and have been reintroduced to Karoo National Park, but populations are low for an area of its size, so sightings are uncommon. Although wildlife viewing is mostly low-key, a good variety of antelope species can be seen, including , , , and . Five different species are present. This includes the speckled padloper, an that ranks as the world’s smallest tortoise.
Wildlife Highlights
Two types of zebra are found in the park: the common and the rare . The localized is often seen in the company of zebras because they both like to eat the same grass. is one of the small predators to look out for. Groups of can be seen scanning the surrounds by standing on their hind feet before diving into their burrows.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing in Karoo NP is not strongly seasonal and what you see probably depends more on luck than on the time of year. However, since summer days (October to April) can be unbearably hot, and winter nights (May to September) get very cold, the park is most pleasant in the cusp seasons of spring (August and September) or autumn (April and May). Spring is also the wildflower season.
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