Eland is the largest species of antelope found in the Serengeti. And the largest antelope in Africa. Often found in sizable herds.
Despite their relative abundance, these animals are shy of and thus make it tricky to approach them for wonderful photos. We can’t see them right away.
Where to find it
The Serengeti is
Where to find it
to one of the biggest Eland populations in Africa and sightings here are frequent. Green season, after serious rains, can be wonderful time to see Elands in southern Serengeti.
They gather in large herds on the short-grass plains. We see elands in Tanzania’s southern parks, either as individuals or in small herds. Use binoculars to spot them on Ruaha’s open plains or look for their movements behind trees and bushes.
Population The eland is widespread throughout Tanzania where its population we estimate it to be around 36,000 individuals. They are adaptable and found across a range of environments and altitudes. Visiting mineral licks on the upper slopes of Kilimanjaro.
Their favored
Habitat and behaviour
, however, is open on grassy plains. The main subspecies in Tanzania are the East African eland, Taurotragus oryx pattersonianus, characterized by white facial markings, and a tan-colored coat patterned by up to 12 white stripes. Some Eland populations in southern Tanzania are the Livingstone’s subspecies (T. o.
Livingstonii) which have bigger horns and lack facial chevrons.
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