Ec Reserve Celebrates Wildlife Abundance During Birthing Season

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, located in South Africas Eastern Cape, welcomes new life during its annual birthing season, which peaks between November and January, and invites visitors to experience this unique opportunity to witness the birth of young animals including antelope, zebra, elephants and potentially cheetah cubs across the reserves pristine terrain.

Visitors can experience the phenomenon of synchronised birthing when species such as impala, blesbok, kudu and black wildebeest deliver their young during this time. Impala are often the first to give birth, followed by other antelope species, filling the reserve with fawn-coloured offspring. Larger animals like zebra, giraffe, rhino and elephant also produce young throughout the year, contributing to Decembers vibrant wildlife activity.