Southern Bald Ibis

Geronticus calvusNear threatened

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Showing stays that recordSouthern Bald Ibis20+ 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

Records605 records

Curve from 605 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 Southern Bald Ibis is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

605 records, iNaturalist

Places to stay

20+ results in South Africa

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Savanna biome · 285 birds recorded · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · Game drives

Price on request

Forellenhof Guest Farm

Wakkerstroom

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome · 28 birds recorded · Hiking, Fishing

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 1,500 per night

Montusi Mountain Lodge

Drakensberg, Bergville

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome · 32 birds recorded · Bushbuck, Common eland · Spa, Horse riding

Supports Royal Drakensberg Education Trust

From R 6,800 per night

Wilge River Bush Camp

Bronkhorstspruit

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 12 birds recorded · Canoeing, Fishing

From R 600 per night

Cobham

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 30 birds recorded · Southern rock agama, Tree fuchsia · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 190 per night

Garden Castle

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 30 birds recorded · Southern rock agama, Cape heath · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 190 per night

Monk's Cowl

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 30 birds recorded · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 130 per night

Kamberg

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 30 birds recorded · Tree fuchsia, Black wildebeest · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 840 per night

Lotheni

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 32 birds recorded · Southern rock agama, Common eland · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 270 per night

Highmoor

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 32 birds recorded · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 200 per night

Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 30 birds recorded · Chacma baboon, Bushbuck · Horse riding, Guided walk

From R 360 per night

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Southern Bald Ibis 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

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Savanna biome · 50 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Game drives

From R 900 per night

Ithala (Ntshondwe)

Ithala Game Reserve

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Savanna biome · 43 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Hiking, Game drives

From R 130 per night

Injisuthi

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Forest biome · 30 birds recorded · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 170 per night

Didima (Cathedral Peak)

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 31 birds recorded · Real yellowwood, Tree fuchsia · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 1,070 per night

Giant's Castle

uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 31 birds recorded · Real yellowwood, Chacma baboon · Guided walk, Hiking

From R 1,150 per night

Antbear Eco Lodge

Estcourt

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Grassland biome · 72 birds recorded · Spa, Stargazing

From R 2,000 per night

Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate

Dullstroom

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 2 birds recorded · Horse riding, Safaris

Price on request

Katrinasrust Country Estate

Dullstroom

Southern Bald Ibis recorded here · Grassland biome · 9 birds recorded · Fishing, Horse riding

From R 2,200 per night

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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

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When and where to find the Southern Bald Ibis

Best hours of the day

The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.

IUCN Red List

Near Threatened

Species

Geronticus calvus

Records

605

iNaturalist observations

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Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Southern Bald Ibis on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Where can you see the Southern Bald Ibis in South Africa?

The Southern Bald Ibis is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (47% of records), Mpumalanga (32% of records), Free State (14% of records), based on 605 iNaturalist observations. 20 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Southern Bald Ibis on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Southern Bald Ibis?

The Southern Bald Ibis is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.

What is the conservation status of the Southern Bald Ibis?

The Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

What is the Southern Bald Ibis?

The southern bald ibis (Geronticus calvus) is a large bird found in open grassland or semi-desert in the mountains of southern Africa.Taxonomically, it is most closely related to its counterpart in the northern regions of Africa, the waldrapp. As a species, it has a very restricted homerange, limited to the southern tips of South Africa in highland and mountainous regions.