
Glossy Ibis
The white-faced ibis is a wading bird in the ibis family, Threskiornithidae.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Glossy Ibis
Stays that give back
Across Limpopo
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park · From R 11,820 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park · From R 17,120 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park · From R 8,380 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park · From R 11,820 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Laluka Safari Lodge
Vaalwater · Price on request

Birder friendly
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve · Price on request
Maninghi Lodge
Welgevonden Game Reserve · Price on request
Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marakele National Park · Price on request
Marataba Safari Lodge
Marakele National Park · Price on request
Monwana Villa
Thornybush Game Reserve · Price on request
Monwana Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve · Price on request
Marataba Villa
Marakele National Park · Price on request
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit · From R 1,100 a night
&Beyond Ngala Tented Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve · Price on request
Tintswalo Scops Rest
Manyeleti Game Reserve · Price on request
Inzalo Safari Lodge
Welgevonden Game Reserve · Price on request
Graceland Eco Retreat
Magoebaskloof · From R 2,000 a night
Izingwe Lodge
Welgevonden Game Reserve · Price on request
Cape Vulture Lodge
Hoedspruit · From R 4,000 a night
Birder friendly
Makalali Main Lodge
Makalali Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Makalali River Lodge
Makalali Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Sofala Game Farm
Tolwe · Price on request
Birder friendly
Sunbird Lodge
Phalaborwa · From R 1,500 a night
Birder friendly
Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt
Rust de Winter · Price on request
Birder friendly
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Glossy Ibis
Hosts have recorded the Glossy Ibis at stays in or beside Kruger 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
Species
Plegadis falcinellus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Glossy Ibis on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Glossy Ibis in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Glossy Ibis 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.
What is the Glossy Ibis?
The white-faced ibis is a wading bird in the ibis family, Threskiornithidae.
























