Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Northern Cape · Best Aug to Oct
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South African Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon spilodera
The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to central−western and southern Africa.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Nov
When South African Cliff Swallow sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Nov
Recorded in Northern Cape~13 records
Curve from 166 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
Free State and beyond
Provinces where South African Cliff Swallow is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
166 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the South African Cliff Swallow
Stays that give back
Across the Northern Cape
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Bitterpan Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Nossob Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Gharagab Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Kalahari Tented Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,314a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
South African Cliff Swallow recorded here
More stays nearby
Richmond Rooms
Richmond
From R 1,230a night
Mooifontein Farm
Colesberg
From R 1,486a night
Rooikloof Guest Farm
Sutherland
From R 1,600a night
Frontier River Resort
Northern Cape
From R 2,050a night
Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
From R 311a night
Motswedi Camp Site
Mokala National Park
From R 628a night
Kokerboomkloof Camp Site
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
From R 311a night
Skilpad Rest Camp
Namaqua National Park
From R 953a night
Mosu Lodge
Mokala National Park
From R 1,401a night
Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp
Tankwa Karoo National Park
From R 192a night
Augrabies Falls Rest Camp
Augrabies Falls National Park
From R 362a night
Lilydale Rest Camp
Mokala National Park
From R 1,206a night
Elandsberg Rest Camp
Tankwa Karoo National Park
From R 1,741a night
De Hoop Camping Site
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
From R 373a night
The Apollis Cottage
Concordia, Springbok
From R 1,700a night
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When and where to find the South African Cliff Swallow
Hosts have recorded the South African Cliff Swallow at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier 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
Petrochelidon spilodera
Records
166
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the South African Cliff Swallow on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the South African Cliff Swallow in Northern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the South African Cliff Swallow at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier 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 South African Cliff Swallow in South Africa?
The South African Cliff Swallow is most recorded in Free State (33% of records), Mpumalanga (24% of records), North West (13% of records), based on 166 iNaturalist observations. 9 places to stay on Spekboom in Northern Cape have recorded the South African Cliff Swallow on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the South African Cliff Swallow?
Sightings of the South African Cliff Swallow peak from Oct to Nov, based on 166 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the South African Cliff Swallow?
The South African Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the South African Cliff Swallow?
The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to central−western and southern Africa.