Where to see
Where to see the African Hobby in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the African Hobby at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Falco cuvierii · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the African Hobby
Hosts have recorded the African Hobby at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Falco cuvierii
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Hobby on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Hobby in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Hobby at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park. 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.
What is the conservation status of the African Hobby?
The African Hobby (Falco cuvierii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the African Hobby?
The African hobby (Falco cuvierii) is a small species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the African Hobby
Every stay on the African Hobby page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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