Cape Rockjumper

Chaetops frenatusNear threatened

The Cape rockjumper or rufous rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus) is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the mountain fynbos of southernmost South Africa.

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Showing stays that recordCape Rockjumper20+ 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

Records577 records

Curve from 577 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

Western Cape

Provinces where Cape Rockjumper is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Western Cape

99%

577 records, iNaturalist

Places to stay

20+ results in South Africa

Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Ruiterbos, Mossel Bay

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 12 birds recorded · Horse riding, Hiking

Supports BirdLife South Africa

From R 2,500 per night

Cederberg - Kliphuis

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 180 per night

Grootvadersbosch Campsites

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 180 birds recorded · Spekboom

From R 300 per night

Grootvadersbosch Cabins

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 180 birds recorded · Spekboom · Photography

From R 1,460 per night

Algeria Cottages

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,990 per night

Scolopia Cottage

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 180 birds recorded · Spekboom

From R 1,780 per night

Rietdak Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,580 per night

Waenhuis Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 960 per night

Garskraal Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 2,310 per night

Uitkyk Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,510 per night

Peerboom

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,490 per night

Sas se Werf

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,490 per night

Prik se Werf

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing, Hiking

From R 1,490 per night

Tapfontein

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 250 per night

Anysberg Campsites

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 250 per night

Chameleon Cottage

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 1,520 per night

Leguaan Cottage

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 1,520 per night

Gecko Cottage

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 1,060 per night

Seps Cottage

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 930 per night

Agama Cottage

Anysberg Nature Reserve

Cape Rockjumper recorded here · Succulent Karoo biome · 119 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 1,340 per night

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Klapmuts, Simondium

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

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Tanda Tula Safari Camp

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

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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

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

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When and where to find the Cape Rockjumper

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

Chaetops frenatus

Records

577

iNaturalist observations

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Cape Rockjumper on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

Where can you see the Cape Rockjumper in South Africa?

The Cape Rockjumper is most recorded in Western Cape (99% of records), based on 577 iNaturalist observations. 20 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Cape Rockjumper on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Cape Rockjumper?

The Cape Rockjumper is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.

What is the conservation status of the Cape Rockjumper?

The Cape Rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

What is the Cape Rockjumper?

The Cape rockjumper or rufous rockjumper (Chaetops frenatus) is a medium-sized insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the mountain fynbos of southernmost South Africa.