Entabeni Game Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Entabeni Game Reserve, Entabeni means 'place of the mountain', is a 220 km2 private reserve situated in the Waterberg in Limpopo Province in northern South Africa. The Entabeni Reserve is popular for safari trips because of the opportunity to see big game and a variety of birds and antelope species, as well as its scenery, and the fact that it is in a malaria-free zone. The reserve is home to lion, African bush elephant, South African giraffe, African leopard, South African cheetah, warthog, African buffalo, hippopotamus and other safari animals in a variety of habitats. ()
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Common Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is a fascinating and hefty mammal native to Africa, renowned for its massive barrel-shaped body, wide-opening mouth, and almost hairless skin. These semiaquatic giants can weigh around 1,500 kg on average.
Mammals
Southeast African cheetah
The Southeast African cheetah, also known as the Southern African cheetah, is a captivating subspecies endemic to East and Southern Africa. These remarkable animals inhabit lowland areas, deserts, savannahs, and grasslands, notably in regions such as the Kalahari...
Mammals
Cape (African) Buffalo, Bushcow
The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a formidable bovine species native to sub-Saharan Africa. Comprising several subspecies, the Cape buffalo is the largest and most prevalent in Southern and Eastern Africa.
Mammals
African bush elephant
The African bush elephant, often referred to as the African savanna elephant, holds the distinction of being the largest land animal on Earth. Male elephants can reach heights of up to 3.96 meters at the shoulder and both males and females possess tusks that grow...
Mammals
African leopard
The African leopard, scientifically known as *Panthera pardus pardus*, inhabits various regions across Africa, predominantly in sub-Saharan areas. Once widespread, their range has significantly fragmented due to habitat loss.
Mammals
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