Where to see
Where to see the Cape Chestnut in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Cape Chestnut at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Tsitsikamma National Park and Garden Route National Park.
Calodendrum capense
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When and where to find the Cape Chestnut
Hosts have recorded the Cape Chestnut at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Tsitsikamma National Park and Garden Route National Park.
Species
Calodendrum capense
Records
780
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Cape Chestnut on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Cape Chestnut in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Cape Chestnut at stays in or beside Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Garden Route National Park, Royal Natal National Park and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg 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 Cape Chestnut in South Africa?
The Cape Chestnut is most recorded in Western Cape (25% of records), Eastern Cape (24% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (20% of records), based on 780 iNaturalist observations. 7 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Cape Chestnut on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Cape Chestnut?
Sightings of the Cape Chestnut peak from Nov to Dec, based on 780 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Cape Chestnut?
Calodendrum capense is an African tree which was first studied at The Cape in South Africa and cultivated widely for its prolific flower display.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Cape Chestnut
Every stay on the Cape Chestnut page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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