Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Northern Cape · Best Aug to Oct
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Richard's Pipit
Anthus richardi
Richard's pipit (Anthus richardi) is a medium-sized passerine bird which breeds in open grasslands in northern Asia.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Richard's Pipit
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
From R 311a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Bitterpan Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Motswedi Camp Site
Mokala National Park
From R 628a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Kokerboomkloof Camp Site
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
From R 311a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Golden Gate Hotel And Chalets
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
From R 1,741a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Mosu Lodge
Mokala National Park
From R 1,401a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Glen Reenen Rest Camp
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
From R 339a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park
From R 1,646a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Nossob Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Gharagab Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Lilydale Rest Camp
Mokala National Park
From R 1,206a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Kalahari Tented Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,314a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
Highlands Mountain Retreat
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
From R 2,160a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
De Hoop Camping Site
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
From R 373a night
Richard's Pipit recorded here
More stays nearby
Coastal Retreat
Benguela Cove, Hermanus
From R 26,450a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
From R 5,400a night
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Birder friendly
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
From R 5,636a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
From R 22,680a night
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See places that give backPlanning a trip
When and where to find the Richard's Pipit
Hosts have recorded the Richard's Pipit at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Golden Gate Highlands 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
Northern Cape
Kgalagadi · Ai-Ais/Richtersveld · Mokala
Northern CapeSelf-driveStays in Northern CapeFree State
Golden Gate Highlands
Free StateSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Free StateWestern Cape
West Coast
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
Anthus richardi
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Richard's Pipit on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Richard's Pipit in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Richard's Pipit at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Mokala National Park and West Coast 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.
What is the conservation status of the Richard's Pipit?
The Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Richard's Pipit?
Richard's pipit (Anthus richardi) is a medium-sized passerine bird which breeds in open grasslands in northern Asia. It is a long-distance migrant moving to open lowlands in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a rare but regular vagrant to western Europe.