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Thomson's Gazelle

Scientific Name: Gazella thomsoni

Subspecies: Gazella th. albonotata

Distribution: Northern Tanzania and Kenya.

Habitat: Grasslands and open plains, avoiding dense bush and long grass.

Description: Small gazelle with a shoulder height of 70 cm and a weight of 20 - 30 kg. General colour deep sandy fawn, broad and sharply defined black lateral band in direct contrast with white underparts. The horns are slightly divergent, evenly and strongly curved backwards, with tips recurved upwards.

Hunting method: Pursch

Hunting available in: Tanzania

We offer this specie on the following tours

Masailand - Michel Mantheakis Safaris

Tanzania

The terrain varies enormously, from semi-desert in the north-east to open plains in the north, from extensive swamps in the north west to miombo forest in the south. This contrasting landscape provides ideal conditions for a wealth of interesting game species. Tanzania is famous for excellent hun...

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Masailand - Kilombero North Safaris

Tanzania

The ultimate classic East African safari experience! The beautiful scenery, abundance of game and magnificent birdlife make Lake Natron and Ngaserai the perfect place for hunters and non-hunting guests. There are good populations of the many special animal species in Masailand, such as lesser kud...