Where to see
Where to see the Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Vachellia nilotica
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When and where to find the Scented-pod Thorn
Hosts have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Species
Vachellia nilotica
Records
932
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Scented-pod Thorn on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn 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 Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa?
The Scented-pod Thorn is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (33% of records), Limpopo (27% of records), North West (16% of records), based on 932 iNaturalist observations. 12 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Scented-pod Thorn?
Sightings of the Scented-pod Thorn peak from Mar to Apr, based on 932 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Scented-pod Thorn?
Vachellia nilotica (commonly known as gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia) is a tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It is also currently an invasive species of significant concern in Australia.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Scented-pod Thorn
Every stay on the Scented-pod Thorn 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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