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Flappet Lark
Showing stays that recordFlappet Lark10+ stays list it on site or nearby
Species insights

Parks where hosts record the Flappet Lark

Stays that give back

Across South Africa

Flappet Lark recorded here

Mdluli Safari Lodge

Reliably seen · Birder friendly

Kosi Forest Lodge

Reliably seen · Birder friendly

Wilge River Bush Camp

Flappet Lark recorded here

Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
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Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air

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When and where to find the Flappet Lark

Hosts have recorded the Flappet Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

How and when to see the Flappet Lark

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

  • Self-drive
    Stays in Limpopo
    Limpopo
  • Stays in KwaZulu-Natal
    KwaZulu-Natal

Ways to look

Drive yourself

Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.

Where hosts record it

Species

Amirafra rufocinnamomea

Records

43

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Flappet Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Which parks and reserves are best for the Flappet Lark in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Flappet Lark at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Madikwe Game Reserve. 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 Flappet Lark in South Africa?

The Flappet Lark is most recorded in Mpumalanga (49% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (26% of records), Limpopo (12% of records), based on 43 iNaturalist observations. 18 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Flappet Lark on site or nearby.

What is the Flappet Lark?

The flappet lark (Amirafra rufocinnamomea) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae that is widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa. The name flappet originates from the distinctive wing flapping sound made during its breeding season.