Of all the African game meat, which is your favourite? How would you rank them?

[Ontario Hunter]

Gemsbuck is the best red meat I've ever eaten. Had some red lechwe backstrap last time. Not that great but I only shot the animal the day before. It needed some time to cure I think. Kudu is comparable to elk or moose. It's okay but nothing to rave about.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Zebra and Eland

 

[Philip Glass]

As a north American hunter that's never tried African game meat, what's it like?

What tastes the best? the worst?

Are they comparable at all to any North American game meat.

I'm a huge fan of bison meat, how does cape Buffalo compare?

Most African game meat is very good. The variable is how long it is hung in a cooler for tenderness. I've had some as tough as wood and some melt in your mouth. I was just at my friends sheep ranch in Namibia. He served some Gemsbuck medallions that truly melted in your mouth. I commented "you hung that carcass for a week didn't you"? He replied "actually yes I did".
Overall Eland and springbuck have been my favorites. There are always some of it you eat for sport like elephant which is very tough.
One of the things that they do nightly at Frontier safaris is various meats cooked slowly in a Dutch oven. These will be various cuts that are sliced up exposing the bones. Wow, that stuff is good.

 

[WAB]

It’s hard to beat a thick eland steak on the braai.

 

[Longwalker]

I'd vote for Eland, eland taste and texture is simply wonderful every time I've had it. But I have honestly enjoyed every meal of game meat that I have consumed in Africa. A successful hunt, healthy animal properly butchered, & skilled cook = happy diner!
But the most memorable meal for me was eating the heart of the bull elephant that tried to kill us, and nearly succeeded. That was both delicious and very satisfying!

 

[eyedok]

Smoked hippo heart has been my favorite

 

[ILDRHNTR]

I am simply salivating at the mouth after reading everyone’s comments and my stomach is growling. I am no expert here with only one trip under the belt. Of the game we had, I would have to say Blue Wildebeest and Kudu were excellent no matter the dish. I will say I had Ostrich Steaks for the first time and they ranked right at the top, as good as or better than any prime beef medallions I have ever had. After seeing so many mention Eland and Zebra, I can’t wait to try those next time.
@NorthernShooter, after reading all of the comments, I guess your best bet is to simply go and try a variety yourself. I look forward to hearing your feedback.

 

[russ473]

We find allot of hunters enjoy zebra and waterbuck fillets done in the fire..

 

[russ473]

Left off eland

 

[Dewald]

Porcupine bak-strap with crackling is also quite a delicatessen

 

[Kelly G]

Hartebeast Backstrap. Cut into Medallions, marinate in soy sauce.
Sear on Hot Iron grill.

 

[BeeMaa]

Eland inside tenderloin is hard to beat. Marinated over a few days and it’s downright amazing.

 

[archer36]

Eland tenderloin is the best you will ever eat. Shoot a cull on day one and enjoy!!

Did you say Eland tenderloin?

 

[Spearhead]

Zebra and Eland

YES to the above and in that order for me too ! Yum! 1. Hartmann's 2. Eland.

 

[Hunt anything]

Top of my list would be eland, bottom would be giraffe. Boiled reedbuck stomach that my trackers cooked me in Mozambique was beyond awful. I only ate it because my PH said it was an honor for them to offer it to me. I did enjoy all of the meat I’ve tried and wouldn’t turn any of the traditional meats down.

 

[archer36]

Top of my list would be eland, bottom would be giraffe. Boiled reedbuck stomach that my trackers cooked me in Mozambique was beyond awful. I only ate it because my PH said it was an honor for them to offer it to me. I did enjoy all of the meat I’ve tried and wouldn’t turn any of the traditional meats down.

I had Wildebeest tongue. Tasted like dirt.

 

[BeeMaa]

I had Wildebeest tongue. Tasted like dirt.

That will happen if the outside layer of the tongue isn't peeled away after cooking it.

 

[archer36]

That will happen if the outside layer of the tongue isn't peeled away after cooking it.

Pretty sure the outer skin was gone.

 

[Buffalo1]

1. Zebra
2. Blue Wildebeest
3. Warthog

 

[Tra3]

1. Hartman’s zebra
2. Eland

Last month we had slow roasted dik dik hind quarter. It was very good, about the size of a big Turkey leg.
Hippo and elephant are both good, but with skilled preparation, most meat is tasty. The longer it can hang in a cooler, the better it usually is.