Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Pennant-winged Nightjar is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
21 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Pennant-winged Nightjar
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
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Pennant-winged Nightjar
Hosts have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Dusk and after dark. Listen for calls; a torch at camp or a night drive works best.
- Daytime. Roosting, well hidden.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger · Mapungubwe
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg · Giants Castle · iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalSelf-driveStays in KwaZulu-Natal
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
Caprimulgus vexillarius
Records
21
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Pennant-winged Nightjar on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Pennant-winged Nightjar in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kamberg Nature 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 Pennant-winged Nightjar in South Africa?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar is most recorded in Limpopo (95% of records), Mpumalanga (5% of records), based on 21 iNaturalist observations. 55 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa. It is an intra-African migrant and displays remarkable sexual dimorphism in the breeding season.