Where to see
Where to see the Bradfield's Swift in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Bradfield's Swift at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park.
Apus bradfieldi · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Bradfield's Swift
Hosts have recorded the Bradfield's Swift at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park.
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
Apus bradfieldi
Records
12
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Bradfield's Swift on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Bradfield's Swift in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Bradfield's Swift at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls 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 Bradfield's Swift in South Africa?
The Bradfield's Swift is most recorded in Northern Cape (100% of records), based on 12 iNaturalist observations. 13 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Bradfield's Swift on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Bradfield's Swift?
The Bradfield's Swift (Apus bradfieldi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Bradfield's Swift?
The Bradfield's swift (Apus bradfieldi) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Bradfield's Swift
Every stay on the Bradfield's Swift 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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