Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Long-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes progne
The long-tailed widowbird (Euplectes progne), also known as the “Sakabula,” is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Dec
When Long-tailed Widowbird sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Dec
Records1,175 records
Curve from 1,175 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Gauteng and beyond
Provinces where Long-tailed Widowbird is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
1,175 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Long-tailed Widowbird
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Long-tailed Widowbird recorded here
Antbear Eco Lodge
Estcourt
From R 2,000a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Ntsikeni Community Lodge
KwaZulu-Natal
From R 850a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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From R 2,235a night
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Swellendam
From R 4,355a night
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From R 22,680a night
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
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From R 5,636a night
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Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa
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From R 2,800a night
Babylonstoren
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Price on request
An African Story by RETURN Africa
Bakoven, Cape Town
From R 9,900a night
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
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From R 11,820a night
Birder friendly
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Price on request
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
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From R 17,120a night
Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
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From R 11,820a night
Birder friendly
Jaci's Private Lodge
Madikwe
From R 31,500a night
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
From R 5,400a night
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
From R 1,100a night
The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the Long-tailed Widowbird
Hosts have recorded the Long-tailed Widowbird at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi 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.
Species
Euplectes progne
Records
1,175
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Long-tailed Widowbird on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Long-tailed Widowbird in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Long-tailed Widowbird at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi 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 Long-tailed Widowbird in South Africa?
The Long-tailed Widowbird is most recorded in Gauteng (51% of records), Mpumalanga (21% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (12% of records), based on 1,175 iNaturalist observations. 8 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Long-tailed Widowbird on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Long-tailed Widowbird?
Sightings of the Long-tailed Widowbird peak from Oct to Dec, based on 1,175 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Long-tailed Widowbird?
The long-tailed widowbird (Euplectes progne), also known as the “Sakabula,” is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. The species are found in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia. The long-tailed widowbird is a medium-sized bird and one of the most common in the territories it inhabits.