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Impala

(Aepyceros melampus)

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Impalas are by far the most common antelopes in the park and are seen on almost every game drive in the south of the reserve, where they are most plentiful. They form very large herds and become very relaxed around vehicles. Impalas are also one of the most important prey animals in the park, sustaining predators like leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs and spotted hyaenas.

Male
Female
impala male impala female
Shoulder height:

±90cm / 35.4in

 Shoulder height:

 

Weight:

±55kg / 110lbs

Weight:

±30kg / 66lbs

Features:

Males are slightly larger than females and have horns

Features:

Slightly smaller than males and they don't have horns


More impala facts:

Habitat:

Impalas occur throughout the park, but are more common in the south of the park

Active:

They are most active in the early mornings and late afternoons

Food:

Both leaves and grass

Herds:

Herds can vary from 15 to 100 strong, consisting of a great number of females and a small number of males who will compete for dominance

Gestation:

±196days

Calves:

One

In Kruger:

To learn more about how to find impalas in Kruger, check out the right-hand sidebar

 


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How to find impalas in the Kruger National Park:

waterbuck

Stay at these camps:
Skukuza
Berg-en-Dal
Crocodile Bridge

Drive these roads:
H4-1 tar road
S65 gravel road
S1 Doispane road
H3 tar road

Top tips:
Although we have listed a few roads above, you can actually expect to see impalas on most road in the south of Kruger!

December and January are great months to see baby impalas.

Check out our Kruger antelope gallery:antelope gallery



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