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Wildlife & Animals in Mokala National Park

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Mokala National Park is a very rewarding wildlife destination, despite the lack of and . , , , and are regularly seen, while are uncommon. The most numerous antelope are , , and , but lucky visitors might encounter , , , , and .

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

Wildlife Highlights

An interesting feature of Mokala is its pale-rumped . These are not a distinct species. They have been selectively bred by introducing individual zebras that most closely resemble the pale-rumped form that roamed these plains prior to being shot out by hunters in the 19th century. Mokala is also home to some of South Africa’s most unusual antelope species, notably , and .

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Although the open nature of Mokala means that wildlife viewing is good at any time of year, the dry winter months of May through to September are best. This is because the dry conditions force animals to gather around water sources, making them easier to spot.


Wildlife Photos

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