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Rooi Hartebees

South Africa’s reputation as a wildlife paradise is unmatched anywhere on the continent of Africa; with its supreme dedication to the conservation of animals, plant life, and nature, along with its plethora of fine nature and game reserves, the Republic is the ideal location to enjoy Mother Nature at her absolute best. The Kruger National Park is without a doubt the epitomy of the game parks in the country and boasts a dizzying array of diverse animals that visitors can observe as they explore this magnificent region.

The Rooi Hartebees is one of the members of the Kruger’s varied Antelope family and is distinguished from other groups because of its reddish brown fur coat. Other characteristic physical features include a long sloping back, a narrow face, and a pair of heavily ringed horns that can be found on both male and female species. Visitors to the Park wanting the chance to view these creatures are likely to find them out grazing during the day; they are easy to spot because they prefer medium sized grasses to feed on or newly grown grasses after rains and veld fires.

While the Rooi Hartebees may appear to be a clumsy animal, it can prove very confrontational when being hunted or attacked; they are very swift on foot and will use dense bushes and shrubs to evade predators. The Rooi Hartebees is known as a fairly gregarious animal and visitors will find them sauntering along the Kruger Park in packs of 30 members. However, the territorial bulls among the pack are easy to spot as they will present themselves on prominent mounds and leave a large number of dung piles to assert their authority. Guests can look forward to their voyage through the Kruger National Park with the help of trained and expert guides who are well-informed on the likes of the Rooi Hartebees and is more than equipped to answer any queries you may have of these animals.