Kudu

Kudu Southern Africa

The most impressive antelope in Southern Africa


Information about Kudu

One of the most good looking antelope in Africa: the kudu. These impressive creatures

live in thicket habitats. They are very secretive and tend to freeze if startled, allowing their disruptive colouration to blend them into their dappled environment. Kudu are primarily browsers, preferring leaves and shoots from trees and shrubs, and flowers and fallen fruits.

Interesting facts about Kudu

The common name kudu is derived from the indigenous Khoikhoi language of Southern Africa, from the words‘twisting’ and ‘horn’.

Kudus are preyed upon by lions, hyenas, wild dogs and leopards.

The horns of the kudu are used by the Jewish people to make the Shofar a ritual horn which they blow at the Rosh Hashanah.

Pictures of Kudu

Kudu
African Kudu
African Kudu

Highlights where the Kudu can be seen

Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Safari

Experience the thrill of a safari in Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa’s most remarkable wildlife reserves. Home to an incredible diversity of animals, the park offers the chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, from large herds of elephants moving gracefully across the landscape to buffalo, zebras, and antelope grazing on the open plains. Keep your eyes open for predators such as lions and hyenas, as well as smaller species that add richness to the ecosystem. Birdlife is also abundant, with a variety of species filling the air with sound and colour. Every moment on safari brings something new, as the animals go about their daily rhythms of feeding, resting, and interacting, creating an unforgettable glimpse into the wild heart of Africa.

Bush Walk Manyara
Bush walk in Lake Manyara

You leave with your ranger for a walking safari of about 2 hours. You enjoy the scenery, the views of the lake and of course if you are lucky, the wildlife. Your guide teaches you how to recognize the different animal tracks and also the characteristic flora of the bush.

The thrill of encountering wildlife on foot is very different from that of a game drive. Here are some of the animals you may see on this walking safari: giraffes, elephants, turtles, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, hippos etc. Your ranger will take care of your safety and your French speaking guide will accompany you for translation. Enjoy !

Chobe River Elephants
Gamedrive in Chobe

Enjoy a gamedrive in Chobe National Park! Chobe is best known for the countless elephants that live here, thanks to the fertile soil, the abundant water and the vast land. You will be amazed by the open plains, lush green swamps and flowings rivers full of wildlife.

Hwange National Park
Gamedrive in Hwange

Enjoy a game drive in Hwange: arguably one of Africa’s very best game-viewing destinations. This massive park has an impressive range of wildlife - lion, leopard, rhino, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, gemsbok, hyena, wild dog, and more. It is mirrored by the diversity of the park’s environment: the sandy southern part of the park skirts along the Kalahari Desert, while the northern grasslands are thick with granite outcrops and groves of teak and mopane trees. Hwange is home to one of the largest elephant herds in the whole continent, and it is also the largest - spanning an area of 14,600km² - and oldest national park in Zimbabwe.

Mahango National Park
Gamedrive in Mahango

Enjoy a gamedrive in the lush bushveld of Mahango Game Reserve! This park consists mainly of two parts: the bushland which is located in the west, and the "water front" which is located east along the Okavango river. Mahango is home to a lot of wildlife, so keep binoculars and camera's close by! We might be so lucky to spot a large herd of buffalo, some of the rare antelope species that live here, or even predators like lions.

nDzuti Safari Camp, Maseke Game Reserve
Greater Kruger Safari

There are numerous of private concessions surrounding the Kruger National Park, which give a more private experience compared to the sometimes crowded National Park. We are especially charmed by Maseke Game Reserve, as it is situated within a vast block of wilderness, where wildlife can roam freely from the different reserves surrounding it.

White Rhino
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari

The Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is one of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering unforgettable encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. Spanning rolling hills, open grasslands, dense forests, and river valleys, the park is home to the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Visitors can experience the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring one of the oldest and most scenic game reserves in Africa. Famous for its outstanding rhino conservation efforts and rich biodiversity, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi offers a true safari adventure in the heart of Zululand.

Impala
Mkhuze Game Drive

A game drive in Mkhuze Game Reserve offers an immersive journey through diverse landscapes, where every turn reveals new wildlife and moments of quiet discovery. Elephants and antelope move through the bush, giraffes feed among the treetops, and the reserve’s rich habitats create constant opportunities for sightings both big and small. It is also a true paradise for birdwatching, with an impressive variety of species filling the air and the canopy — vibrant rollers, storks, hornbills, and countless smaller birds adding color and movement throughout the experience. From waterbirds gathered at pans to raptors circling overhead, the birdlife brings an extra layer of energy and detail to the safari, making every drive feel alive with sound, motion, and natural rhythm.

Crater
Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro caldera is about 20km in diameter. It is the remains of a volcano that has been inactive for over 3,000 years. Many animals live in this environment, including numerous herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra. Hyenas, jackals and wild dogs are also seen quite regularly. The felines (lions and leopards), present, are rarer to observe, but the numerous carcasses are witnesses of the activity of the fauna. The elephants observed are mostly old elephants that come here to retire. There are about 20 black rhinos, one of the last places where they can be seen from a distance in Tanzania.

Tarangire elephants
Safari at Tarangire National Park

Tarangire means "the river of the warthogs", this name was given by the Mbugwe tribe who used to fetch water from the river in the park. Tarangire with its 2,800km2 is relatively small compared to the Serengeti, another very well known park in the country. This makes for a pleasant safari with few roads and abundant wildlife. The characteristic landscapes of the park are swampy which allows in dry season to find the animals around the water points.

You can observe in this park all the characteristic animals of the African savannah but the stars of this park are the elephants with more than 5 200 recorded. On the flora side, one can admire many baobabs of all sizes.

Kruger & Greater Kruger 1
Safari in Kruger National Park

A day safari in the Kruger National Park begins early in the morning, when the bush is alive with movement and the light is perfect for spotting wildlife. From your open 4x4, you might see elephants gathering at a waterhole, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, or lions resting in the shade of acacia trees. As the day unfolds, your guide helps you interpret tracks, bird calls, and subtle signs of the bush that you’d otherwise miss. Around midday, a picnic stop in the wild offers a moment to relax before heading out again in search of new encounters. By the time you return in the late afternoon, the sights and sounds of the African wilderness leave you with memories you won’t soon forget.

Zululand HluHluwe-Imfolozi
Zululand Safari

A one of a kind experience: safari in Zululand! The province of KwaZulu-Natal is known for its rolling hills, filled with bright green fever trees. In the valleys you can find rivers meandering through the rural areas. This scenery is even more spectacular within the boundaries of the game reserves, where you can spot the Big 5 while on gamedrive.

Tuli Wilderness Lion
Gamedrive in Moremi

Enjoy a game drive in Moremi: arguably one of Africa’s very best game-viewing destinations. Moremi is the only proclaimed wildlife reserve in the Okavango Delta. It has the most diverse habitat and animal populations in Botswana, and is regarded as the most beautiful in terms of landscapes as well. You can expect a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains and islands. Game viewing is excellent year-round and resident species include lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, African wild dog, zebra, red lechwe and many more.

West Coast National Park South Africa
West Coast National Park

West Coast National Park lies stretched along the coast, just an hour's drive from Cape Town. This pristine nature reserve offers an array of activities such as bird watching, game sighting and whale spotting. In terms of mammals you can spot eland, springbok, ostrich, kudu, gemsbok and the rare mountain zebra. In summer, hundreds of tortoises patrol the flowering land, while in winter you will be amazed by a myriad of colourful flowers.

Our trips to spot the Kudu