Kruger National Park
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Black-headed Oriole
Oriolus larvatus
The black-headed oriole (Oriolus larvatus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Records2,088 records
Curve from 2,088 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
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Black-headed Oriole is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
2,088 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Black-headed Oriole
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Barry House on Riverton
Robertson
From R 1,155a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a 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
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mbizane Escarpment Retreat
Mbombela
From R 3,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Pumula Lodge 4 Star Guesthouse Knysna
Hunter's Home, Knysna
From R 2,310a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Dulini Moya
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
From R 28,990a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
From R 2,170a night
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Black-headed Oriole recorded here
Kruger Lowveld
Next stop
Bushveld game country and the southern gates of the Kruger
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When and where to find the Black-headed Oriole
Hosts have recorded the Black-headed Oriole at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Goukamma 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
Limpopo
Kruger · Mapungubwe
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg · Phinda · Giants Castle
KwaZulu-NatalGuided drivesStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Eastern Cape
Addo Elephant · Kwandwe · Tsitsikamma
Eastern CapeSelf-driveGuided drivesStays in Eastern Cape
Western Cape
Goukamma · Garden Route
Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western Cape
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Oriolus larvatus
Records
2,088
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Black-headed Oriole on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Black-headed Oriole in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Black-headed Oriole at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Goukamma Nature Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and Phinda Private Game Reserve and other reserves. 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-headed Oriole in South Africa?
The Black-headed Oriole is most recorded in Western Cape (25% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (23% of records), Mpumalanga (17% of records), based on 2,088 iNaturalist observations. 109 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Black-headed Oriole on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Black-headed Oriole?
The Black-headed Oriole is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Goukamma Nature Reserve: year-round, warm Oct-Apr; Addo Elephant National Park: year-round, best Mar-May, Sep-Nov. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Black-headed Oriole?
The black-headed oriole (Oriolus larvatus) is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is found in Africa and has a very striking appearance with a bright yellow body, contrasting black head and flesh-coloured beak.