Bontebok National Park
Facts and practical information
Bontebok National Park is a species-specific national park in South Africa. It was established in 1931 to ensure the preservation of the Bontebok. It is the smallest of South Africa's 18 National Parks, covering an area of 27.86 km2 The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which is a World Heritage Site. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Secretarybird
The secretarybird or secretary bird is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region. John...
Birds
Martial eagle
The martial eagle is a large eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member of the genus Polemaetus. A species of the booted eagle subfamily, it has feathering over its tarsus.
Birds
Steppe eagle
The steppe eagle is a bird of prey. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. It was once considered to be closely related to the non-migratory tawny eagle and the two forms...
Birds
Mountain (Hartmann's) Zebra
The mountain zebra is a zebra species in the family Equidae. It is native to south-western Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.
Mammals
Black crowned crane
The black crowned crane, also known as the black crested crane, is a bird in the crane family Gruidae. It occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although in nests in somewhat...
Birds
Western Cape