Addo Elephant National Park
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Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
The black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris), also known as the black-browed mollymawk, is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae; it is the most widespread and common member of its family.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape
Provinces where Black-browed Albatross is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
18 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Black-browed Albatross
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Mbali Collection
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
From R 1,590a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Oudebosch Eco Cabins
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
From R 1,730a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 965a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Overseers Mountain Cottage
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,009a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 770a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Olifantsbos Guest House
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,859a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Langebos Huts
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,093a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 1,490a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Nyathi Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,901a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park
From R 1,646a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Matyholweni Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,426a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
Addo Rest Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 461a night
Black-browed Albatross recorded here
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When and where to find the Black-browed Albatross
Hosts have recorded the Black-browed Albatross at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park, Table Mountain National Park and Kogelberg 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.
Where to base yourself
Western Cape
Table Mountain · Kogelberg · West Coast
Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western CapeEastern Cape
Addo Elephant
Eastern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Eastern Cape
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
Thalassarche melanophris
Records
18
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Black-browed Albatross on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Black-browed Albatross in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Black-browed Albatross at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Kogelberg Nature Reserve and West Coast 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 Black-browed Albatross in South Africa?
The Black-browed Albatross is most recorded in Western Cape (100% of records), based on 18 iNaturalist observations. 12 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Black-browed Albatross on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Black-browed Albatross?
The Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Black-browed Albatross?
The black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris), also known as the black-browed mollymawk, is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae; it is the most widespread and common member of its family.