Where to see Common Wildebeest
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 200+ safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Masai Mara National ReserveCommonPark
Maasai Mara Ecosystem, Kenya · Common
- 2Mara Triangle ConservancyCommonLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Common
- 3Ngorongoro Conservation AreaCommonLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Common
- 4Manyeleti Game ReserveCommonLodges
Greater Kruger & Mpumalanga Lowveld, South Africa · Common
- 5Olderkesi Wildlife ConservancyCommonLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Common
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Common Wildebeest facts
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul, Aug, Sep. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
About the common wildebeest
The blue wildebeest, also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded gnu or brindled gnu, is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest. It is placed in the genus Connochaetes and family Bovidae, and has a close taxonomic relationship with the black wildebeest. The blue wildebeest is known to have five subspecies. This broad-shouldered antelope has a muscular, front-heavy appearance, with a distinctive, robust muzzle. Young blue wildebeest are born tawny brown, and begin to take on their adult coloration at the age of 2 months. The adults' hues range from a deep slate or bluish-gray to light gray or even grayish-brown. Both sexes possess a pair of large curved horns.
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