Anysberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape · Best Autumn and spring
7 places
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Sand Martin
Riparia riparia
Phalaris arundinacea, sometimes known as reed canary grass, is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Sand Martin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
3 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Sand Martin
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge
Oudtshoorn
From R 5,060a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Forellenhof Guest Farm
Wakkerstroom
From R 1,500a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Sand Martin recorded here
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Wetlands Country House & Sheds
Wakkerstroom
From R 2,550a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Tapfontein
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 250a night
Sand Martin recorded here
Anysberg Campsites
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 250a night
Sand Martin recorded here
Chameleon Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 1,520a night
Sand Martin recorded here
Leguaan Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 1,520a night
Sand Martin recorded here
Gecko Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 1,060a night
Sand Martin recorded here
Seps Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 930a night
Sand Martin recorded here
Agama Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
From R 1,340a night
Sand Martin recorded here
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The Klein Karoo
Next stop
Dry mountains, ostriches, and Calitzdorp's port wines
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When and where to find the Sand Martin
Hosts have recorded the Sand Martin at stays in or beside Anysberg Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park and 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.
Where to base yourself
Western Cape
Anysberg
Western CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Western CapeLimpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in LimpopoKwaZulu-Natal
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi · iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Species
Riparia riparia
Records
3
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Sand Martin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Sand Martin in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Sand Martin at stays in or beside Anysberg Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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 Sand Martin in South Africa?
The Sand Martin is most recorded in Western Cape (33% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (33% of records), Gauteng (33% of records), based on 3 iNaturalist observations. 17 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Sand Martin on site or nearby.
What is the Sand Martin?
Phalaris arundinacea, sometimes known as reed canary grass, is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America.