Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Monotonous Lark
Mirafra passerina
The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Nov to Mar
When Monotonous Lark sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsNov to Mar
Recorded in Limpopo~59 records
Curve from 97 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
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Monotonous Lark is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
97 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Monotonous Lark
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
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt
Rust de Winter
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Vhembe Wilderness Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,044a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Mazhou Camp Site
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 339a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Monotonous Lark recorded here
Leokwe Rest Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,743a night
Monotonous Lark 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
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 Monotonous Lark
Hosts have recorded the Monotonous Lark 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
Mirafra passerina
Records
97
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Monotonous Lark on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Monotonous Lark in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Monotonous Lark 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 Monotonous Lark in South Africa?
The Monotonous Lark is most recorded in Limpopo (61% of records), Mpumalanga (19% of records), North West (14% of records), based on 97 iNaturalist observations. 22 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Monotonous Lark on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Monotonous Lark?
Sightings of the Monotonous Lark peak from Nov to Mar, based on 97 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Monotonous Lark?
The Monotonous Lark (Mirafra passerina) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Monotonous Lark?
The monotonous lark (Mirafra passerina) is a species of lark in the family Alaudidae found in southern Africa.
