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Shelley's Francolin
Scleroptila shelleyi
Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Records116 records
Curve from 116 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
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Shelley's Francolin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
116 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Shelley's Francolin
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
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
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
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Shelley's Francolin
Hosts have recorded the Shelley's Francolin at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Giants Castle Game Reserve.
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 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
Scleroptila shelleyi
Records
116
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Shelley's Francolin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Shelley's Francolin in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Shelley's Francolin at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ithala Game Reserve 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 Shelley's Francolin in South Africa?
The Shelley's Francolin is most recorded in Mpumalanga (43% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (41% of records), Limpopo (13% of records), based on 116 iNaturalist observations. 58 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Shelley's Francolin on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Shelley's Francolin?
The Shelley's Francolin is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Giants Castle Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; iSimangaliso Wetland Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Shelley's Francolin?
The Shelley's Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Shelley's Francolin?
Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley.