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Your chances of seeing Plains Zebra in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Easy to see. Hard to miss. Most drives in Rietvlei Nature Reserve turn up Plains Zebra.
When to see Plains Zebra in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Plains Zebra are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Plains Zebra'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 Plains Zebra in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: best roads and waterholes
Drive
Acacia Route, Vleiroete Road and Main Road run through open grassland: good country for Plains Zebra.
- 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 Plains Zebra have actually been seen recently.
Wait at water
Plains Zebra 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 Zebra (Plains)
The plains zebra is a highly social grazing herbivore of eastern and southern Africa. It is recognised by its bold black-and-white striping, with each individual having a unique stripe pattern. Plains zebras live in family groups, usually consisting of a stallion, several mares and their young, and these groups may combine into large herds where food and water are abundant. They primarily graze on grasses and are strongly associated with open grassland and savanna.
How to identify the Zebra (Plains)
Large horse-like animal with bold black-and-white vertical stripes across the body, with horizontal striping on the rump and legs. Plains zebras have rounded ears, a short upright mane and a distinctive striped pattern unique to each individual.
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