uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Striped Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis
The striped flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Striped Flufftail is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
22 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Striped Flufftail
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Vernon Crookes
Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
From R 480a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Spioenkop
Spioenkop Resort
From R 240a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Striped Flufftail recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Striped Flufftail 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 Striped Flufftail
Hosts have recorded the Striped Flufftail 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
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Sarothrura affinis
Records
22
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Striped Flufftail on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Striped Flufftail in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Striped Flufftail at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve, Mount Currie Nature Reserve, Royal Natal National Park and Spioenkop Dam 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 Striped Flufftail in South Africa?
The Striped Flufftail is most recorded in Western Cape (64% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (23% of records), Eastern Cape (9% of records), based on 22 iNaturalist observations. 13 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Striped Flufftail on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Striped Flufftail?
The Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Striped Flufftail?
The striped flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae. It is also known as the red-tailed flufftail. The species is closely related to the Madagascar flufftail. The species has a disjunct distribution with two subspecies. The nominate subspecies S. a. affinis is found in eastern South Africa and Swaziland.