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Your chances of seeing Red Hartebeest in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Seen on most drives. Most visitors see Red Hartebeest within a day or two in Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
When to see Red Hartebeest in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Red Hartebeest are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Red Hartebeest's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Red Hartebeest in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads and waterholes
Drive
Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for Red Hartebeest.
- Acacia Route7.4 km · open grassland
- Vleiroete Road5.7 km · open grassland
- Main Road4.6 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Red Hartebeest have actually been seen recently.
Wait at water
Red Hartebeest are drawn to water, so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them.
About the Red Hartebeest
The red hartebeest is a large African antelope recognised by its elongated face, sloping back, reddish-brown coat and distinctive lyre-shaped horns in both sexes. It is primarily a grazer and is strongly associated with open grassland and savanna. Red hartebeest are social and commonly occur in herds, although group size and structure vary with conditions. They are capable of travelling long distances in search of suitable grazing and water.
How to identify the Red Hartebeest
Large, reddish-brown antelope with a long sloping back, elongated head, black markings on the face and legs, and distinctive lyre-shaped horns in both sexes. The rump and lower legs are often darker.
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