos, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.

Shelley's francolin inhabits highland grasslands, open woodland, and scrubland between 1,500–3,500 m elevation.

Southern pochards favour deep, open freshwater lakes and reservoirs with sparse emergent vegetation.

Southern reedbuck inhabit reed beds, papyrus swamps, and marshy grasslands adjacent to water.

Rocky and stony hillsides with scattered vegetation, often on ridge crests and mountain slopes.

Springbok inhabit arid and semi-arid savanna with scattered brush and sparse grassland, typically at elevations between 600–2200 metres.

Frequents freshwater wetlands, floodplain grasslands, and open water bodies from lowlands to moderate elevations.

Steenbok prefer open grassland, scrubland, and semi-arid savanna with scattered acacia and low bush cover.

Swainson's spurfowl inhabits open grassland, savanna, and cultivated areas from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Tsessebe favour open savanna grasslands, semi-arid plains, and short-grass areas with scattered tree cover.

Open savanna, woodland edges, and riparian zones from sea level to 2,500 m.

Waterbuck inhabits open grasslands and savanna with close proximity to permanent water sources such as rivers and lakes, typically in low to mid-altitude zones.

Favours shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, and open water with scattered vegetation.

Yellow-billed ducks favour shallow open and semi-open water bodies including lakes, lagoons, and riverine margins.

Favours arid and semi-arid stony, sandy terrain on plateaux and hillsides between 1000–2500 m elevation.