More than 500 bird species have been recorded in Kruger, representing roughly 60 percent of the total for South Africa. This includes more than 50 migratory species, most of which arrive from Eurasia or elsewhere in Africa in November and depart in April. Kruger is the best place in the country to see birds of prey; around 55 diurnal and 11 nocturnal species have been recorded. The less visited northern part of the park offers the best bird watching. All the rest camps tend to be hot spots because there is a high concentration of trees and shrubs.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
- African finfoot
- Bearded scrub robin
- Brown-headed parrot
- Greater blue-eared starling
- Kori bustard
- Lappet-faced vulture
- Martial eagle
- Pel’s fishing-owl
- Saddle-billed stork
- Senegal lapwing
- Southern ground hornbill
- Tawny eagle
- Thick-billed cuckoo
- Thrush nightingale
- White-headed vulture
- Yellow-billed oxpecker
Best Time for Bird Watching
Bird watching in Kruger Park is good year-round, but at its best from November to April, when Eurasian and intra-African migrants are present. The best time for general wildlife viewing is during the dry months of June to September.