Where to see
Where to see the Egyptian Vulture in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Egyptian Vulture at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Neophron percnopterus · Endangered
Planning a trip
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.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Egyptian Vulture
Every stay on the Egyptian Vulture 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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