uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Pennant-winged Nightjar is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
21 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Pennant-winged Nightjar
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar 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
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
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
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 Pennant-winged Nightjar
Hosts have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Caprimulgus vexillarius
Records
21
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Pennant-winged Nightjar on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Pennant-winged Nightjar in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, 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 Pennant-winged Nightjar in South Africa?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar is most recorded in Limpopo (95% of records), Mpumalanga (5% of records), based on 21 iNaturalist observations. 11 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa. It is an intra-African migrant and displays remarkable sexual dimorphism in the breeding season.