QwaQwa National Park
Facts and practical information
The QwaQwa National Park is part of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park and the Maloti-Drakensberg Park and comprises the former Bantustan of QwaQwa. It is approximately 60 km from Harrismith on the Golden Gate Road and formed an integral part of the Highlands Treasure Route. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Zebra
Zebras are fascinating African animals renowned for their striking black-and-white striped coats. There are three primary species: Grévy's zebra, plains zebra, and mountain zebra. Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, which some scientists believe helps protect them...
Mammals
Common eland
The common eland, also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a majestic animal that roams the savannahs and plains of East and Southern Africa. Belonging to the Bovidae family and the genus Taurotragus, these antelopes are among the largest in the world.
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Springbok
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope native to southern and southwestern Africa, renowned for its distinctive appearance and behaviors. First described by German zoologist Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann in 1780, the springbok is the sole species in the...
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Black wildebeest
The black wildebeest, also known as the white-tailed gnu, is a fascinating species closely related to the blue wildebeest. Part of the genus *Connochaetes* within the Bovidae family, it was first described in 1780 by Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann.
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Red hartebeest
The red hartebeest is a captivating African antelope predominantly found in Southern Africa. Belonging to the Bovidae family, it has close associations with the tsessebe and the topi. With a population exceeding 130,000, these animals are a vital part of the African...
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QwaQwa National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Golden Gate Highlands Park.
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