uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Greater Kestrel
Falco rupicoloides
The greater kestrel or white-eyed kestrel (Falco rupicoloides) is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae.
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
Records390 records
Curve from 390 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
Northern Cape and beyond
Provinces where Greater Kestrel is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
390 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Greater Kestrel
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Greater Kestrel recorded here
More stays nearby
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito
From R 13,000a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
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From R 4,280a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
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From R 1,280a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
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From R 5,400a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
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From R 5,990a night
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
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Price on request
Sungubala Eco Camp
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From R 1,140a night
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park
From R 1,691a night
Birder friendly
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Penwarn Farm
Underberg
From R 1,200a night
Birder friendly
Berghouse & Cottages
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 1,950a night
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Birder friendly
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Birder friendly
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Nottingham Road
From R 4,100a night
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Greater Kestrel
Hosts have recorded the Greater Kestrel at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg Nature Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Falco rupicoloides
Records
390
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Greater Kestrel on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Greater Kestrel in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Greater Kestrel 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 Greater Kestrel in South Africa?
The Greater Kestrel is most recorded in Northern Cape (54% of records), Western Cape (10% of records), North West (9% of records), based on 390 iNaturalist observations. 10 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Greater Kestrel on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Greater Kestrel?
The Greater Kestrel 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. uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Giants Castle Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Kamberg Nature Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Royal Natal National Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Greater Kestrel?
The greater kestrel or white-eyed kestrel (Falco rupicoloides) is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is one of the largest kestrels and is found in open country in southern and eastern Africa.