Where to see
Where to see the Halfmens in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Halfmens at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
Pachypodium namaquanum
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Halfmens
Hosts have recorded the Halfmens at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
Species
Pachypodium namaquanum
Records
189
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Halfmens on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Halfmens in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Halfmens at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld 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 Halfmens in South Africa?
The Halfmens is most recorded in Northern Cape (100% of records), based on 189 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Halfmens on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Halfmens?
Sightings of the Halfmens peak from Aug to Sep, based on 189 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Halfmens?
Pachypodium namaquanum is a succulent plant of Southern Africa. The genus name Pachypodium is from the Greek for 'thick foot', an allusion to its swollen base, while the species name namaquanum is a reference to Namaqualand.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Halfmens
Every stay on the Halfmens 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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