These antelopes were called “dik-diks” by the early settlers and hunters as they ruined the hunter’s chances of shooting any larger game.
Grant’s gazelle
The Grants gazelle resemble Thomson’s gazelles but are noticeably larger and easily distinguished by the broad white patch on the rump that extends upward onto the back. Swala granti in Swahili, is a type of antelope indigenous to Eastern Africa.
Thomson’s gazelle
Thomson’s gazelles are endemic to Eastern Africa. The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is the most populous area of Thomson’s gazelle.
Topi
Topi are Very common in the Serengeti. they range from the long grass Serengeti plains to the Serengeti woodlands but is very rarely seen on the short grass plains in the Eastern Serengeti.
Eland
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 […]
Lesser Kudus
Overview Lesser kudus are mainly in the north of Tanzania. We can see these large antelopes in the Serengeti and Tarangire area. But these kudus are very shy and hardly wait around for viewers to get a few photos. We […]