Where to See Cape Hare in Pilanesberg National Park

Your chances of seeing Cape Hare in Pilanesberg National Park

Trophy sighting. Cape Hare are one of the trophy sightings of Pilanesberg 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 Cape Hare in Pilanesberg National Park

Cape Hare are most active at night (19:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.

This is Cape Hare's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.

Where to look for Cape Hare in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads

Best roads in Pilanesberg →Waterholes, hides & camps →

About the Cape Hare

The Cape hare is a medium-sized hare of southern Africa, commonly found in grassland, savanna, agricultural areas and semi-arid habitats. It has long ears, powerful hind legs and a grey-brown coat that provides effective camouflage against dry vegetation. It is primarily nocturnal and feeds mainly on grasses, herbs and other vegetation. Cape hares are generally solitary and rely on their speed, agility and ability to make sudden changes of direction to escape predators.

How to identify the Cape Hare

Medium-sized hare with long ears, powerful hind legs and a compact body. Coat is generally sandy-brown to grey-brown above with a paler underside, and the ears often have dark tips.

Other species to look for in Pilanesberg National Park

Banded MongooseLeast Concern

Bat eared FoxLeast Concern

Black backed JackalLeast Concern

Brown HyenaNear Threatened

Buffalo (Cape)Near Threatened

BushbuckLeast Concern

Other parks where you can see Cape Hare

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