Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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African Grass Owl
Tyto capensis
The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where African Grass Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
32 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the African Grass Owl
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Reflections Eco-Reserve
Wilderness
From R 2,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
African Grass Owl recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris
Mpumalanga
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe
From R 240a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Talamati Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,756a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
From R 1,420a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Hilltop Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
From R 900a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Ndumo
Ndumo Game Reserve
From R 190a night
African Grass Owl recorded here
Antbear Eco Lodge
Estcourt
From R 2,000a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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 Grass Owl
Hosts have recorded the African Grass Owl at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and Ithala Game Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- Dusk and after dark. Listen for calls; a torch at camp or a night drive works best.
- Daytime. Roosting, well hidden.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in LimpopoKwaZulu-Natal
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi · Ithala · Ndumo
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
Tyto capensis
Records
32
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Grass Owl on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Grass Owl in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Grass Owl at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Ithala Game Reserve and Ndumo 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 African Grass Owl in South Africa?
The African Grass Owl is most recorded in Western Cape (28% of records), Mpumalanga (22% of records), Eastern Cape (19% of records), based on 32 iNaturalist observations. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the African Grass Owl on site or nearby.
What is the African Grass Owl?
The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.