What is the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl?

Verreaux's eagle-owl (Ketupa lactea), also commonly known as the milky eagle owl or giant eagle owl, is a member of the family Strigidae. This species is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. A member of the genus Ketupa, it is the largest African owl, measuring up to 66 cm (26 in) in total length. This eagle-owl is a resident primarily of dry, wooded savanna.

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Verreaux's Eagle-Owl

Ketupa lactea

Verreaux's eagle-owl (Ketupa lactea), also commonly known as the milky eagle owl or giant eagle owl, is a member of the family Strigidae.

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Showing stays that recordVerreaux's Eagle-Owl10+ stays list it on site or nearby

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Wanneer om te besoek

Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

Beste maandeEnige maand

Recorded in Limpopo~241 records

Curve from 710 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Waar jy dit sal kry

Mpumalanga and beyond

Provinces where Verreaux's Eagle-Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

710 records, iNaturalist

Parke waar gashere die Verreaux's Eagle-Owl aanteken

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10+ resultate in Limpopo

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 27 voëls aangeteken · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

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Izingwe Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 15 voëls aangeteken · Aardvark, Banded mongoose · Hiking, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Inzalo Safari Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 15 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Satara Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 52 voëls aangeteken · Blue wildebeest, Cheetah · Photography

Van R 331 per nag

Olifants Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 39 voëls aangeteken · Knobthorn, Leadwood · Game drives

Van R 1,445 per nag

Maroela Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 56 voëls aangeteken · Delagoa thorn, Knobthorn

Van R 390 per nag

Roodewal Bush Lodge

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 39 voëls aangeteken · Knobthorn, Leadwood · Guided walk, Game drives

Van R 10,966 per nag

Bateleur Bushveld Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 31 voëls aangeteken · Blue wildebeest, Bushbuck

Van R 2,820 per nag

Sirheni Bushveld Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 31 voëls aangeteken · Cheetah, Impala lily

Van R 1,634 per nag

Tamboti Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 56 voëls aangeteken · Cheetah, Delagoa thorn · Photography

Van R 771 per nag

Shingwedzi Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Verreaux's Eagle-Owl hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 31 voëls aangeteken · Bushbuck, Cheetah · Photography

Van R 378 per nag

Meer verblyfplekke naby

Maninghi Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanne-bioom · 8 voëls aangeteken · Giraffe, African elephant · Game drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Voëlkykervriendelik · Woud-bioom · 16 voëls aangeteken · Fishing, Guided walk

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Van R 11,820 per nag

Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Voëlkykervriendelik · Woud-bioom · 16 voëls aangeteken · Stargazing, Fishing

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Van R 17,120 per nag

Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Voëlkykervriendelik · Woud-bioom · 16 voëls aangeteken · Fishing, Guided walk

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Van R 8,380 per nag

Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Voëlkykervriendelik · Woud-bioom · 16 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Spotted hyena · Fishing, Guided walk

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Van R 11,820 per nag

Laluka Safari Lodge

Vaalwater

Voëlkykervriendelik · Savanne-bioom · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Hiking

Prys op aanvraag

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanne-bioom · 2 voëls aangeteken · Giraffe, Cheetah · Safaris, Game drives

Ondersteun DAKTARI Bush School

Van R 1,100 per nag

Graceland Eco Retreat

Magoebaskloof

Savanne-bioom · Hiking

Van R 2,000 per nag

Makalali Main Lodge

Limpopo

Savanne-bioom

Prys op aanvraag

Makalali River Lodge

Limpopo

Savanne-bioom

Prys op aanvraag

Sofala Game Farm

Tolwe

Voëlkykervriendelik

Prys op aanvraag

Sunbird Lodge

Phalaborwa

Voëlkykervriendelik · Savanne-bioom · Stargazing, Game drives

Van R 1,500 per nag

Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt

Rust de Winter

Voëlkykervriendelik · Savanne-bioom · 8 voëls aangeteken · Game drives

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

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Beplan 'n reis rondom hierdie verblyf

Beplan 'n reis

Wanneer en waar om die Verreaux's Eagle-Owl te vind

Gashere het die Verreaux's Eagle-Owl aangeteken by verblyf in of langs Kruger National Park and Welgevonden Game Reserve.

Beste tye van die dag

Skemer en na donker. Luister vir roepe; 'n flits in die kamp of 'n nagrit werk die beste.
Bedags. Slaap, goed versteek.

Maniere om te kyk

Ry self

Jou eie voertuig en pas, op die park se paaie.

Waar gashere dit aanteken

Kruger

Begeleide ritte van 'n lodge af

'n Gids wat weet waar om te kyk, met veldritte en nagritte in die privaat reservate.

Waar gashere dit aanteken

Welgevonden

Spesie

Ketupa lactea

Aantekeninge

710

iNaturalist-waarnemings

Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.

Vrae wat reisigers vra

'n Aantekening beteken 'n gasheer het die Verreaux's Eagle-Owl op die eiendom of naby gesien. Dit is nooit 'n waarborg van 'n waarneming nie.

Which parks and reserves are best for the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl in Limpopo?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Welgevonden Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.

Where can you see the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl in South Africa?

The Verreaux's Eagle-Owl is most recorded in Mpumalanga (47% of records), Limpopo (34% of records), Northern Cape (10% of records), based on 710 iNaturalist observations. 11 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl?

The Verreaux's Eagle-Owl is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; Welgevonden Game Reserve: May-Sep, dry season. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.