European Roller

Coracias garrulus

The European roller (Coracias garrulus) is the only member of the roller family of birds to breed in Europe.

from Wikipedia

Showing stays that recordEuropean Roller1 stay lists it on site or nearby

Species insights▾

When to visit

Most records Dec to Apr

When European Roller sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.

Best monthsDec to Apr

Recorded in Limpopo~374 records

Curve from 1,625 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 European Roller is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

1,625 records, iNaturalist

Parks where hosts record the European Roller

Places to stay

1 result in Limpopo

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

European Roller recorded here · Savanna biome · 27 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

Price on request

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Maninghi Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 8 birds recorded · Giraffe, African elephant · Game drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Stargazing, Fishing

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 17,120 per night

Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 8,380 per night

Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Leopard, Spotted hyena · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Laluka Safari Lodge

Vaalwater

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Hiking

Price on request

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 2 birds recorded · Giraffe, Cheetah · Safaris, Game drives

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

From R 1,100 per night

Graceland Eco Retreat

Magoebaskloof

Savanna biome · Hiking

From R 2,000 per night

Izingwe Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Savanna biome · 15 birds recorded · Aardvark, Banded mongoose · Hiking, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Savanna biome · 15 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Makalali Main Lodge

Limpopo

Savanna biome

Price on request

Makalali River Lodge

Limpopo

Savanna biome

Price on request

Sofala Game Farm

Tolwe

Birder friendly

Price on request

Sunbird Lodge

When and where to find the European Roller

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.

Species

Coracias garrulus

Records

1 625

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the European Roller on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Where can you see the European Roller in South Africa?

The European Roller is most recorded in Mpumalanga (36% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (29% of records), Limpopo (23% of records), based on 1 625 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo has recorded the European Roller on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the European Roller?

Sightings of the European Roller peak from Dec to Apr, based on 1 625 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

What is the European Roller?

The European roller (Coracias garrulus) is the only member of the roller family of birds to breed in Europe. Its overall range extends into the Middle East, Central Asia and Morocco.