Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
18 places
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African Golden Oriole
Oriolus auratus
The African golden oriole (Oriolus auratus), or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where African Golden Oriole is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
4 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the African Golden Oriole
Stays that give back
Across Limpopo
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Vhembe Wilderness Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,044a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Mazhou Camp Site
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 339a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
Leokwe Rest Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,743a night
African Golden Oriole recorded here
More stays nearby
Graceland Eco Retreat
Magoebaskloof
From R 2,000a night
Bramasole Boutique Hotel
Magoebaskloof
From R 1,512a night
Birder friendly
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Price on request
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the African Golden Oriole
Hosts have recorded the African Golden Oriole at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National 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
Oriolus auratus
Records
4
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Golden Oriole on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Golden Oriole in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Golden Oriole at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe 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 African Golden Oriole in South Africa?
The African Golden Oriole is most recorded in Limpopo (75% of records), Mpumalanga (25% of records), based on 4 iNaturalist observations. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the African Golden Oriole on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the African Golden Oriole?
The African Golden Oriole (Oriolus auratus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the African Golden Oriole?
The African golden oriole (Oriolus auratus), or African oriole, is a member of the oriole family of passerine birds which is a resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara desert.