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Wildlife & Animals in Mkhaya Game Reserve

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Since key species in Mkhaya Game Reserve are kept in large enclosures, sightings rely less on chance than they do in other safari destinations. The is the top attraction. Other wildlife includes , , , , and the country’s only population. Unusual antelope include , , and the rare and antelopes.

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

Wildlife Highlights

The camp is laid out in a , along a dry riverbed. Because of this unique location, a lot of small mammals that thrive in this habitat have become quite and can often be seen in camp. These include , and the very rare , as well as and . Birdlife in the camp is also exceptional.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Mkhaya Game Reserve offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year. However, the dry months of May to September are better for seeing some of the smaller creatures, as the has thinned out. August to September is especially recommended as temperatures are higher than in mid-winter and the animals are easily found around water sources, making for excellent wildlife watching.


Wildlife Photos

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