Where to see
Where to see the Golden Weaver in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Golden Weaver at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Ploceus subaureus · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Golden Weaver
Hosts have recorded the Golden Weaver at stays in or beside Kruger 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
Ploceus subaureus
Records
891
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Golden Weaver on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Golden Weaver in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Golden Weaver 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 Golden Weaver in South Africa?
The Golden Weaver is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (84% of records), Eastern Cape (15% of records), based on 891 iNaturalist observations. 42 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Golden Weaver on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Golden Weaver?
Sightings of the Golden Weaver peak from Oct to Dec, based on 891 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Golden Weaver?
The Golden Weaver (Ploceus subaureus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Golden Weaver?
The eastern golden weaver (Ploceus subaureus) is a species of bird in the Ploceidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Golden Weaver
Every stay on the Golden Weaver 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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