Hunting for Oribi

The Oribi is a small, graceful antelope that closely resembles the steenbok but is slightly larger. It has a rusty brown coat with a white throat and belly, and distinctive white spots near the nostrils and above the eyes. The Oribi's tail is black on top and white underneath, a key difference from the steenbok, which lacks the black on its tail. Only males have horns, which are straight with slight forward bends at the tips. They prefer open plains and are most active during the cooler hours of early morning and late afternoon. When alarmed, they often flee in a bouncing manner but may stop and look back, presenting a prime opportunity for hunters.

For a trophy, a high heart/lung shot, placed straight up the foreleg about one-third into the body, is most effective. Oribis are typically hunted using the spot-and-stalk method, often found grazing in open grasslands or lying up in longer grass during the day. The best times to hunt are in the morning and late afternoon when they are most active. These antelopes are part of the "Tiny Ten".