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Wildlife & Animals in Marakele National Park

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A variety of animals has been re-introduced to Marakele National Park. All the occur in low densities. Nothing is guaranteed, but there’s a fair chance of seeing , , , and on guided in the private Marataba sector. The main appeal of the public sector, however, is the rugged scenery and wilderness feel – wildlife is scarce!

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

Wildlife Highlights

The park is home to as many as 16 antelope species due to its variety of habitats. Some of the specials include , , , and the stately . This is a good place to see , which is most easily observed when it’s . in the Marataba sector offer a chance to look for the hard-to-spot , and .

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing in Marakele is best during the dry winter months from May to September. At this time, water in the dries up, leaving animals to search for places to drink. The remaining sources of water are great for spotting wildlife, and the sparse vegetation makes it even easier to do so.


Wildlife Photos

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