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Your chances of seeing Nyala in Kruger National Park
Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Nyala within a day or two in Kruger National Park.
When to see Nyala in Kruger National Park
Nyala are most active early morning (05:00 to 08:00) and late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00).
This is Nyala'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 Nyala in Kruger National Park: best roads and waterholes
Drive
S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop, S76 and H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road run through riverine forest and mixed bushveld: good country for Nyala.
- S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop3.6 km · riverine forest and mixed bushveld
- S761.2 km · riverine forest and mixed bushveld
- H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road44.9 km · riverine forest and mixed bushveld
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Nyala have actually been seen recently.
Wait at water
Nyala are drawn to water, so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them.
About the Nyala
The nyala is a medium-sized antelope of southeastern Africa, strongly associated with dense woodland, thickets and areas close to water. It shows pronounced sexual dimorphism: females are reddish-brown with prominent white vertical stripes, while adult males are larger and darker with shaggy coats and long spiral horns. Nyalas are primarily browsers, feeding on leaves, shoots, fruits and other vegetation, but will also graze when conditions allow. They are generally social, with females and young forming small groups while males may be solitary or form bachelor groups.
How to identify the Nyala
Medium-sized antelope with a striking reddish-brown coat and white vertical stripes on the flanks. Males are darker and have short spiral horns, while females are generally lighter and hornless. Males also have a distinctive dark shaggy mane along the neck and back.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
Other parks where you can see Nyala
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