What is the Puff Adder?

Bitis arietans is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands from Morocco and western Arabia throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions. It is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition.

Wildlife

Pofadder

Puff AdderBitis arietans

Bitis arietans is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands from Morocco and western Arabia throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions.

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Showing stays that recordPuff Adder20+ stays list it on site or nearby

Spesie-insigte▾

Wanneer om te besoek

Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

Beste maandeEnige maand

Records3,670 records

Curve from 3,670 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.

Waar jy dit sal kry

Western Cape and beyond

Provinces where Puff Adder is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

3,672 records, iNaturalist

Parke waar gashere die Puff Adder aanteken

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20+ resultate in Suid-Afrika

Singita Sweni Lodge

Mpumalanga

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 53 voëls aangeteken · Lion, Leopard

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Singita Lebombo Lodge

Mpumalanga

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 50 voëls aangeteken · Lion, Leopard

Prys op aanvraag

Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris

Mpumalanga

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 224 voëls aangeteken · Aardvark, African elephant · Guided walk, Game drives

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

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Mdluli Safari Lodge

Hazyview

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 224 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Game drives

Van R 10,670 per nag

Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge

Hazyview

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 224 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 17,400 per nag

Izingwe Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 15 voëls aangeteken · Aardvark, Banded mongoose · Hiking, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp

Marloth Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 224 voëls aangeteken · Impala, Spotted hyena · Safaris, Guided walk

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 11,980 per nag

Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp

Marloth Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 224 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Guided walk

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

Van R 17,500 per nag

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 15 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Ouberg Private Nature Reserve

Montagu

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Sukkulente Karoo-bioom · 109 voëls aangeteken · Black backed jackal, Honey badger · Cycling

Ondersteun BirdLife South Africa

Van R 350 per nag

Grootkolk Wilderness Camp

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 97 voëls aangeteken · Gemsbok, Springbok

Van R 2,634 per nag

Bitterpan Wilderness Camp

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 97 voëls aangeteken · Gemsbok, Camel thorn · Stargazing, 4x4 trails

Van R 2,634 per nag

Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 97 voëls aangeteken · Camel thorn, Gemsbok · Stargazing

Van R 2,634 per nag

Gharagab Wilderness Camp

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 97 voëls aangeteken · Gemsbok, Giraffe · Stargazing, 4x4 trails

Van R 2,634 per nag

Kalahari Tented Camp

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 97 voëls aangeteken · Gemsbok, Springbok · Stargazing

Van R 2,314 per nag

Urikaruus Wilderness Camp

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · 97 voëls aangeteken · Gemsbok, Springbok · Stargazing

Van R 2,634 per nag

Cobham

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Southern rock agama, Tree fuchsia · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 190 per nag

Weenen

Weenen Game Reserve

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Savanne-bioom · Giraffe, Plains zebra · Hiking, Game drives

Van R 130 per nag

Monk's Cowl

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 130 per nag

Highmoor

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 32 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 200 per nag

Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Grasveld-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Chacma baboon, Bushbuck · Horse riding, Guided walk

Van R 360 per nag

Injisuthi

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Woud-bioom · 30 voëls aangeteken · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

Van R 170 per nag

Lehele Lodge at Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve, Mossel Bay

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Fynbos-bioom · 33 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Guided walk

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Kwena Lodge at Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve, Mossel Bay

Puff Adder hier aangeteken · Fynbos-bioom · 33 voëls aangeteken · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Guided walk

Ondersteun Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Beplan 'n reis rondom hierdie verblyf

Beplan 'n reis

Wanneer en waar om die Puff Adder te vind

Gashere het die Puff Adder aangeteken by verblyf in of langs Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park and Gondwana Game Reserve.

Wanneer om te gaan, park vir park

Die hele jaar hierMaklikste om te sien

Beste maande om elke park te besoek waar gashere die Puff Adder aanteken
Park	Jan	Feb	Mrt	Apr	Mei	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Des
Kgalagadi	Hier	Hier	Maklikste om te sien	Maklikste om te sien	Maklikste om te sien	Hier	Hier	Hier	Hier	Hier	Hier	Hier
Kruger	Hier	Hier	Hier	Maklikste om te sien	Maklikste om te sien	Maklikste om te sien	Maklikste om te sien

Donkerder maande is elke park se eie beste seisoen, wanneer yl bos of skaars water dit makliker maak om te kyk. 'n Waarneming is nooit gewaarborg nie.

Beste tye van die dag

Na donker en rondom dagbreek. Die Puff Adder is meestal snags aktief, so 'n nagrit gee die beste kans.
Bedags, rustend. Gewoonlik uit sig in digte bos, 'n gat of water.

Waar om jou te vestig

Maniere om te kyk

Ry self

Jou eie voertuig en pas, op die park se paaie.

Waar gashere dit aanteken

Kgalagadi Kruger

Begeleide ritte van 'n lodge af

'n Gids wat weet waar om te kyk, met veldritte en nagritte in die privaat reservate.

Waar gashere dit aanteken

Gondwana Welgevonden

Spesie

Bitis arietans

Aantekeninge

3 672

iNaturalist-waarnemings

Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.

Vrae wat reisigers vra

'n Aantekening beteken 'n gasheer het die Puff Adder op die eiendom of naby gesien. Dit is nooit 'n waarborg van 'n waarneming nie.

Which parks and reserves are best for the Puff Adder in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Puff Adder at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park, Gondwana Game Reserve and Welgevonden Game Reserve. 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 Puff Adder in South Africa?

The Puff Adder is most recorded in Western Cape (52% of records), Eastern Cape (12% of records), Limpopo (10% of records), based on 3 672 iNaturalist observations. 24 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Puff Adder on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Puff Adder?

The Puff Adder 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. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Aug-Oct, flowers, Mar-May; Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep; Gondwana Game Reserve: Sep-Apr, flowers Aug-Oct; Welgevonden Game Reserve: May-Sep, dry season. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.