Northern Cape
Kgalagadi
Self-driveMalaria-free
Stays in Northern CapeWhere to see
Where to see the Slender Mongoose in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Slender Mongoose at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park and Welgevonden Game Reserve.
Herpestes sanguineus
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When and where to find the Slender Mongoose
Hosts have recorded the Slender Mongoose at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park and Welgevonden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kgalagadi | Here | Here | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Easiest viewing | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here | Here |
| Kruger | Here | Here | Here | 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.
Best hours of the day
- Early morning and late afternoon. The Slender Mongoose is out through the day, and easiest to watch before the heat.
- Midday heat. Often resting in shade or near water.
Where to base yourself
- Northern Cape
Limpopo
Kruger · Welgevonden
LimpopoBig FiveSelf-driveGuided drivesStays in Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
Ithala
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
North West
Madikwe
North WestBig FiveStays in North West
Ways to look
Guided drives from a lodge
A guide who knows where to look, with off-road and night drives in the private reserves.
Where hosts record it
Species
Herpestes sanguineus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Slender Mongoose on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Slender Mongoose in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Slender Mongoose at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, Welgevonden Game Reserve, Ithala Game Reserve and Madikwe 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.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Slender Mongoose
Every stay on the Slender Mongoose 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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