Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where Pennant-winged Nightjar is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
21 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Pennant-winged Nightjar
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
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Vhembe Wilderness Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,044a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Mazhou Camp Site
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 339a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar recorded here
Leokwe Rest Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,743a night
Pennant-winged Nightjar 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
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When and where to find the Pennant-winged Nightjar
Hosts have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe 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
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Caprimulgus vexillarius
Records
21
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Pennant-winged Nightjar on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Pennant-winged Nightjar in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar 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 Pennant-winged Nightjar in South Africa?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar is most recorded in Limpopo (95% of records), Mpumalanga (5% of records), based on 21 iNaturalist observations. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Pennant-winged Nightjar on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The pennant-winged nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa. It is an intra-African migrant and displays remarkable sexual dimorphism in the breeding season.