Where to see
Where to see the Nyala Tree in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Nyala Tree at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Xanthocercis zambesiaca
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Nyala Tree
Hosts have recorded the Nyala Tree at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Species
Xanthocercis zambesiaca
Records
166
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Nyala Tree on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Nyala Tree in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Nyala Tree at stays in or beside Kruger 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 Nyala Tree in South Africa?
The Nyala Tree is most recorded in Limpopo (75% of records), Mpumalanga (25% of records), based on 166 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Nyala Tree on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Nyala Tree?
The Nyala Tree 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. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Nyala Tree?
Xanthocercis zambesiaca (Mashatu tree or Nyala tree) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found in Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Nyala Tree
Every stay on the Nyala Tree 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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