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Your chances of seeing Common Eland in Kruger National Park
Needs some luck. Common Eland live in Kruger National Park, but you need a good drive or some luck to see them. opspoor shows you where they've been seen recently, so you know which roads to drive.
When to see Common Eland in Kruger National Park
Common Eland are most active early morning (05:00 to 08:00) and during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Common Eland's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Common Eland in Kruger National Park: best roads
Drive
H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba Road, S131 and S144 Old Main Road run through mopane woodland: good country for Common Eland.
- H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba Road50.8 km · mopane woodland
- S13147.9 km · mopane woodland
- S144 Old Main Road33.3 km · mopane woodland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Common Eland have actually been seen recently.
About the Eland (Common)
The common eland is one of Africa's largest antelopes and is recognised by its massive body, vertical white stripes, shoulder hump and long, spiralled horns in both sexes. It is highly adaptable and occurs in savanna, woodland, grassland and semi-arid habitats. Common eland are mixed feeders, browsing on leaves and shoots while also grazing on grasses. They are social and may form herds ranging from small groups to several dozen animals, with larger temporary gatherings possible when conditions are favourable.
How to identify the Eland (Common)
Very large antelope with a tan to reddish-brown coat, distinctive vertical body markings in some individuals, a dark dewlap and a black-tipped tail. Both sexes have thick, spiralled horns, although males are generally larger and more heavily built.
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