Kruger National Park
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Icterine Warbler
Hippolais icterina
The icterine warbler (Hippolais icterina) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Icterine Warbler is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
20 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Icterine Warbler
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
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Mbombela
From R 3,300a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 965a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Overseers Mountain Cottage
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,009a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 770a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Olifantsbos Guest House
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,859a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Icterine Warbler recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Icterine Warbler recorded here
The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the Icterine Warbler
Hosts have recorded the Icterine Warbler at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier 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
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg · Giants Castle · Kamberg
KwaZulu-NatalSelf-driveStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Northern Cape
Kgalagadi
Northern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Northern CapeWestern Cape
Table Mountain
Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western Cape
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
Hippolais icterina
Records
20
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Icterine Warbler on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Icterine Warbler in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Icterine Warbler at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Table Mountain National Park, Mapungubwe National Park and Giants Castle Game Reserve and other reserves. 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 Icterine Warbler in South Africa?
The Icterine Warbler is most recorded in Limpopo (40% of records), Mpumalanga (25% of records), North West (25% of records), based on 20 iNaturalist observations. 72 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Icterine Warbler on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Icterine Warbler?
The Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Icterine Warbler?
The icterine warbler (Hippolais icterina) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in mainland Europe except the southwest, where it is replaced by its western counterpart, melodious warbler. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.