Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
18 places
Wildlife
Grey Rhebok
Pelea capreolusNear threatened
The grey rhebok or grey rhebuck (Pelea capreolus), locally known as the Vaal rhebok or Vaalribbok in Afrikaans, is a species of antelope endemic to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
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
Records1,177 records
Curve from 1,177 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
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Grey Rhebok is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
1,177 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Grey Rhebok
Stays that give back
Across Limpopo
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marakele National Park
Price on request
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Marataba Safari Lodge
Marakele National Park
Price on request
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Tlopi Tented Camp
Marakele National Park
From R 1,866a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Marataba Villa
Marakele National Park
Price on request
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Bontle Rest Camp
Marakele National Park
From R 391a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Grey Rhebok recorded here
More stays nearby
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Magoebaskloof
From R 2,000a night
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When and where to find the Grey Rhebok
Hosts have recorded the Grey Rhebok at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Marakele National Park.
When to go, park by park
Here all yearEasiest viewing
| Park | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kruger | Here | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here | Here | Here |
| Marakele | 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
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened
Species
Pelea capreolus
Records
1,177
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Grey Rhebok on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Grey Rhebok in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Grey Rhebok at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Marakele National Park. 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 Grey Rhebok in South Africa?
The Grey Rhebok is most recorded in Western Cape (73% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (9% of records), Eastern Cape (6% of records), based on 1,177 iNaturalist observations. 23 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Grey Rhebok on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Grey Rhebok?
The Grey Rhebok 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. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; Marakele National Park: May-Sep, dry season. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Grey Rhebok?
The Grey Rhebok (Pelea capreolus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Grey Rhebok?
The grey rhebok or grey rhebuck (Pelea capreolus), locally known as the Vaal rhebok or Vaalribbok in Afrikaans, is a species of antelope endemic to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Swaziland. The specific name capreolus is Latin for 'little goat'.
