Where to see
Where to see the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Alcelaphus lichtensteinii · Least Concern

Planning a trip
When and where to find the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
Hosts have recorded the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
When to go, park by park
| 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 |
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
Alcelaphus lichtensteinii
Records
16
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest at stays in or beside Kruger 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 Lichtenstein's Hartebeest in South Africa?
The Lichtenstein's Hartebeest is most recorded in Mpumalanga (63% of records), Limpopo (38% of records), based on 16 iNaturalist observations. 41 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest?
The Lichtenstein's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus lichtensteinii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest?
Lichtenstein's hartebeest is a savannah- and floodplain-dwelling antelope found in southern Central Africa. By some, this species is classified as Sigmoceros lichtensteinii.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
Every stay on the Lichtenstein's Hartebeest page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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