White Springbok

The White Springbok is not an albino, but simply a variation/mutation in colour from the Common Springbok. By many hunters the Springbok is considered to be the most beautiful South African gazelle. Springbok is selected as the national animal of South Africa. Its name means ‘jumping buck’, an accurate description of its response when it gets scared and flees. Springbok is legendary as it is considered the tastiest of all African gazelles.

It is a sociable herd animal and belong in semi-desert areas, including the Karoo and Kalahari Desert. They live of both grass and leaves, and are not dependent on water, although they will drink if water is available.

Trophy assessment can be difficult since both males and females carry relatively small horns. The horns of males horns are heavier and longer than the ones of females.

The hunt is made difficult because of their phenomenal eyesight and their habitat in desert areas.

White Springbok hunting

There is often a need for flat-shooting riffle calibres, as long shots often occur in the open terrain. The choice of rifle calibre for this wild species should often be a 6.5x55. Another effective rifle calibre for this purpose will be a .270.

Side By Side Safaris has a large nearby hunting concessions with a stock of White Springbok, with a trophy quality in the absolute top class.

Optimal Shot Placement

The black springbok is the same size as the white springbok

To ensure a humane and effective takedown of the black springbok, it is recommended to aim for a double lung shot. This can be achieved by aiming slightly behind the animal's shoulder, which maximizes the chances of hitting vital organs. This shot placement is known for quickly incapacitating the animal and minimizing its suffering.

Carl Hjort is hunting white and black Springbok

Facts - White Springbok

NAME: WHITE SPRINGBOK
SCIENTIFIC NAME: ANTIDORCAS MARSUPIALIS
WEIGHT MALE: 41 KG
WEIGHT FEMALE: 37 KG
SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 75 CM
SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 75 CM
MATING SEASON: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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FAQ about White Springbok

The white springbok is a color variant of the common springbok. It features a distinctive creamy-white coat with faint traces of the usual dark flank stripe.
No, it’s not an albino. White springboks have pigmented eyes and skin but lack the normal coloration in their coat.
White springbok are primarily found on private game reserves in South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape, where they are selectively bred for hunting and trophy value.
Yes, hunting white springbok is legal in South Africa with proper permits and in accordance with local hunting regulations.
Its rarity and unique appearance make it a prized trophy for hunters. It stands out visually among the springbok color variants.
The main difference lies in coloration. The common springbok has a brown and white coat with a dark stripe, while the white variant is much lighter and uniform in color.
The ideal season is during the South African winter—May through August—when conditions are dry, and animals are easier to track in the bushveld.