Southern African Python
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Southern African Python

Python natalensis

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Insufficient data
overall probability at Amboseli National Park
2 Verified records at Amboseli National Park
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The Southern African rock python (Python natalensis) is a large python species native to Southern Africa inhabiting savanna and woodland. It was first described by Andrew Smith in 1833. Growing a length of more than 5 m (16 ft), this is one of the largest snakes in the world. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Amboseli National Park

African Rock Python
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African Rock Python

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Python sebae

Insufficient data

📅 Monthly Probability

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Fewer than 5 records of Southern African Python at Amboseli National Park — not enough to chart months honestly.

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Liwonde National Park 🇲🇼 Malawi
10–20%
2 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
10–20%
3 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
10–20%
4 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
10–20%
5 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
10–20%
6 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
10–20%
7 Chobe National Park 🇧🇼 Botswana
5–10%
8 Etosha National Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
5–10%
9 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
5–10%
10 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
5–10%
11 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
12 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
13 Gorongosa National Park 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Insufficient data
14 Waterberg Plateau Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
Insufficient data
15 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
16 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
Insufficient data
17 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
18 Amboseli National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
19 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
20 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
Insufficient data
21 Pilanesberg National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
22 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
23 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
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