18 Most popular Antelope species in Kenya-Travel video
Channel: eastafrican safaris
Date: 15/12/2023

Kenya is home to a diverse array of antelope species, each adapted to different habitats and ecosystems. Here is a summary of various types of antelopes found in Kenya:

Impala (Aepyceros melampus):

Found in various habitats, including savannas and woodlands.
Known for their agility and leaping ability.
Males have distinct lyre-shaped horns.
Grant's Gazelle (Nanger granti):

Inhabit grasslands and open plains.
Recognized by their slender build and S-shaped horns.
Named after the 19th-century Scottish explorer James Augustus Grant.
Thomson's Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii):

Commonly found in grasslands and open plains.
Recognizable by their distinctive black stripe on the sides.
Named after the Scottish geologist and naturalist Joseph Thomson.
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela):

Prefer grassy plains and savannas.
Have a robust build with curved horns.
Known for their territorial behavior.
Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger):

Found in savannas and grasslands.
Notable for their striking black coats and long, curved horns.
Males are larger and more robust than females.
Roan Antelope (Hippotragus equinus):

Inhabit open woodlands and grassy plains.
Recognized by their reddish-brown coats and distinctive facial markings.
Both males and females have long, slightly curved horns.
Eland (Taurotragus oryx):

Largest antelope species.
Inhabit a variety of habitats, including savannas and woodlands.
Both males and females have spiral-shaped horns.
Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri):

Found in arid areas, especially thornbush and scrubland.
Known for their long necks and standing on hind legs to reach higher vegetation.
Males have slender, lyre-shaped horns.
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus):

Prefer habitats near water, such as lakes and rivers.
Recognizable by the distinct white ring on their rump.
Males have long, forward-curving horns.
Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus):

Inhabit grasslands and savannas.
Have a distinctive, elongated face and lyre-shaped horns.
Several subspecies exist, such as the Coke's Hartebeest and the Lelwel Hartebeest.
These antelope species contribute to the rich biodiversity of Kenya's ecosystems, showcasing various adaptations to different environmental conditions.