Southern Carmine Bee-eater

Merops nubicoides

The southern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) (formerly carmine bee-eater) occurs across sub-equatorial Africa, ranging from KwaZulu-Natal and Namibia to Gabon, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya.

from Wikipedia

Showing stays that recordSouthern Carmine Bee-eater8 stays list it on site or nearby

Species insights▾

When to visit

Most records Dec to Apr

When Southern Carmine Bee-eater sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.

Best monthsDec to Apr

Recorded in Limpopo~260 records

Curve from 566 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 Southern Carmine Bee-eater is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Mpumalanga

52%Limpopo

46%

566 records, iNaturalist

Parks where hosts record the Southern Carmine Bee-eater

Places to stay

8 results in Limpopo

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 27 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

Price on request

Satara Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 52 birds recorded · Blue wildebeest, Cheetah · Photography

From R 331 per night

Olifants Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 39 birds recorded · Knobthorn, Leadwood · Game drives

From R 1,445 per night

Maroela Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 56 birds recorded · Delagoa thorn, Knobthorn

From R 390 per night

Tlopi Tented Camp

Marakele National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 45 birds recorded · African elephant, Leopard

From R 1,866 per night

Roodewal Bush Lodge

Kruger National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 39 birds recorded · Knobthorn, Leadwood · Guided walk, Game drives

From R 10,966 per night

Mopani Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 28 birds recorded · Blue wildebeest, Flaky bark thorn · Guided walk, Game drives

From R 1,522 per night

Tamboti Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park

Southern Carmine Bee-eater recorded here · Savanna biome · 56 birds recorded · Cheetah, Delagoa thorn · Photography

From R 771 per night

More stays nearby

Maninghi Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 8 birds recorded · Giraffe, African elephant · Game drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Stargazing, Fishing

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 17,120 per night

Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 8,380 per night

Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Leopard, Spotted hyena · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Laluka Safari Lodge

Vaalwater

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Hiking

Price on request

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 2 birds recorded · Giraffe, Cheetah · Safaris, Game drives

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

From R 1,100 per night

Graceland Eco Retreat

Magoebaskloof

Savanna biome · Hiking

From R 2,000 per night

Izingwe Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Savanna biome · 15 birds recorded · Aardvark, Banded mongoose · Hiking, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Savanna biome · 15 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Makalali Main Lodge

Limpopo

Savanna biome

Price on request

Makalali River Lodge

Limpopo

Savanna biome

Price on request

Sofala Game Farm

Tolwe

Birder friendly

Price on request

Sunbird Lodge

Phalaborwa

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Stargazing, Game drives

From R 1,500 per night

Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt

Rust de Winter

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 8 birds recorded · Game drives

Supports BirdLife South Africa

Price on request

Cape Vulture Lodge

Hoedspruit

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 1 bird recorded · Spa, Mountain biking

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 4,000 per night

Plan a trip around these stays

Planning a trip

When and where to find the Southern Carmine Bee-eater

Hosts have recorded the Southern Carmine Bee-eater at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Marakele 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

Kruger Marakele

Species

Merops nubicoides

Records

566

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Southern Carmine Bee-eater on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Which parks and reserves are best for the Southern Carmine Bee-eater in Limpopo?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Southern Carmine Bee-eater at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Marakele 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 Southern Carmine Bee-eater in South Africa?

The Southern Carmine Bee-eater is most recorded in Mpumalanga (52% of records), Limpopo (46% of records), based on 566 iNaturalist observations. 8 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Southern Carmine Bee-eater on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Southern Carmine Bee-eater?

Sightings of the Southern Carmine Bee-eater peak from Dec to Apr, based on 566 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

What is the Southern Carmine Bee-eater?