uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Marsh Warbler
Acrocephalus palustris
The marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) is an Old World warbler currently classified in the family Acrocephalidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Marsh Warbler is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
29 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Marsh Warbler
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Weenen
Weenen Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Spioenkop
Spioenkop Resort
From R 240a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Marsh Warbler recorded here
More stays nearby
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito
From R 13,000a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 4,280a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu
From R 1,280a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
From R 5,400a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond
From R 5,990a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 1,140a night
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park
From R 1,691a night
Birder friendly
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Marsh Warbler
Hosts have recorded the Marsh Warbler at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Acrocephalus palustris
Records
29
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Marsh Warbler on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Marsh Warbler in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Marsh Warbler at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ithala Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve and Mount Currie Nature Reserve and other reserves. 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 Marsh Warbler in South Africa?
The Marsh Warbler is most recorded in Western Cape (24% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (21% of records), Limpopo (21% of records), based on 29 iNaturalist observations. 16 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Marsh Warbler on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Marsh Warbler?
The Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Marsh Warbler?
The marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) is an Old World warbler currently classified in the family Acrocephalidae. It breeds in temperate Europe and western Asia and winters mainly in south east Africa. It is notable for incorporating striking imitations of a wide variety of other birds into its song.