Shamwari Private Game Reserve harbors all the as well as , , and 16 antelope species. You should see , , and , and you’d be unlucky to miss out on , but are a rarity. , though uncommon, are quite likely to be located if you ask to look for them specifically.
Wildlife Highlights
A notable feature of Shamwari is its antelope diversity, with 16 species present. Most common are , , , , and , but you might also see and . A localized carnivore quite often encountered here is . A visit to the reserve’s superb Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre can get you close to orphaned or injured animals that will eventually be released into the wild.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing in Shamwari is good throughout the year. However, you might see marginally more during the drier winter months (May to September), when animals are more likely to gather around permanent water sources. A bigger factor in deciding when to visit is that early morning and evening in open vehicles can be very cold during the winter months. The warmer summer months (October to April) are far more pleasant.
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