Table Mountain National Park
Western Cape · Best Sep to Apr
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Red Knot
Calidris canutusNear threatened
The red knot (Calidris canutus) (just knot in English-speaking Europe) is a medium-sized shorebird which breeds in tundra and the Arctic Cordillera in the far north of Canada, Europe, and Russia.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Red Knot is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
38 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Red Knot
Stays that give back
Across the Western Cape
Damara Trail (De Mond)
De Mond Nature Reserve
From R 3,690a night
Red Knot recorded here
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 965a night
Red Knot recorded here
Overseers Mountain Cottage
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,009a night
Red Knot recorded here
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
From R 770a night
Red Knot recorded here
Olifantsbos Guest House
Table Mountain National Park
From R 4,859a night
Red Knot recorded here
West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park
From R 1,646a night
Red Knot recorded here
Agulhas Rest Camp
Agulhas National Park
From R 1,643a night
Red Knot recorded here
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The Cape Peninsula
Next stop
Mountain, ocean, and fynbos within reach of the city
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When and where to find the Red Knot
Hosts have recorded the Red Knot at stays in or beside Table Mountain National Park, Agulhas National Park and De Mond Nature Reserve.
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
Near Threatened
Species
Calidris canutus
Records
38
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Red Knot on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red Knot in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red Knot at stays in or beside Table Mountain National Park, Agulhas National Park, De Mond Nature Reserve and West Coast 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 Knot in South Africa?
The Red Knot is most recorded in Western Cape (74% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (24% of records), based on 38 iNaturalist observations. 7 places to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape have recorded the Red Knot on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Red Knot?
The Red Knot (Calidris canutus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Red Knot?
The red knot (Calidris canutus) (just knot in English-speaking Europe) is a medium-sized shorebird which breeds in tundra and the Arctic Cordillera in the far north of Canada, Europe, and Russia. It is a large member of the Calidris sandpipers, second only to the great knot. Six subspecies are recognised.