Where to see Gemsbok
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 111 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Ongava Private Game ReserveOccasionalLodges
Etosha & Central North, Namibia · Occasional
- 2Etosha National ParkOccasionalPark
Etosha & Central North, Namibia · Occasional
- 3Kulala Wilderness ReserveOccasionalLodges
Southern Namib Desert & Coast, Namibia · Occasional
- 4Namib-Naukluft National ParkOccasionalPark
Southern Namib Desert & Coast, Namibia · Occasional
- 5Onguma Game ReserveOccasionalLodges
Etosha & Central North, Namibia · Occasional
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Gemsbok facts
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
About the gemsbok
The gemsbok, or South African oryx, is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is endemic to the dry and barren regions of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, mainly inhabiting the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, areas in which it is supremely adapted for survival. Previously, some sources classified the related East African oryx, or beisa oryx, as a subspecies.
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