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Chameleo dilepis
This specific one was between 12-15 cm, a quite young one. The flap-necked chameleon, Chamaeleo dilepis, is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a large chameleon, reaching 35 cm (14 in). Colouring ranges through various shades of green, yellow, and brown. There is usually a pale stripe on the lower flanks and one to three pale patches higher on the flanks. These chameleons lay 25 to 50 eggs in a hole dug in soil, which is covered over again by the female. Food includes grasshoppers, butterflies and flies. This chameleon is kept as a pet.
Gravel road, savanna, woodland, Kruger National park, South Africa
OK. This name has been mentioned but not "suggested" so I'm suggesting it. I don't know if pattern is diagnostic (probably not) but I've found a few that match this specimen, and the range is good I think.
Wikipedia: The veiled chameleon, Chamaeleo calyptratus, is a large species of chameleon found in the mountain regions of Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veiled_cham...
Yes, this is most likely the Flap-necked Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis):
http://www.sntc.org.sz/reptiles/speciesi...
The other species which might be found in this area is the Wolkberg Dwarf Chameleon, but that is found along the escarpment (higher altitude).
http://www.krugerpark.co.za/krugerpark-t...