uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Red-winged Francolin
Scleroptila levaillantii
The red-winged francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) 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
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~41 records
Curve from 133 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
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Red-winged Francolin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
133 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Red-winged Francolin
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
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Red-winged Francolin recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Red-winged Francolin 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
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
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Red-winged Francolin
Hosts have recorded the Red-winged Francolin at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and Ithala Game 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 levaillantii
Records
133
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Red-winged Francolin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red-winged Francolin in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red-winged Francolin at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Ithala Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve, Mount Currie 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 Red-winged Francolin in South Africa?
The Red-winged Francolin is most recorded in Mpumalanga (35% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (31% of records), Gauteng (12% of records), based on 133 iNaturalist observations. 13 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Red-winged Francolin on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Red-winged Francolin?
The Red-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; Ithala Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Kamberg Nature Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Red-winged Francolin?
The red-winged francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.