uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Grey-winged Francolin
Scleroptila afra
The grey-winged francolin (Scleroptila afra) 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
Records492 records
Curve from 492 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
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Grey-winged Francolin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
492 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Grey-winged Francolin
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Weenen
Weenen Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Grey-winged Francolin recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Grey-winged Francolin 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
Magudu
From R 1,280a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
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From R 5,400a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond
From R 5,990a night
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
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
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Grey-winged Francolin
Hosts have recorded the Grey-winged Francolin at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Kamberg Nature 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.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Scleroptila afra
Records
492
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Grey-winged Francolin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Grey-winged Francolin in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Grey-winged Francolin at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve, Mount Currie Nature Reserve, Royal Natal National Park and Weenen 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 Grey-winged Francolin in South Africa?
The Grey-winged Francolin is most recorded in Western Cape (67% of records), Eastern Cape (12% of records), Northern Cape (8% of records), based on 492 iNaturalist observations. 12 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Grey-winged Francolin on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Grey-winged Francolin?
The Grey-winged 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. 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; Mount Currie Nature Reserve: Summer, Oct-Mar ; winter is cold. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Grey-winged Francolin?
The grey-winged francolin (Scleroptila afra) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Lesotho and South Africa.