Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Red-footed Falcon
Falco vespertinusVulnerable
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Red-footed Falcon is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
36 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Red-footed Falcon
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
Red-footed Falcon 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
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Vhembe Wilderness Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,044a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Mazhou Camp Site
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 339a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
Leokwe Rest Camp
Mapungubwe National Park
From R 1,743a night
Red-footed Falcon 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 Red-footed Falcon
Hosts have recorded the Red-footed Falcon at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Falco vespertinus
Records
36
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Red-footed Falcon on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red-footed Falcon in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red-footed Falcon 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 Red-footed Falcon in South Africa?
The Red-footed Falcon is most recorded in Mpumalanga (25% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (17% of records), Gauteng (17% of records), based on 36 iNaturalist observations. 22 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Red-footed Falcon on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Red-footed Falcon?
The Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Red-footed Falcon?
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa.