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Tsessebe

(Damaliscus lunatus)

lion
 

Shoulder height:

±120cm / 47.2in

Weight:

126-140kg / 250-280lbs

Food:

Grass

Habitat:

Open savannas with tall grass and water

Social behaviour:

Small herds of 5 or 6 individuals, but sometimes more

Active:

Early morning and late afternoon

Sightings:

Rare


Tsessebes are very habitat specific so one can search for them in two very distinct parts of the Kruger National Park:  in the south of the park around Pretoriuskop and in the north between Letaba and Shingwedzi. Some roads are very good for tsessebe, so have a look at the right-hand sidebar to give yourself the best chance.


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How to find tsessebes in the Kruger National Park:

Stay at these camps:
Mopani
Shingwedzi
Pretoriuskop

Drive these roads:
S143 gravel road
S50 gravel road (south)
H15 gravel road
Any road around Pretoriuskop

Top tips:
Search for tsessebes in very specific open areas with tall grass, starting with the roads listed above.

Search for tsessebes amongst zebras and wildebeests in these areas, because the herds tend to mix.

Remember to record your tsessebe sightings in the rare antelope books found at reception of most camps.



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