Where can you see the African Palm Swift in South Africa?

The African Palm Swift is most recorded in Gauteng (33% of records), Mpumalanga (15% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (14% of records), based on 502 iNaturalist observations.

When is the best time to see the African Palm Swift?

The African Palm Swift is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.

What is the African Palm Swift?

The African palm swift (Cypsiurus parvus) is a small swift. It is very similar to the Asian palm swift, Cypsiurus balasiensis, and was formerly considered to be the same species.

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African Palm Swift

Cypsiurus parvus

The African palm swift (Cypsiurus parvus) is a small swift.

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African Palm Swift isn't recorded around Limpopo

These are the parks where hosts on Spekboom record it.

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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

Recorded in Limpopo~70 records

Curve from 502 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

Gauteng and beyond

Provinces where African Palm Swift is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

502 records, iNaturalist

Places to stay

40+ results in Limpopo

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Limpopo

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

Price on request

Maninghi Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 8 birds recorded · Giraffe, African elephant · Game drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Stargazing, Fishing

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 17,120 per night

Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 8,380 per night

Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Limpopo

Birder friendly · Forest biome · 16 birds recorded · Leopard, Spotted hyena · Fishing, Guided walk

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 11,820 per night

Laluka Safari Lodge

Vaalwater

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Hiking

Price on request

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · 2 birds recorded · Giraffe, Cheetah · Safaris, Game drives

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

From R 1,100 per night

Graceland Eco Retreat

Magoebaskloof

Savanna biome · Hiking

From R 2,000 per night

Izingwe Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Savanna biome · 15 birds recorded · Aardvark, Banded mongoose · Hiking, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Welgevonden Reserve, Vaalwater

Savanna biome · 15 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Makalali Main Lodge

Limpopo

Savanna biome

Price on request

Makalali River Lodge

Limpopo

Savanna biome

Price on request

Sofala Game Farm

Tolwe

Birder friendly

Price on request

Sunbird Lodge

Phalaborwa

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · Stargazing, Game drives

From R 1,500 per night

Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt

Rust de Winter

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 8 birds recorded · Game drives

Supports BirdLife South Africa

Price on request

Cape Vulture Lodge

Hoedspruit

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 1 bird recorded · Spa, Mountain biking

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 4,000 per night

Bramasole Boutique Hotel

Magoebaskloof

Birder friendly · Forest biome

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 1,512 per night

Zvakanaka Farm

Louis Trichardt

Birder friendly · Savanna biome · 12 birds recorded

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 650 per night

Kelora Bush Camp

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

From R 6,400 per night

Kamoka Bush Camp

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · Stargazing

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

From R 3,278 per night

Tuskers Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · Leopard, Lion · Game drives

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

Price on request

Parsons Hilltop Safari Camps

Hoedspruit

Savanna biome · Leopard, Lion · Spa, Guided walk

Supports DAKTARI Bush School

Price on request

Satara Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Savanna biome · 52 birds recorded · Blue wildebeest, Cheetah · Photography

From R 331 per night

Plan a trip around these stays

African Palm Swift

African Palm Swift isn't recorded around Limpopo

Places to stay

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Maninghi Lodge

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa

Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa

Laluka Safari Lodge

Phelwana Game Lodge

Graceland Eco Retreat

Izingwe Lodge

Inzalo Safari Lodge

Makalali Main Lodge

Makalali River Lodge

Sofala Game Farm

Sunbird Lodge

Makulu Birders Cottage at Wilds Uitvlugt

Cape Vulture Lodge

Bramasole Boutique Hotel

Zvakanaka Farm

Kelora Bush Camp

Kamoka Bush Camp

Tuskers Safari Lodge

Parsons Hilltop Safari Camps

Satara Rest Camp

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