uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
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Barratt's Warbler
Bradypterus barratti
The Barratt's warbler or African scrub warbler (Bradypterus barratti), is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Jan
When Barratt's Warbler sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Jan
Records57 records
Curve from 57 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 Barratt's Warbler is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
57 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Barratt's Warbler
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Barratt's Warbler recorded here
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From R 9,900a night
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The Midlands
Next stop
Rolling green hills, dairy farms, and pottery studios
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When and where to find the Barratt's Warbler
Hosts have recorded the Barratt's Warbler at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg Nature Reserve.
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.
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
Bradypterus barratti
Records
57
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Barratt's Warbler on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Barratt's Warbler in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Barratt's Warbler at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve, Mount Currie Nature Reserve and Royal Natal 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.
Where can you see the Barratt's Warbler in South Africa?
The Barratt's Warbler is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (77% of records), Mpumalanga (12% of records), Eastern Cape (11% of records), based on 57 iNaturalist observations. 13 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Barratt's Warbler on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Barratt's Warbler?
Sightings of the Barratt's Warbler peak from Oct to Jan, based on 57 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Barratt's Warbler?
The Barratt's Warbler (Bradypterus barratti) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Barratt's Warbler?
The Barratt's warbler or African scrub warbler (Bradypterus barratti), is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It is found in eastern South Africa, Lesotho, eastern Zimbabwe and adjacent western Mozambique. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.