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South Africa

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Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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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 Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1ProboscideaElephantidaeAfrican Savanna ElephantElefante AfricanoLoxodonta africanaNative11IV
 EN 
2HyracoideaProcaviidaeRock HyraxDamán RoqueroProcavia capensisNative7IV
 LC 
3PrimatesCercopithecidaeGrivet MonkeyMono de SykesChlorocebus aethiopsNot listed3III
 LC 
4Vervet MonkeyCercopiteco VerdeChlorocebus pygerythrusNative8IV
 LC 
5Chacma BaboonPapión ChacmaPapio ursinusNative11IV
 LC 
6GalagidaeSouthern Lesser GalagoGalago moholiNot listed3III
 LC 
7Thick-tailed Greater GalagoGálago de Cola AnchaOtolemur crassicaudatusNot listed1II
 LC 
8LagomorphaLeporidaeScrub HareLiebre De MatorralLepus saxatilisNative6IV
 LC 
9RodentiaHystricidaeCape PorcupineHystrix africaeaustralisNot listed1II
 LC 
10SciuridaeEastern Gray SquirrelArdilla de las CarolinasEsquilo-cinzento-orientalSciurus carolinensisNot listed1II
 LC 
11Smith´s Bush SquirrelArdilla Africana de MatorralParaxerus cepapiNative9IV
 LC 
12South African Ground SquirrelArdilla Terrestre de El CaboGeosciurus inaurisNot listed5III
 LC 
13PedetidaeSouthern African SpringhareLiebre Saltadora de El CaboPedetes capensisNot listed3III
 LC 
14MuridaeXeric Four-striped Grass RatRhabdomys pumilioNative3III
 LC 
15Sub-Saharan Pygmy MouseMus minutoidesNative1II
 LC 
16Brants´s Whistling RatParotomys brantsiiNative1II
 LC 
17EulipotyphlaErinaceidaeSouthern African HedgehogAtelerix frontalisNot listed1II
 LC 
18ChiropteraPteropodidaeWahlberg´s Epauletted Fruit BatEpomophorus wahlbergiNot listed1II
 LC 
19MolossidaeLittle Free-tailed BatMops pumilusNative1II
 LC 
20Egyptian Free-tailed BatTadarida aegyptiacaNot listed1II
 LC 
21CarnivoraMustelidaeHoney BadgerTejon De La MielMellivora capensisNative2III
 LC 
22OtariidaeAfro-Australian Fur SealLobo Marino de El CaboArctocephalus pusillusNative7IV
 LC 
23CanidaeBlack-backed JackalChacal de Lomo NegroLupulella mesomelasNot listed5III
 LC 
24African Wild DogPerro Salvaje AfricanoLycaon pictusNot listed3III
 EN 
25Bat-eared FoxZorro OrejudoOtocyon megalotisNot listed2III
 LC 
26Cape FoxRaposa-do-caboVulpes chamaNot listed1II
 LC 
27FelidaeCheetahGuepardoAcinonyx jubatusNative10IV
 VU 
28African WildcatFelis lybicaNative3III
 NA 
29LionLeónLeãoPanthera leoNative13V
 VU 
30LeopardLeopardoPanthera pardusNative6IV
 VU 
31HerpestidaeMarsh MongooseAtilax paludinosusNative3III
 LC 
32Yellow MongooseMangosta AmarillaCynictis penicillataNative6IV
 LC 
33Cape Gray MongooseMangosta Gris Del CaboHerpestes pulverulentusNative1II
 LC 
34Common Slender MongooseMangosta EsbeltaHerpestes sanguineusNative6IV
 LC 
35White-tailed MongooseMangosta de Cola BlancaIchneumia albicaudaNot listed2III
 LC 
36Common Dwarf MongooseMangosta Enana ComúnHelogale parvulaNot listed4III
 LC 
37Banded MongooseMangosta RayadaMungos mungoNative5III
 LC 
38MeerkatSuricataSuricata suricattaNative5III
 LC 
39HyaenidaeSpotted HyenaHiena ManchadaCrocuta crocutaNative8IV
 LC 
40ViverridaeCommon GenetGinetaGenetta genettaNot listed5III
 LC 
41PerissodactylaRhinocerotidaeWhite RhinocerosRinoceronte BlancoCeratotherium simumNative15V
 NT 
42Black RhinocerosRinoceronte NegroDiceros bicornisNot listed1II
 CR 
43EquidaePlains ZebraCebra de BurchellEquus quaggaNative19VI
 NT 
44Mountain ZebraCebra de Montaña de El CaboEquus zebraNot listed2III
 VU 
45ArtiodactylaBovidaeImpalaImpalaAepyceros melampusNative19VI
 LC 
46HartebeestAlcelafo CaamaAlcelaphus buselaphusNot listed7IV
 LC 
47Black WildebeestÑu de Cola BlancaConnochaetes gnouNot listed4III
 LC 
48Blue WildebeestÑú AzulConnochaetes taurinusNative14V
 LC 
49TsessebeTopiDamaliscus lunatusNot listed1II
 LC 
50BontebokBontebokDamaliscus pygargusNative10IV
 LC 
51SpringbokGacela SaltarinaAntidorcas marsupialisNot listed6IV
 LC 
52OribiOribiOurebia ourebiNot listed1II
 LC 
53SteenbokRaficero ComúnRaphicerus campestrisNative9IV
 LC 
54Sharpe´s GrysbokRaficero De SharpeRaphicerus sharpeiNative1II
 LC 
55Bush DuikerSylvicapra grimmiaNot listed3III
 LC 
56Roan AntelopeAntílope RuanoHippotragus equinusNot listed1II
 LC 
57Sable AntelopeAntílope SableHippotragus nigerNot listed3III
 LC 
58GemsbokOryx de El CaboOryx gazellaNot listed4III
 LC 
59KlipspringerSaltarrocasOreotragus oreotragusNot listed5III
 LC 
60WaterbuckAntílope AcuáticoKobus ellipsiprymnusNot listed14V
 LC 
61Southern ReedbuckRedunca MeridionalRedunca arundinumNot listed1II
 LC 
62Mountain ReedbuckRedunca de MontañaRedunca fulvorufulaNot listed2III
 EN 
63Cape BuffaloBúfalo CafreSyncerus cafferNative9IV
 NT 
64NyalaAntílope NyalaTragelaphus angasiiNot listed6IV
 LC 
65Common ElandEland ComúnTragelaphus oryxNot listed7IV
 LC 
66Northern BushbuckAntílope GeroglificoTragelaphus scriptusNot listed5III
 LC 
67Greater KuduGran KudúTragelaphus strepsicerosNative14V
 LC 
68Southern BushbuckImbabalaTragelaphus sylvaticusNative3III
 NA 
69GiraffidaeNorthern GiraffeJirafaGiraffa camelopardalisNative15V
 VU 
70SuidaeCommon WarthogFacóquero ComúnPhacochoerus africanusNative14V
 LC 
71HippopotamidaeCommon HippopotamusHipopótamo ComúnHippopotamus amphibiusNative14V
 VU 
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