Wildlife & Animals in Augrabies Falls National Park

Augrabies Falls National Park, though very scenic, is not a prime wildlife destination. That said, when driving around the park, you have a good chance of spotting giraffe, greater kudu, gemsbok and springbok. In mountainous and rocky areas, keep your eyes peeled for klipspringer, pairs of which are usually seen standing motionless like statues on top of a boulder.

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• Common
• Occasional
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Wildlife Highlights

The very localized Broadley’s flat lizard is common around the waterfall, hence its nickname Augrabies flat lizard. It’s worth observing these fascinating creatures for a while as they leap acrobatically to catch flies. Augrabies is one of the very few South African strongholds for Hartmann’s mountain zebra, a Namibian near-endemic. The rest camp is a good place to look for the endearing meerkat, yellow mongoose and ground squirrel.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing in Augrabies Falls NP is consistent throughout the year. In terms of comfort, however, summer (October to April) is seriously hot, often stiflingly so over December to February. Winter (May to September) is a lot more pleasant, as are the cusp months of April and October. The Klipspringer Trail closes from mid-October to March. The waterfall is particularly impressive when in flood, usually from February to April.

Wildlife Photos

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