Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Shelley's Francolin
Scleroptila shelleyi
Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Recorded in Limpopo~15 records
Curve from 116 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 Shelley's Francolin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
116 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Shelley's Francolin
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
Shelley's Francolin 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
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Shelley's Francolin recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Shelley's Francolin 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
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
From R 1,100a night
Maninghi Lodge
Welgevonden Game Reserve
Price on request
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 Shelley's Francolin
Hosts have recorded the Shelley's Francolin 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
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Scleroptila shelleyi
Records
116
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Shelley's Francolin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Shelley's Francolin in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Shelley's Francolin 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.
Where can you see the Shelley's Francolin in South Africa?
The Shelley's Francolin is most recorded in Mpumalanga (43% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (41% of records), Limpopo (13% of records), based on 116 iNaturalist observations. 19 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Shelley's Francolin on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Shelley's Francolin?
The Shelley's Francolin is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Shelley's Francolin?
The Shelley's Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Shelley's Francolin?
Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley.
