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Southern Black Korhaan
Afrotis afraVulnerable
The southern black korhaan (Afrotis afra), also known as the black bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae.
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 Western Cape~512 records
Curve from 602 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
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Southern Black Korhaan is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
602 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Southern Black Korhaan
Stays that give back
Across the Western Cape
Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
Montagu
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome · Bontebok · Gemsbok
Gives back to Cape Leopard Trust
From R 350 a night
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · Black wildebeest · Bontebok
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 5,636 a night
Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge
Oudtshoorn
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · Gemsbok · Greater kudu
Gives back to Wolwekraal Nature Reserve
From R 5,060 a night
Marloth Nature Reserve
Marloth Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome
From R 1,180 a night
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Montagu
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Succulent Karoo biome · Black backed jackal · Honey badger
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 350 a night
Melkkamer Homestead, De Hoop
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · Bontebok · Southern right whale
Price on request
Bloukrans Off-Grid Cabin
Montagu
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · Black backed jackal · Honey badger
Gives back to BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,500 a night
Luiperd & Rooikat Cottages
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · Spekboom
From R 1,750 a night
De Hoop Collection
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · Bontebok · Southern right whale
Price on request
Bakoorvos & Silwervos Cottages
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · Spekboom
From R 1,750 a night
Coot, Shoveler, Egret & Moorhen Cottages
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome
From R 1,990 a night
Kingfisher Cottage
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome
From R 1,500 a night
Flamingo Cottage
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome
From R 1,430 a night
Oystercatcher Cottage
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome
From R 1,430 a night
Sandpiper Cottage
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome
From R 1,430 a night
Ichelesi Cottage
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · Spekboom
From R 1,950 a night
Tapfontein
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 250 a night
Anysberg Campsites
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 250 a night
Chameleon Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 1,520 a night
Leguaan Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 1,520 a night
Gecko Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 1,060 a night
Seps Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 930 a night
Agama Cottage
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome
From R 1,340 a night
The Whale Trail (De Hoop)
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Southern Black Korhaan recorded here · Fynbos biome · Bontebok · Southern right whale
From R 6,460 a night
The Cape Winelands
Next stop
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek vineyards, an hour up the N1
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When and where to find the Southern Black Korhaan
Hosts have recorded the Southern Black Korhaan at stays in or beside Anysberg Nature Reserve, Rocherpan Nature Reserve and De Hoop 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
Vulnerable
Species
Afrotis afra
Records
602
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Southern Black Korhaan on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Southern Black Korhaan in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Southern Black Korhaan at stays in or beside Anysberg Nature Reserve, Rocherpan Nature Reserve, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, De Mond Nature Reserve and Marloth Nature Reserve. 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 Black Korhaan in South Africa?
The Southern Black Korhaan is most recorded in Western Cape (85% of records), Eastern Cape (11% of records), based on 602 iNaturalist observations. 25 places to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape have recorded the Southern Black Korhaan on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Southern Black Korhaan?
The Southern Black Korhaan 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. Anysberg Nature Reserve: Autumn and spring, Mar-May, Sep-Nov; Rocherpan Nature Reserve: Winter and spring for birds and flowers, Jun-Oct; De Hoop Nature Reserve: Sep-Apr, flowers Aug-Oct; Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve: Autumn and spring, Mar-May, Sep-Nov. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Black Korhaan?
The Southern Black Korhaan (Afrotis afra) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Southern Black Korhaan?
The southern black korhaan (Afrotis afra), also known as the black bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. This small bustard is found in southwestern South Africa, from Namaqualand, south to Cape Town and east to Makhanda. It prefers semi-arid habitats such as grasslands, shrublands and savannas where it can easily prey on ground-dwelling arthropods and eat seeds.