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Your chances of seeing Wild Dog in Kruger National Park
Trophy sighting. Wild Dog are one of the trophy sightings of Kruger National Park: hard, but never impossible. Drive early and late, and open opspoor before you head out to see where they've been spotted recently.
When to see Wild Dog in Kruger National Park
Wild Dog are most active early morning (05:00 to 09:00), during the day (05:00 to 18:00) and late afternoon into dusk (16:00 to 20:00).
This is Wild Dog'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 Wild Dog in Kruger National Park: best roads and waterholes
Drive
S59, S21 N'watimhiri Road and S110 Matjulu Loop run through mixed bushveld: good country for Wild Dog.
- S5930.9 km · mixed bushveld
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Wild Dog have actually been seen recently.
Wait at water
Wild Dog are drawn to water, especially in the dry season (May to October), so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them.
How to spot Wild Dog in Kruger National Park
About the Wild Dog
The African wild dog is a highly social African carnivore recognised by its large rounded ears, long legs and unique coat pattern of irregular black, brown, yellow and white patches. It lives in packs dominated by a breeding pair and is one of Africa's most specialised cooperative hunters. Wild dogs hunt mainly medium-sized antelope but can pursue a wide range of prey, working together to exhaust and isolate their target. Packs communicate constantly and care cooperatively for pups and injured members.
How to identify the Wild Dog
Slender, long-legged canid with a large rounded head, large ears and a distinctive irregular coat of black, brown, tan, white and yellowish patches. Each individual has a unique coat pattern.
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