Mountain Zebra National Park is home to 50 large and medium-sized mammal species. Major attractions include the , a subspecies to this region of South Africa, and the opportunity to track on foot. Other wildlife likely to be seen includes , , , , , , , , and .
Wildlife Highlights
The is quite common and often moves in mixed herds with . Two delightful small mammals, the and , are commonly seen near their burrows in sandy soil. are easily found if you join the cheetah-tracking activity, and and are occasionally seen on early morning . , and have been reintroduced, but sightings are unpredictable.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The focus lies mostly on the , which can be seen throughout the year. Successful tracking is also not strongly influenced by season. That said, because winters get very cold, the best time to visit is during the warmer summer months (October to April). This is when Cape mountain zebra foals are born, and plenty of social interaction might be observed.
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