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Published: 03-10-2025

Wildlife Wonders: Baby Sable and Royal Bull are Stealing Our Attention!

Looking for a family-friendly safari getaway close to Pilanesberg National Park or the Waterberg region in Limpopo? Both The Kingdom Resort in North West and Waterberg Game Park in Limpopo are home to some of the rarest wildlife you'll ever see. Their Rare Game Experiences offer unforgettable encounters with unique animals and this season brings two incredible highlights: a newborn baby sable antelope at Waterberg Game Park and the arrival of an adult Royal Bull (also called a Ghost Wildebeest) at The Kingdom Resort.

Wildlife Highlights: Baby Sable, Royal Bull, and More

At the Rare Game Experience at Waterberg Game Park in Limpopo, visitors can now spot a baby sable antelope. Known for their striking dark coats and graceful curved horns, sable antelope are among Africa's most majestic animals. Seeing a baby sable alongside its mother in the wild is a truly rare and moving sight, making your game drive even more memorable.

Over at The Kingdom Resort near Pilanesberg, the rare game collection has just welcomed an adult Royal Bull. This animal, often referred to as the Ghost Wildebeest, is a rare colour variant of the Blue Wildebeest (Brindled Gnu). Unlike albino animals, the Royal Bull has pale white colouring but retains dark eyes. With horns that resemble those of a Cape Buffalo, this new resident adds even more intrigue to The Kingdom Resort's Rare Game Experience wildlife offering.

Together, the Rare Game Experiences at Waterberg Game Park and The Kingdom Resort feature over 12 different species of rare antelope and wildebeest. Because these animals' unusual appearances are the result of recessive genes, spotting them in the wild is exceptionally rare. These guided drives give you a unique opportunity to view animals such as sable, roan, golden wildebeest and the newly added Royal Bull in a safe, carnivore-free environment.

By the way, families visiting with young children will enjoy the Tiny Tots enclosure, home to small game species rarely seen in the wild. It's a safe, guided walk where everyone can try to spot small animals and learn about their habits, making it a perfect complement to the larger game drives.

Plan Your Visit and See Rare Wildlife Up Close

Whether you're visiting Pilanesberg National Park or exploring the Limpopo Waterberg region, both The Kingdom Resort and Waterberg Game Park offer something extraordinary. With over 12 rare game species to see, family-friendly activities and experiences designed for all ages, there has never been a better time to plan your trip. Conveniently located in the North West near Pilanesberg and the Waterberg in Limpopo, these resorts are ideal for a quick safari getaway.

Pack your camera, bring the family and make lasting memories.

Book your Rare Game Experience at The Kingdom Resort or Waterberg Game Park today and witness Africa's rarest wildlife like never before.