Goukamma Nature Reserve
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African Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus
The African emerald cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Jan
When African Emerald Cuckoo sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Jan
Records160 records
Curve from 160 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where African Emerald Cuckoo is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
160 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the African Emerald Cuckoo
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Verkijken Cottage
Haenertsburg
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Cussonia Cottage
Haenertsburg
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pumula Lodge 4 Star Guesthouse Knysna
Hunter's Home, Knysna
From R 2,310a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
From R 2,170a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Greystone Lodge
Dullstroom
From R 1,200a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe
From R 240a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Fish Eagle Loft
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,340a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Otter's Rest
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,370a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Kabeljou Cottage
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,560a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Stumpnose Cottage
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,560a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Blacktail Cottage
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,560a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Mvubu Bush Camp
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,380a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Buffalo Valley Vlei Lodge
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,580a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Buffalo Valley River Lodge
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,580a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
Buffalo Valley Forest Lodge
Goukamma Nature Reserve
From R 1,410a night
African Emerald Cuckoo recorded here
More stays nearby
Whale Coast Ocean Villa
Voëlklip, Hermanus
From R 2,235a night
Schoone Oordt Country House
Swellendam
From R 4,355a night
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
From R 22,680a night
The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the African Emerald Cuckoo
Hosts have recorded the African Emerald Cuckoo at stays in or beside Goukamma Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Where to base yourself
Western Cape
Goukamma · Keurbooms River
Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western CapeLimpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in LimpopoKwaZulu-Natal
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi · iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Chrysococcyx cupreus
Records
160
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Emerald Cuckoo on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Emerald Cuckoo in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Emerald Cuckoo at stays in or beside Goukamma Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Keurbooms River Nature 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 African Emerald Cuckoo in South Africa?
The African Emerald Cuckoo is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (49% of records), Western Cape (35% of records), Mpumalanga (6% of records), based on 160 iNaturalist observations. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the African Emerald Cuckoo on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the African Emerald Cuckoo?
Sightings of the African Emerald Cuckoo peak from Oct to Jan, based on 160 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the African Emerald Cuckoo?
The African emerald cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) is a species of cuckoo that is native to Africa.