uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Wildlife
Mountain Reedbuck
Redunca fulvorufulaEndangered
The mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) is an antelope found in mountainous areas of much of sub-Saharan Africa.
Species insights
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
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~97 records
Curve from 513 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Eastern Cape and beyond
Provinces where Mountain Reedbuck is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
513 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Mountain Reedbuck
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Vernon Crookes
Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
From R 480a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Weenen
Weenen Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Spioenkop
Spioenkop Resort
From R 240a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
From R 1,420a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Hilltop Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
From R 900a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Mountain Reedbuck recorded here
More stays nearby
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From R 3,995a night
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From R 5,400a night
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Richmond
From R 5,990a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
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From R 4,280a night
Sungubala Eco Camp
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From R 1,140a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
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From R 1,280a night
The Elephant Coast
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When and where to find the Mountain Reedbuck
Hosts have recorded the Mountain Reedbuck at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and Giants Castle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uKhahlamba-Drakensberg | Here | Here | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here | Here | Here |
| Hluhluwe-Imfolozi | 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.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Endangered
Species
Redunca fulvorufula
Records
513
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Mountain Reedbuck on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Mountain Reedbuck in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Mountain Reedbuck at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Ithala Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve and Mount Currie Nature 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 Mountain Reedbuck in South Africa?
The Mountain Reedbuck is most recorded in Eastern Cape (22% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (19% of records), Mpumalanga (12% of records), based on 513 iNaturalist observations. 18 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Mountain Reedbuck on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Mountain Reedbuck?
The Mountain Reedbuck 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. uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Giants Castle Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Ithala Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Reedbuck?
The Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Mountain Reedbuck?
The mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) is an antelope found in mountainous areas of much of sub-Saharan Africa.