Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
1 place
Wildlife
Banded Mongoose
Mungos mungo
Parks where hosts record the Banded Mongoose
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Banded Mongoose recorded here
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From R 200a night
Banded Mongoose recorded here
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Banded Mongoose recorded here
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When and where to find the Banded Mongoose
Hosts have recorded the Banded Mongoose at stays in or beside Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, Ithala Game Reserve and Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve.
When to go, park by park
Here all yearEasiest viewing
| Park | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Johnson | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here |
| Ithala | Here | Here | Here | Here | Easiest viewing |
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 Banded Mongoose is out through the day, and easiest to watch before the heat.
- Midday heat. Often resting in shade or near water.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Mungos mungo
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Banded Mongoose on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Banded Mongoose in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Banded Mongoose at stays in or beside Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, Ithala Game Reserve and Vernon Crookes Nature 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.
