Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Eastern Cape · Year-round
5 places
Wildlife
Rock Hyrax (Dassie)
Procavia capensis
Parks where hosts record the Rock Hyrax (Dassie)
Stays that give back
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When and where to find the Rock Hyrax (Dassie)
Hosts have recorded the Rock Hyrax (Dassie) at stays in or beside Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.
When to go, park by park
Here all yearEasiest viewing
| Park | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwandwe | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here |
Darker months are each park's own best season, when thinner bush or scarce water makes viewing easier. A sighting is never guaranteed.
Best hours of the day
- Early morning and late afternoon. The Rock Hyrax (Dassie) is out through the day, and easiest to watch before the heat.
- Midday heat. Often resting in shade or near water.
Ways to look
Guided drives from a lodge
A guide who knows where to look, with off-road and night drives in the private reserves.
Where hosts record it
Species
Procavia capensis
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Rock Hyrax (Dassie) on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Rock Hyrax (Dassie) in Eastern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Rock Hyrax (Dassie) at stays in or beside Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. 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.