Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
3 places
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African Grass Owl
Tyto capensis
The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where African Grass Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
32 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the African Grass Owl
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Antbear Eco Lodge
Estcourt
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust
From R 2,000 a night
Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard · Giraffe
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 240 a night
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome · Bushbuck · Common eland
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust and 1 other
From R 6,800 a night
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
From R 1,420 a night
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Hilltop Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
From R 900 a night
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · African wild dog · Spotted hyena
Gives back to Isibindi Foundation
Price on request
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
From R 130 a night
Ndumo
Ndumo Game Reserve
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · Nile crocodile · Hippopotamus
From R 190 a night
More stays nearby
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt biome
Gives back to Isibindi Foundation
From R 13,000 a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville
Grassland biome
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust
From R 4,280 a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Zululand Conservation Trust
From R 1,280 a night
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
Grassland biome
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust and 2 others
From R 5,400 a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond
Birder friendly · Grassland biome
Gives back to Isibindi Foundation
From R 5,990 a night
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville
Grassland biome · Spotted hyena · Leopard
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust
From R 1,140 a night
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park
Birder friendly · Grassland biome
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust
From R 1,691 a night
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Forest biome · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Gives back to Isibindi Foundation
Price on request
Penwarn Farm
Underberg
Birder friendly · Grassland biome · Blesbok · Serval
Gives back to Zululand Conservation Trust and 3 others
From R 1,200 a night
Berghouse & Cottages
Drakensberg, Bergville
Grassland biome
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust
From R 1,950 a night
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Birder friendly · Forest biome · Hippopotamus · Nile crocodile
Gives back to Isibindi Foundation and 1 other
Price on request
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Nottingham Road
Grassland biome · Bushbuck · Serval
Gives back to Royal Drakensberg Education Trust
From R 4,100 a night
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
Price on request
3 Driftwood Ballito
Ballito
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt biome
Gives back to National Sea Rescue Institute
From R 3,995 a night
Birdsong Cottage
Howick
Birder friendly · Grassland biome · Bushbuck · Vervet monkey
Gives back to Isibindi Foundation
From R 795 a night
&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Gives back to Endangered Wildlife Trust
Price on request
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When and where to find the African Grass Owl
Hosts have recorded the African Grass Owl at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Ithala Game Reserve and Ndumo Game 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.
Species
Tyto capensis
Records
32
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Grass Owl on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Grass Owl in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Grass Owl at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Ithala Game Reserve and Ndumo Game 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 African Grass Owl in South Africa?
The African Grass Owl is most recorded in Western Cape (28% of records), Mpumalanga (22% of records), Eastern Cape (19% of records), based on 32 iNaturalist observations. 8 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the African Grass Owl on site or nearby.
What is the African Grass Owl?
The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.