Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterusEndangered
The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Egyptian Vulture is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
4 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Egyptian Vulture
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a 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
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Egyptian Vulture recorded here
The Elephant Coast
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When and where to find the Egyptian Vulture
Hosts have recorded the Egyptian Vulture at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Endangered
Species
Neophron percnopterus
Records
4
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Egyptian Vulture on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Egyptian Vulture in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Egyptian Vulture at stays in or beside Kruger 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 Egyptian Vulture in South Africa?
The Egyptian Vulture is most recorded in Mpumalanga (75% of records), Limpopo (25% of records), based on 4 iNaturalist observations. 41 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Egyptian Vulture on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Egyptian Vulture?
The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Egyptian Vulture?
The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron. It is widely distributed; the Egyptian vulture is found from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to India.