Observations by kangwane

Waterbuck were abundant in the area of Umbuluzi Estates west of the Simunye-Maphiveni road; largest grouping ever seen was 22, but after the area west of the road was put under sugar, most waterbuck shifted their ranges east onto Mbuluzi Nature Reserve. In the early 1980s their numbers were roughly estimated at around 50. Their numbers were impacted by heavy traffic along the road to Mlawula Station, poaching and heavy tick loads. These are the last wild in situ waterbuck in Swaziland, although a very successful relocation was made to IYSIS.

Rare epiphyte known from a single locality within the Conservancy, in seasonally moist forest at the head of a ravine on upper Ndzindza Nature Reserve in the Lubombo Mountains. Culverwell 521(PRE).

Date incorrect.

Collections: PRE - Ceratopteris cornuta: Siphiso valley, Sibayi pools, edge of seasonal pool. Culverwell JC 95 (date incorrect, will insert)

Specimen Braun KP 539 Siphiso valley, Sibayi pools, edge of seasonal pool - not known if same locality.

Extremely uncommon in region, only record in the Conservancy.

Common reedbuck survived in very low numbers on one section of Umbuluzi Estates until the early 1980s, in a drainage line between sugar canefields. This was the last individual seen, dead from unknown causes.

Single and small groups of oribi were fairly common on the higher areas of the Lubombos at least until the late 1980s. It is suspected that the Lubombo populations might be extinct as a result of hunting. These sightings are recorded here to confirm their (former) existence.