Question 1

When is the African Buffalo?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Hunting only with licensed safari operator, professional hunter required. Minimum .375 H&H for dangerous game (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 2

When is the Eland?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Largest antelope species, safari operator required (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 3

When is the Roan Antelope?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Available in limited numbers, safari operator required (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 4

When is the Sable Antelope?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Not to be confused with the protected Giant Sable (Palanca Negra). Only common sable may be hunted (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 5

When is the Waterbuck?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Found in wetlands and river areas, safari operator required (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 6

When is the Greater Kudu?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Popular trophy species, safari operator required (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 7

When is the Bushbuck?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Found in woodland and dense bush areas, safari operator required (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 8

When is the Duiker?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 10/31 — Several duiker species available, safari operator required (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Species / Season	Open Season	Night Hunting	Methods	Notes
African Buffalo	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Hunting only with licensed safari operator, professional hunter required. Minimum .375 H&H for dangerous game
Eland	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Largest antelope species, safari operator required
Roan Antelope	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Available in limited numbers, safari operator required
Sable Antelope	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Not to be confused with the protected Giant Sable (Palanca Negra). Only common sable may be hunted · Giant Sable (Hippotragus niger variani) strictly protected
Waterbuck	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Found in wetlands and river areas, safari operator required
Greater Kudu	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Popular trophy species, safari operator required
Bushbuck	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Found in woodland and dense bush areas, safari operator required
Duiker	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Several duiker species available, safari operator required
Warthog	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Commonly available, safari operator required
Bushpig	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Nocturnal, mostly taken as opportunity game at dawn or dusk
Leopard	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Very limited permits, CITES authorization required. Minimum .375 H&H · CITES export permit required, limited annual quota
Nile Crocodile	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Limited permits, CITES authorization required · CITES export permit required
Hippopotamus	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Very limited permits, minimum .375 H&H · CITES export permit required, limited annual quota
Spotted Hyena	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Occasionally available as predator, safari operator required
Guinea Fowl	06/01 – 10/31	no	rifle, shotgun	Commonly available, popular wing-shooting alongside safari

Hunting Seasons in Angola 2026