Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
2 places
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African Grass Owl
Tyto capensis
The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where African Grass Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
32 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the African Grass Owl
Stays that give back
Across Limpopo
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · Delagoa thorn · Knobthorn
From R 390 a night
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
African Grass Owl recorded here · Savanna biome · Cheetah · Delagoa thorn
From R 771 a night
More stays nearby
Verkijken Cottage
Haenertsburg
Birder friendly · Grassland biome · Bushbuck
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,500 a night
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 17,120 a night
Bramasole Boutique Hotel
Magoebaskloof
Birder friendly · Forest biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,512 a night
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 11,820 a night
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 8,380 a night
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 11,820 a night
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
Savanna biome · Giraffe · Cheetah
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 1,100 a night
Maninghi Lodge
Welgevonden Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Giraffe · African elephant
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School and 1 other
Price on request
Graceland Eco Retreat
Magoebaskloof
Savanna biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 2,000 a night
Sunbird Lodge
Phalaborwa
Birder friendly · Savanna biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 1,500 a night
Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marakele National Park
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Cape Vulture Lodge
Hoedspruit
Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Ana tree
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 4,000 a night
Zvakanaka Farm
Louis Trichardt
Birder friendly · Savanna biome
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 650 a night
Marataba Safari Lodge
Marakele National Park
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Kelora Bush Camp
Hoedspruit
Savanna biome
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 6,400 a night
Kamoka Bush Camp
Hoedspruit
Savanna biome · Ana tree
Gives back to DAKTARI Bush School
From R 3,278 a night
Monwana Villa
Thornybush Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Flaky bark thorn · Leadwood
From R 379 a night
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Blue wildebeest · Cheetah
From R 331 a night
Monwana Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
Savanna biome · Knobthorn · Leadwood
From R 1,445 a night
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
See places that give backPlanning a trip
When and where to find the African Grass Owl
Hosts have recorded the African Grass Owl at stays in or beside Kruger National 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
Species
Tyto capensis
Records
32
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the African Grass Owl on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the African Grass Owl in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Grass Owl at stays in or beside Kruger 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 Grass Owl in South Africa?
The African Grass Owl is most recorded in Western Cape (28% of records), Mpumalanga (22% of records), Eastern Cape (19% of records), based on 32 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the African Grass Owl on site or nearby.
What is the African Grass Owl?
The African grass owl (Tyto capensis) is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.