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Caspian Plover
Anarhynchus asiaticus
The Caspian plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Caspian Plover is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
49 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Caspian Plover
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a 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
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Caspian Plover recorded here
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Caspian Plover
Hosts have recorded the Caspian Plover at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger · Mapungubwe
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
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
Anarhynchus asiaticus
Records
49
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Caspian Plover on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Caspian Plover in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Caspian Plover at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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 Caspian Plover in South Africa?
The Caspian Plover is most recorded in Western Cape (37% of records), Mpumalanga (18% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (16% of records), based on 49 iNaturalist observations. 46 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Caspian Plover on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian Plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds. The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.