Kruger National Park
Limpopo · Best Apr to Sep
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Stierling's Wren-warbler
Calamonastes stierlingi
Stierling's wren-warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi), is a species of bird in the Cisticolidae family found in southern Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Dec
When Stierling's Wren-warbler sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Dec
Recorded in Limpopo~44 records
Curve from 77 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 Stierling's Wren-warbler is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
77 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Stierling's Wren-warbler
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
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Roodewal Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,966a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 7,295a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 2,820a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,634a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 319a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Mopani Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,522a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Tamboti Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 771a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 378a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,670a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler recorded here
Pafuri Border Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 3,458a night
Stierling's Wren-warbler 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
Sunbird Lodge
Phalaborwa
From R 1,500a night
Birder friendly
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Stierling's Wren-warbler
Hosts have recorded the Stierling's Wren-warbler 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
Calamonastes stierlingi
Records
77
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Stierling's Wren-warbler on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Stierling's Wren-warbler in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Stierling's Wren-warbler 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 Stierling's Wren-warbler in South Africa?
The Stierling's Wren-warbler is most recorded in Limpopo (57% of records), Mpumalanga (42% of records), based on 77 iNaturalist observations. 18 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Stierling's Wren-warbler on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Stierling's Wren-warbler?
Sightings of the Stierling's Wren-warbler peak from Oct to Dec, based on 77 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Stierling's Wren-warbler?
The Stierling's Wren-warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Stierling's Wren-warbler?
Stierling's wren-warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi), is a species of bird in the Cisticolidae family found in southern Africa. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the miombo wren-warbler.