Gol Kopjes

The Gol Kopjes boast the highest concentration of cheetahs in Africa. The world famous Gol Kopjes complex, called the world's largest Japanese rock garden, offers the finest game viewing in Africa during the green season. Hundreds of game loops bisect the constellation of kopjes and photographic opportunities abound (perhaps the best in the park). With a little patience, there is a good chance to witness the world's fastest land animal sprinting across the plains in pursuit of the fleet footed Thomson's Gazelle.

Seasonal Highlights

Month	Season	Weather	Wildlife Sightings	Rec.
Jan	Green Season	60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Feb	Green Season	60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Mar	Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration	Yes
Apr	Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration	Yes
May	Northward Migration	56 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration	Yes
Jun	Beginning of Dry Season	56 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Cheetah, Hyena, Eland Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration (early to mid June only)	Yes
Jul	Dry Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny	Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Aug	Dry Season	55 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Sep	Dry Season	55 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Oct	Dry Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny	Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Nov	Southward Migration	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes
Dec	Beginning of Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration, Zebra Migration, Thomson's Gazelle Migration, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo	Yes

Best Known For

• Highest cheetah density in Africa
• Hundreds of thrilling game loops to explore
• Called world’s largest Japanese rock garden
• Top wildlife viewing area

Size

100 square miles

Topography

Short Grass Plains, Spectacular Granite Kopjes, Valleys, Seasonal Waterholes

Main Species

Cheetah, Grant’s & Thomson’s Gazelle, Lion, Hyena, Honey Badger, Eland, Agama Lizard