Kruger National Park
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Red Knot
Calidris canutusNear threatened
The red knot (Calidris canutus) (just knot in English-speaking Europe) is a medium-sized shorebird which breeds in tundra and the Arctic Cordillera in the far north of Canada, Europe, and Russia.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Red Knot is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
38 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Red Knot
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
Red Knot recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Red Knot recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Red Knot recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Red Knot recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Red Knot recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
Damara Trail (De Mond)
De Mond Nature Reserve
From R 3,690a night
Red Knot recorded here
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 965a night
Red Knot recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
Overseers Mountain Cottage
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,009a night
Red Knot recorded here
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 770a night
Red Knot recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
Olifantsbos Guest House
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,859a night
Red Knot recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Red Knot recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
Langebos Huts
Addo Elephant National Park
From R 2,093a night
Red Knot recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Red Knot recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Red Knot recorded here
The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
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When and where to find the Red Knot
Hosts have recorded the Red Knot at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park and Table Mountain 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.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in LimpopoWestern Cape
Table Mountain · Agulhas · De Mond
Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western Cape
Eastern Cape
Addo Elephant
Eastern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Eastern Cape
KwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays 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
Near Threatened
Species
Calidris canutus
Records
38
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Red Knot on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red Knot in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red Knot at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Agulhas National Park, De Mond Nature Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park 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 Red Knot in South Africa?
The Red Knot is most recorded in Western Cape (74% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (24% of records), based on 38 iNaturalist observations. 54 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Red Knot on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Red Knot?
The Red Knot (Calidris canutus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Red Knot?
The red knot (Calidris canutus) (just knot in English-speaking Europe) is a medium-sized shorebird which breeds in tundra and the Arctic Cordillera in the far north of Canada, Europe, and Russia. It is a large member of the Calidris sandpipers, second only to the great knot. Six subspecies are recognised.