Springbok

(Antidorcas marsupialis)

The Springbok is probably the only true gazelle found in the sub region of Southern Africa. Some maintain that the Impala is also a gazelle but most put him in a clan all by himself. These beautiful little antelope inhabit the more western reaches of Southern Africa.

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Bushpig

(Potamochoerus porcus)

The Bush Pig is the African equivalent of the European wild boar. He bears similarities to the feral hogs common in many areas of the US. While he tends to be somewhat smaller than both his European or North American counterpart, he shares the same nasty disposition and aggressive behavior common to most wild members of the swine family.

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Klipspringer

(Oreotragus oreotragus)

Black speckles on a brown background can provide excellent camouflage when this mini antelope is on his rocky habitat. Distinguished from the other small antelope by these black speckles and the large black “tear marks” found in the inner corners of his eyes, the female of the species is slightly heavier than the male but lacks horns.

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Suni

(Neotragus moschatus)

Another of the dwarf antelope, the Suni inhabits the coastal areas of Natal Province in South Africa, most of Mozambique, and further northward into the Zambezi Valley. Only the males carry horns, while the female of the specie tends to be just a bit heavier.

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Mountain Reedbuck

(Redunca fulvorufula)

As his name implies, this medium sized antelope, is found in mountainous areas, on dry rocky slopes and hills where sufficient grass and shelter is readily available. The Mountain Reedbuck will usually avoid open areas and peaks, staying close to the rocks, trees, and scrub, which he uses for cover.

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Mountain Zebra

(Equus zebra hartmannae)

If hunting mountain Zebra with Witkop Safaris is your goal, all that applies to the slightly larger Burchell’s variety applies. The Cape Mountain Zebra and Hartman’s Mountain Zebra are basically the same animal and differ for the most part only in where they are found.

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