What is the conservation status of the African Crowned Eagle?

The African Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

African Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatusNear threatened

The crowned eagle, also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk-eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa; in Southern Africa it is restricted to eastern areas.

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Showing stays that recordAfrican Crowned Eagle10+ stays list it on site or nearby

Species insights▾

When to visit

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.

Best monthsAny month

Records912 records

Curve from 912 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

KwaZulu-Natal and beyond

Provinces where African Crowned Eagle is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

KwaZulu-Natal

81%Eastern Cape

9%Limpopo

912 records, iNaturalist

Parks where hosts record the African Crowned Eagle

2 places
Kruger National ParkLimpopo · Best Apr to Sep
2 places

Places to stay

10+ results in South Africa

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 285 birds recorded · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · Game drives

Price on request

Rhino Sands Safari Camp

Hazyview

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 30 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Zululand Conservation Trust

From R 22,680 per night

Kwandwe Melton Manor

Eastern Cape

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 207 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Eastern Cape

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 207 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Game drives

Price on request

Kwandwe Uplands Homestead

Eastern Cape

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 207 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Kwandwe Fort House

Eastern Cape

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 207 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Eastern Cape

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 207 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard

Price on request

Mbizane Escarpment Retreat

Mbombela

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Forest biome · 91 birds recorded

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 3,800 per night

Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat

Richmond

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome · 9 birds recorded · Spa, 4x4 trails

From R 5,990 per night

Birdsong Cottage

Howick

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome · 77 birds recorded · Bushbuck, Vervet monkey · Canoeing, Fishing

From R 795 per night

Tomjachu Bush Retreat

Mbombela

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 11 birds recorded · Giraffe, Plains zebra · Stargazing, Photography

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 3,300 per night

Zvakanaka Farm

Louis Trichardt

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 12 birds recorded

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 650 per night

Punda Maria Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 38 birds recorded · Baobab, Fever tree · Guided walk, Game drives

From R 319 per night

Pafuri Border Camp

Kruger National Park

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 38 birds recorded · Baobab, Fever tree · Guided walk

From R 3,458 per night

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 50 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Hiking, Game drives

From R 1,420 per night

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Hilltop Camp

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 50 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Game drives

From R 900 per night

Ithala (Ntshondwe)

Ithala Game Reserve

African Crowned Eagle recorded here · Savanna biome · 43 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Hiking, Game drives

From R 130 per night

More stays nearby

Babylonstoren

Klapmuts, Simondium

12 birds recorded · Angulate tortoise, Wild olive · Spa, Vineyards

Price on request

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

Savanna biome · 27 birds recorded · Lion, Leopard · Guided walk, Game drives

Price on request

Thonga Beach Lodge

Manguzi

Forest biome · 60 birds recorded · Humpback whale, Southern right whale · Canoeing, Snorkelling

Price on request

La Clé Lodge & Villas

Franschhoek

Fynbos biome · Cycling

Price on request

Coot Club

Stanford

Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 8 birds recorded · White milkwood, Southern right whale · Whale watching, Canoeing

Price on request

Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point

Hazyview

Savanna biome · 1 bird recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Price on request

Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa

Somerset West

Fynbos biome · 1 bird recorded · Vineyards, Wine tasting

Price on request

Plan a trip around these stays

Planning a trip

When and where to find the African Crowned Eagle

Hosts have recorded the African Crowned Eagle at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.

Best hours of the day

Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.

Ways to look

Drive yourself

Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.

Where hosts record it

Kruger

IUCN Red List

Near Threatened

Species

Stephanoaetus coronatus

Records

912

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the African Crowned Eagle on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Which parks and reserves are best for the African Crowned Eagle in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the African Crowned Eagle 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 African Crowned Eagle in South Africa?

The African Crowned Eagle is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (81% of records), Eastern Cape (9% of records), Limpopo (5% of records), based on 912 iNaturalist observations. 17 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the African Crowned Eagle on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the African Crowned Eagle?

The African Crowned Eagle 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.