uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Cape Eagle-Owl
Bubo capensis
The Cape eagle-owl (Bubo capensis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Apr to May
When Cape Eagle-Owl sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsApr to May
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~4 records
Curve from 62 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Cape Eagle-Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
62 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Cape Eagle-Owl
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville · From R 6,800 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 190 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 190 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 130 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 840 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 270 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 200 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 360 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 170 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 1,070 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · From R 1,150 a night
Cape Eagle-Owl recorded here
More stays nearby
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito · From R 13,000 a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville · From R 4,280 a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu · From R 1,280 a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville · From R 5,400 a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond · From R 5,990 a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park · Price on request
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville · From R 1,140 a night
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park · From R 1,691 a night
Birder friendly
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Price on request
Penwarn Farm
Underberg · From R 1,200 a night
Birder friendly
Berghouse & Cottages
Drakensberg, Bergville · From R 1,950 a night
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Price on request
Birder friendly
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Nottingham Road · From R 4,100 a night
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Cape Eagle-Owl
Hosts have recorded the Cape Eagle-Owl at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg 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.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Bubo capensis
Records
62
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Cape Eagle-Owl on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Cape Eagle-Owl in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Cape Eagle-Owl at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve and Royal Natal 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.
Where can you see the Cape Eagle-Owl in South Africa?
The Cape Eagle-Owl is most recorded in Western Cape (63% of records), Eastern Cape (16% of records), Northern Cape (6% of records), based on 62 iNaturalist observations. 11 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Cape Eagle-Owl on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Cape Eagle-Owl?
Sightings of the Cape Eagle-Owl peak from Apr to May, based on 62 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Cape Eagle-Owl?
The Cape eagle-owl (Bubo capensis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is one of several large species of the eagle-owl genus Bubo.