Agulhas National Park
Western Cape · Best Sep to Apr
1 place
Wildlife
Southern Reedbuck
Redunca arundinum
The southern reedbuck, rietbok or common reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) is a diurnal antelope typically found in southern Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Nov
When Southern Reedbuck sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Nov
Records669 records
Curve from 669 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
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Southern Reedbuck is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
669 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Southern Reedbuck
Stays that give back
Across the Western Cape
Agulhas Rest Camp
Agulhas National Park
From R 1,643a night
Southern Reedbuck recorded here
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The Whale Coast
Next stop
Southern right whales, sea cliffs, and Hermanus's harbour town
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When and where to find the Southern Reedbuck
Hosts have recorded the Southern Reedbuck at stays in or beside Agulhas National Park.
When to go, park by park
HereEasiest viewing
| Park | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agulhas | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here | Here | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | 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
Least Concern
Species
Redunca arundinum
Records
669
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Southern Reedbuck on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Southern Reedbuck in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Southern Reedbuck at stays in or beside Agulhas 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 Southern Reedbuck in South Africa?
The Southern Reedbuck is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (70% of records), Mpumalanga (12% of records), Limpopo (7% of records), based on 669 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape has recorded the Southern Reedbuck on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Southern Reedbuck?
Sightings of the Southern Reedbuck peak from Oct to Nov, based on 669 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Reedbuck?
The Southern Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Southern Reedbuck?
The southern reedbuck, rietbok or common reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) is a diurnal antelope typically found in southern Africa. It was first described by Pieter Boddaert, a Dutch physician and naturalist, in 1785. It is placed in the genus Redunca and family Bovidae. This antelope has an average mass of 58 kg (128 lb) and a body length of about 134, 167 cm (53, 66 in).