Wildlife
Water Monitor
Varanus niloticus
The Nile monitor ( Varanus niloticus ) is a large member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae) found throughout much of Africa, but is absent from the west, where it is replaced by Varanus stellatus .
Wildlife
Water Monitor
Varanus niloticus
The Nile monitor ( Varanus niloticus ) is a large member of the monitor lizard family (Varanidae) found throughout much of Africa, but is absent from the west, where it is replaced by Varanus stellatus .
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings2,240 records
Curve from 2,240 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Water Monitor is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
2,242 records, iNaturalist
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