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Wildlife & Animals in Hlane Royal National Park

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Hlane Royal National Park’s flagship species include lion, elephant, white rhino, giraffe and hippo with good populations of zebra, blue wildebeest and warthog. The most common antelope is impala and they roam around in large herds. Other antelope often seen include greater kudu, nyala and waterbuck. Common duiker and bushbuck can be found in the thickets. Hyena are often heard at night, but rarely seen.

  • Abundant
  • Common
  • Occasional
  • Rare
  • None
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Hippo
Common
Buffalo
None
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
White Rhino
Common
Black Rhino
None
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Very Rare
Cheetah
None
Hyena
Rare
Wild Dog
None

Wildlife Highlights

Lions are kept in a large, separate enclosure and can be seen on a guided game drive. This means that sightings are pretty much guaranteed. Another highlight is the rhino drive, one of the activities on offer. Here, the focus is on the white rhino, with the opportunity to disembark the vehicle and approach a rhino on foot.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Hlane offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year. Many flagship species are kept in large enclosures, which makes viewing them almost guaranteed. The dry months of June to September, when vegetation is thin, are best to see the smaller creatures. August to September is a recommended time as temperatures are higher than in mid-winter and the animals are concentrated around water sources, making for excellent wildlife watching.


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