Nyala

(Tragelaphus ngasii)

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Nyalas are not common throughout the Kruger National Park; they prefer very dense habitats in the north of the park and are only regularly found on a few roads. In the south, you may find them in the Skukuza region. They certainly are one of the most beautiful antelopes, with stunning colours, lines and horns (males).

Male
Female
nyala male nyala female
Shoulder height:

±115cm / 45.3in

 Shoulder height:

±97 cm / 38.2

Weight:

±108kg / 220lbs

Weight:

±62kg / 125lbs

Features:

Males are slightly larger and much darker than females and have impressive spiral horns

Features:

Slightly smaller than males; they have a reddish-brown colour


More nyala facts:

Habitat:

Nyalas are generally associated with denser areas in the north of the Kruger National Park, where trees provide enough food and cover

Active:

They are most active in the early mornings and late afternoons

Food:

Mostly leaves, but also fresh grass in the rainy season

Herds:

They live in small herds of 3-8 animals, consisting of cows and their young. Males only join the herds in the breeding season

Gestation:

±220 days

Calves:

One

In Kruger:

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

 


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How to find nyalas in the Kruger National Park:

nyalas

Stay at these camps:
Punda Maria
Shingwedzi
Skukuza

Drive these roads:
S64 Nyala Loop
S99 Mahonie Loop
S63 gravel road
H4-1 tar road

Top tips:
Search for nyalas in the far north of the park where the habitat is dominated by sandveld.

The roads around Punda Maria and Pafuri are especially good for nyalas.

If you want to see nyalas in the south of Kruger, drive the H4-1 between Skukuza and Lower Sabie and hope for the best…

Check out our Kruger antelope gallery:antelope gallery



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