Kruger National Park
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Caspian Plover
Anarhynchus asiaticus
The Caspian plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Caspian Plover is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
49 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Caspian Plover
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
Caspian Plover recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Vhembe Wilderness Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,044a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Mazhou Camp Site
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 339a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Caspian Plover recorded here
Leokwe Rest Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,743a night
Caspian Plover 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
See places that give backPlanning a trip
When and where to find the Caspian Plover
Hosts have recorded the Caspian Plover 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
Anarhynchus asiaticus
Records
49
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Caspian Plover on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Caspian Plover in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Caspian Plover 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 Caspian Plover in South Africa?
The Caspian Plover is most recorded in Western Cape (37% of records), Mpumalanga (18% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (16% of records), based on 49 iNaturalist observations. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Caspian Plover on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian Plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds. The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.