Which parks and reserves are best for the Greater Kudu in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Greater Kudu at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, Phinda Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Amakhala Game Reserve and Gondwana Game Reserve and other reserves. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.

Where can you see the Greater Kudu in South Africa?

The Greater Kudu is most recorded in Mpumalanga (29% of records), Limpopo (18% of records), Eastern Cape (16% of records), based on 7 010 iNaturalist observations. 57 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Greater Kudu on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Greater Kudu?

The Greater Kudu is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Aug-Oct, flowers, Mar-May; Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; Phinda Private Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Sabi Sand Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep optimal. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.

What is the Greater Kudu?

The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in most areas, due to a declining habitat, deforestation and poaching. The greater kudu is one of two species commonly known as kudu, the other being the lesser kudu, T. imberbis.

Wildlife

Greater Kudu

Tragelaphus strepsiceros

The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa.

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When to visit

Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

Best monthsAny month

Records7,010 records

Curve from 7,010 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

Mpumalanga and beyond

Provinces where Greater Kudu is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

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Parks where hosts record the Greater Kudu

Places to stay

50+ results in South Africa

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

Greater Kudu recorded here · Savanna biome · 27 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

Price on request

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

Greater Kudu recorded here · Savanna biome · 285 birds recorded · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · Game drives

Price on request

Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point

Hazyview

Greater Kudu recorded here · Savanna biome · 1 bird recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Price on request

Rhino Sands Safari Camp

Hazyview

Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Greater Kudu recorded here · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Leopard, Spotted hyena · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris

Mpumalanga

Greater Kudu recorded here · Savanna biome · 224 birds recorded · Aardvark, African elephant · Guided walk, Game drives

Supports BirdLife South Africa

Price on request

Jaci's Private Lodge

Greater Kudu recorded here · Forest biome · 34 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Hiking

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

From R 36,200 per night

&Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Greater Kudu recorded here · Savanna biome · 31 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Game drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

From R 37,800 per night

&Beyond Ngala Tented Camp

Phalaborwa

Greater Kudu recorded here · Savanna biome · 31 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Dining experiences

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

From R 52,000 per night

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Which parks and reserves are best for the Greater Kudu in South Africa?: Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Greater Kudu at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, Phinda Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Amakhala Game Reserve and Gondwana Game Reserve and other reserves. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Greater Kudu in South Africa?: The Greater Kudu is most recorded in Mpumalanga (29% of records), Limpopo (18% of records), Eastern Cape (16% of records), based on 7 010 iNaturalist observations. 57 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Greater Kudu on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Greater Kudu?: The Greater Kudu is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Aug-Oct, flowers, Mar-May; Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; Phinda Private Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Sabi Sand Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep optimal. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Greater Kudu?: The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in most areas, due to a declining habitat, deforestation and poaching. The greater kudu is one of two species commonly known as kudu, the other being the lesser kudu, T. imberbis.