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Your chances of seeing Common Eland in Pilanesberg National Park
Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Common Eland within a day or two in Pilanesberg National Park.
When to see Common Eland in Pilanesberg 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 Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Common Eland in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld and open grassland: good country for Common Eland.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
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Recent Common Eland sightings in Pilanesberg National Park
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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