Wildlife
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.
Parks where hosts record the Small-spotted Genet
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Small-spotted Genet
Hosts have recorded the Small-spotted Genet at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park and Gondwana Game Reserve.
When to go, park by park
| 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 | 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.
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
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
Genetta genetta
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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 South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Small-spotted Genet at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, Gondwana Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Welgevonden 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.