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Swamp Nightjar
Caprimulgus natalensis
The swamp nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
KwaZulu-Natal
Provinces where Swamp Nightjar is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
26 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Swamp Nightjar
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a 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
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Skukuza Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Nkambeni Safari Camp
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Swamp Nightjar recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Swamp 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 Swamp Nightjar
Hosts have recorded the Swamp Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and uMlalazi Nature Reserve.
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
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in LimpopoKwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Wetland · uMlalazi
KwaZulu-NatalSelf-driveStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Caprimulgus natalensis
Records
26
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Swamp Nightjar on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Swamp Nightjar in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Swamp Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and uMlalazi Nature Reserve. 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 Swamp Nightjar in South Africa?
The Swamp Nightjar is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (100% of records), based on 26 iNaturalist observations. 43 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Swamp Nightjar on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Swamp Nightjar?
The Swamp Nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Swamp Nightjar?
The swamp nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.