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Your chances of seeing Waterbuck in Pilanesberg National Park
Easy to see. Hard to miss. Most drives in Pilanesberg National Park turn up Waterbuck.
When to see Waterbuck in Pilanesberg National Park
Waterbuck are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Waterbuck'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 Waterbuck in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads and waterholes
Drive
Dithabaneng, Moruleng and Thlware run through mixed bushveld: good country for Waterbuck.
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Waterbuck have actually been seen recently.
Wait at water
Waterbuck 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.
Recent Waterbuck sightings in Pilanesberg National Park
About the Waterbuck
The waterbuck is a large African antelope recognised by its shaggy brown-grey coat, prominent white ring around the rump and, in males, long curved horns. It is strongly associated with habitats close to permanent water, including woodland, savanna, riverine areas and floodplains. Waterbuck are primarily grazers, feeding mainly on grasses and other vegetation. They are social, with females and young commonly forming herds while adult males may be solitary or territorial.
How to identify the Waterbuck
Large, heavy antelope with a shaggy grey-brown coat, white throat and distinctive white rump and tail. Males have long, ridged horns that curve backwards and upwards; females are hornless.
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