Trees & flora

Scented-pod Thorn

Vachellia nilotica

Vachellia nilotica (commonly known as gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia) is a tree in the family Fabaceae.

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Showing stays that recordScented-pod Thorn10+ stays list it on site or nearby

Species insights▾

When to visit

Most records Mar to Apr

When Scented-pod Thorn sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.

Best monthsMar to Apr

Records932 records

Curve from 932 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 Scented-pod Thorn is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

932 records, iNaturalist

Parks where hosts record the Scented-pod Thorn

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

Places to stay

10+ results in South Africa

Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris

Mpumalanga

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 224 birds recorded · Aardvark, African elephant · Guided walk, Game drives

Supports BirdLife South Africa

Price on request

Mdluli Safari Lodge

Hazyview

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 224 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Game drives

From R 10,670 per night

Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge

Hazyview

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 224 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

From R 17,400 per night

Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp

Marloth Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 224 birds recorded · Impala, Spotted hyena · Safaris, Guided walk

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

From R 11,980 per night

Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp

Marloth Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 224 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Guided walk

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

From R 17,500 per night

Orpen Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 56 birds recorded · Delagoa thorn, Knobthorn · Guided walk, Game drives

From R 1,815 per night

Satara Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 52 birds recorded · Blue wildebeest, Cheetah · Photography

From R 331 per night

Maroela Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 56 birds recorded · Delagoa thorn, Knobthorn

From R 390 per night

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 57 birds recorded · Cheetah, Delagoa thorn · Photography

From R 390 per night

Tamboti Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 56 birds recorded · Cheetah, Delagoa thorn · Photography

From R 771 per night

Talamati Bushveld Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 56 birds recorded · Delagoa thorn, Giraffe · Guided walk, Game drives

From R 1,756 per night

Skukuza Rest Camp

Kruger National Park

Scented-pod Thorn recorded here · Savanna biome · 74 birds recorded · African elephant, Cape buffalo · Photography, Golf

From R 390 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

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe

Savanna biome · 285 birds recorded · African wild dog, Spotted hyena · 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

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

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West

Fynbos biome · 26 birds recorded · Black wildebeest, Bontebok · Horse riding, Hiking

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 5,636 per night

Maninghi Lodge

Hoedspruit

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

Supports Endangered Wildlife Trust

Price on request

Rhino Sands Safari Camp

Hazyview

Savanna biome · 30 birds recorded · Leopard, Lion · Safaris, Scenic drives

Supports Zululand Conservation Trust

From R 22,680 per night

Franschhoek Country House & Villas

Franschhoek

Fynbos biome · 1 bird recorded · Spa, Mountain biking

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 6,195 per night

Plan a trip around these stays

Planning a trip

When and where to find the Scented-pod Thorn

Hosts have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.

Species

Vachellia nilotica

Records

932

iNaturalist observations

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Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Scented-pod Thorn on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Which parks and reserves are best for the Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn 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 Scented-pod Thorn in South Africa?

The Scented-pod Thorn is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (33% of records), Limpopo (27% of records), North West (16% of records), based on 932 iNaturalist observations. 12 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Scented-pod Thorn on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Scented-pod Thorn?

Sightings of the Scented-pod Thorn peak from Mar to Apr, based on 932 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

What is the Scented-pod Thorn?

Vachellia nilotica (commonly known as gum arabic tree, babul, thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia or thorny acacia) is a tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It is also currently an invasive species of significant concern in Australia.