Wildlife & Animals in Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve

Although Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve is sometimes treated as a part of Greater Kruger, it is fully fenced and wildlife cannot move freely between the two. The reserve is stocked with most large safari animals, including the Big Five. Both white and black rhino are present. Other species you're likely to encounter are cheetah, giraffe, zebra and kudu. Lucky visitors might also see the endangered wild dog.

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Wildlife Highlights

All predators are very relaxed in Greater Makalali and sightings of cheetah are of particularly high quality. Several wild cats were released in the reserve as part of a research project, and these very elusive, shy little predators (resembling our domestic cats) might be encountered on a night drive.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is best during the dry months – June through September. August and September are warmer in comparison to mid-winter, making it a very nice time for a visit. During this time, animals tend to cluster around reliable water sources after several months of the Dry season. This makes spotting animals even easier.

Wildlife Photos

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