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Your chances of seeing Waterbuck in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Easy to see. Hard to miss. Most drives in Rietvlei Nature Reserve turn up Waterbuck.
When to see Waterbuck in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Waterbuck are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Waterbuck'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 Waterbuck in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: waterholes
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.
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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