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South Africa

General Information

Sudáfrica is located at the southern tip of Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Its territory encompasses a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts to forests and mountains. The southernmost region of the country is known as the Cape of Needles, where the southernmost point of Africa is located. The geography of South Africa is very diverse, with mountains like the Drakensberg, which form the border with Lesotho, and coastal plains such as the one found in the Western Cape province.

The coast of South Africa is extensive and varied, with cliffs, beaches, and bays. The city of Cape Town is a major urban center and a starting point for exploring the region. The coastal road that runs along the southern coast of the country, known as the Garden Route, offers stunning views of the ocean and the mountain. The Karoo region, in the interior of the country, is a semi-arid area with unique vegetation and a rich geological heritage. The national parks and nature reserves of South Africa, such as Kruger National Park, offer opportunities to observe nature and wildlife in their natural habitat.

To access South Africa, visitors can arrive through the international airports of Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban. From there, domestic flights or buses can be taken to reach the different regions of the country. The road network in South Africa is extensive and well-maintained, making it easy to travel by car. However, it is essential to note that driving in South Africa is on the left-hand side. The permits and authorizations required to visit national parks and nature reserves vary depending on the region and the type of activity to be undertaken.

The climate in South Africa varies depending on the region, with hot and humid summers in the north and cooler and drier summers in the south. The best time to visit the country depends on the activities to be undertaken and the region to be visited. The tourist infrastructure in South Africa is well-developed, with a wide range of accommodation and service options available. However, it is crucial to plan ahead and book in advance, especially during peak season.

The geography and climate of South Africa have given rise to a wide range of environments and ecosystems, from mountain forests to deserts and coastlines. The vegetation in the country is very diverse, with species adapted to the different climatic and geological conditions. The rivers and lakes of South Africa offer opportunities for water sports and observing wildlife in their natural habitat. The combination of natural beauty and well-developed tourist infrastructure makes South Africa an attractive destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

In terms of logistics, it is essential to note that South Africa is a large country, and travel can be long. It is recommended to plan ahead and book in advance for transportation and accommodation services. Safety is a significant concern in South Africa, and it is advisable to take precautions to protect oneself and one´s belongings. The culture and history of South Africa are rich and varied, and there are many places and monuments to visit to learn more about the country and its people.

In summary, South Africa is a country with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts to forests and mountains. The geography and climate of the country have given rise to a wide diversity of environments and ecosystems, and the tourist infrastructure is well-developed. With planning and caution, South Africa can be an exciting and rewarding destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1ProboscideaElephantidaeAfrican Savanna ElephantElefante AfricanoLoxodonta africanaNative
 EN 
2HyracoideaProcaviidaeRock HyraxDamán RoqueroProcavia capensisNative
 LC 
3PrimatesCercopithecidaeVervet MonkeyCercopiteco VerdeChlorocebus pygerythrusNative
 LC 
4Chacma BaboonPapión ChacmaPapio ursinusNative
 LC 
5GalagidaeSouthern Lesser GalagoGalago moholiNot listed
 LC 
6LagomorphaLeporidaeScrub HareLiebre De MatorralLepus saxatilisNative
 LC 
7RodentiaHystricidaeCape PorcupineHystrix africaeaustralisNot listed
 LC 
8SciuridaeSmith´s Bush SquirrelArdilla Africana de MatorralParaxerus cepapiNative
 LC 
9South African Ground SquirrelArdilla Terrestre de El CaboGeosciurus inaurisNot listed
 LC 
10PedetidaeSouthern African SpringhareLiebre Saltadora de El CaboPedetes capensisNot listed
 LC 
11MuridaeXeric Four-striped Grass RatRhabdomys pumilioNative
 LC 
12Sub-Saharan Pygmy MouseMus minutoidesNative
 LC 
13Brants´s Whistling RatParotomys brantsiiNative
 LC 
14ChiropteraPteropodidaeWahlberg´s Epauletted Fruit BatEpomophorus wahlbergiNot listed
 LC 
15MolossidaeLittle Free-tailed BatMops pumilusNative
 LC 
16Egyptian Free-tailed BatTadarida aegyptiacaNot listed
 LC 
17CarnivoraCanidaeBlack-backed JackalChacal de Lomo NegroLupulella mesomelasNot listed
 LC 
18African Wild DogPerro Salvaje AfricanoLycaon pictusNot listed
 EN 
19Bat-eared FoxZorro OrejudoOtocyon megalotisNot listed
 LC 
20Cape FoxRaposa-do-caboVulpes chamaNot listed
 LC 
21FelidaeCheetahGuepardoAcinonyx jubatusNative
 VU 
22African WildcatFelis lybicaNative
 NA 
23LionLeónLeãoPanthera leoNative
 VU 
24HerpestidaeYellow MongooseMangosta AmarillaCynictis penicillataNative
 LC 
25Common Slender MongooseMangosta EsbeltaHerpestes sanguineusNative
 LC 
26Common Dwarf MongooseMangosta Enana ComúnHelogale parvulaNot listed
 LC 
27Banded MongooseMangosta RayadaMungos mungoNative
 LC 
28MeerkatSuricataSuricata suricattaNative
 LC 
29HyaenidaeSpotted HyenaHiena ManchadaCrocuta crocutaNative
 LC 
30ViverridaeCommon GenetGinetaGenetta genettaNot listed
 LC 
31PerissodactylaRhinocerotidaeWhite RhinocerosRinoceronte BlancoCeratotherium simumNative
 NT 
32EquidaePlains ZebraCebra de BurchellEquus quaggaNative
 NT 
33Mountain ZebraCebra de Montaña de El CaboEquus zebraNot listed
 VU 
34ArtiodactylaBovidaeImpalaImpalaAepyceros melampusNative
 LC 
35HartebeestAlcelafo CaamaAlcelaphus buselaphusNot listed
 LC 
36Black WildebeestÑu de Cola BlancaConnochaetes gnouNot listed
 LC 
37Blue WildebeestÑú AzulConnochaetes taurinusNative
 LC 
38TsessebeTopiDamaliscus lunatusNot listed
 LC 
39BontebokBontebokDamaliscus pygargusNative
 LC 
40SpringbokGacela SaltarinaAntidorcas marsupialisNot listed
 LC 
41SteenbokRaficero ComúnRaphicerus campestrisNative
 LC 
42Bush DuikerSylvicapra grimmiaNot listed
 LC 
43Sable AntelopeAntílope SableHippotragus nigerNot listed
 LC 
44GemsbokOryx de El CaboOryx gazellaNot listed
 LC 
45KlipspringerSaltarrocasOreotragus oreotragusNot listed
 LC 
46WaterbuckAntílope AcuáticoKobus ellipsiprymnusNot listed
 LC 
47Cape BuffaloBúfalo CafreSyncerus cafferNative
 NT 
48NyalaAntílope NyalaTragelaphus angasiiNot listed
 LC 
49Common ElandEland ComúnTragelaphus oryxNot listed
 LC 
50Greater KuduGran KudúTragelaphus strepsicerosNative
 LC 
51Southern BushbuckImbabalaTragelaphus sylvaticusNative
 NA 
52GiraffidaeNorthern GiraffeJirafaGiraffa camelopardalisNative
 VU 
53SuidaeCommon WarthogFacóquero ComúnPhacochoerus africanusNative
 LC 
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