Rooibok

Impala

Locally, the Impala is known as a “Rooibok”. “Rooi” means red and “bok” means buck. The Impala is one of the most common African antelope and are easily recognised by their leaps into the air. An Impala can jump up to 3 m high and, when running, they can jump up to 10 m in distance. Male Impala, known as rams, have ringed horns which resemble the shape of a lyre. Female Impala, known as ewes, do not grow horns.