Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
6 places
Wildlife
Small-spotted Genet
Genetta genetta
The common genet (Genetta genetta) is a small viverrid indigenous to Africa that was introduced to southwestern Europe and the Balearic Islands.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Small-spotted Genet
Stays that give back
Across Mpumalanga
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Impala · Spotted hyena
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
From R 11,980 a night
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
From R 17,400 a night
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
From R 17,500 a night
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
From R 10,670 a night
Singita Ebony Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Singita Boulders Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris
Mpumalanga
Small-spotted Genet recorded here · Savanna biome · Aardvark · African elephant
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
Price on request
More stays nearby
Mbizane Escarpment Retreat
Mbombela
Forest biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 3,800 a night
Mvuradona Safari Lodge
Marloth Park
Savanna biome · Giraffe · Warthog
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 2,473 a night
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
Grassland biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,500 a night
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Zululand Conservation Trust and 1 other
From R 22,680 a night
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
Price on request
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
From R 9,024 a night
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Price on request
Dulini Moya
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Leadwood · Leopard
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 28,990 a night
Ziziphus River Lodge
Mjejane Game Reserve, Hectorspruit
Savanna biome · Hippopotamus · African elephant
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
From R 14,000 a night
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Price on request
Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
Hazyview
Savanna biome · Jackalberry · Ana tree
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 3,500 a night
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Price on request
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
Grassland biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 2,550 a night
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Price on request
Greystone Lodge
Dullstroom
Grassland biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 1,200 a night
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
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When and where to find the Small-spotted Genet
Hosts have recorded the Small-spotted Genet at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kruger | Here | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here | Here | Here |
| Sabi Sand | 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
- After dark and around dawn. The Small-spotted Genet is mostly active at night, so a night drive gives the best chance.
- Daytime, resting. Usually out of sight in cover, a burrow or water.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger
LimpopoBig FiveSelf-driveStays in LimpopoMpumalanga
Sabi Sand
MpumalangaBig FiveGuided drivesStays in Mpumalanga
Ways to look
Species
Genetta genetta
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Small-spotted Genet on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Small-spotted Genet in Mpumalanga?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Small-spotted Genet at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand 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.
What is the Small-spotted Genet?
The common genet (Genetta genetta) is a small viverrid indigenous to Africa that was introduced to southwestern Europe and the Balearic Islands. It is widely distributed north of the Sahara, in savanna zones south of the Sahara to southern Africa and along the coast of Arabia, Yemen and Oman. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.