Which parks and reserves are best for the Cape Siskin in South Africa?

Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Cape Siskin at stays in or beside Gondwana Game Reserve. 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 Cape Siskin in South Africa?

The Cape Siskin is most recorded in Western Cape (96% of records), based on 559 iNaturalist observations. 34 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Cape Siskin on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Cape Siskin?

The Cape Siskin 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. Gondwana Game Reserve: Sep-Apr, flowers Aug-Oct. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.

What is the Cape Siskin?

The Cape siskin (Crithagra totta), is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the southern Cape Province of South Africa.

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Cape Siskin

Crithagra totta

The Cape siskin (Crithagra totta), is a small passerine bird in the finch family.

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Showing stays that recordCape Siskin30+ stays list it on site or nearby

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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

Records559 records

Curve from 559 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 Siskin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Western Cape

96%

559 records, iNaturalist

Parks where hosts record the Cape Siskin

2 places
Gondwana Game ReserveWestern Cape · Best Sep to Apr
2 places

Places to stay

30+ results in South Africa

Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve

Montagu

Cape Siskin recorded here · Fynbos biome · 59 birds recorded · Bontebok, Gemsbok · Guided walk, Hiking

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 350 per night

Lark House

Glencairn, Cape Town

Reliably seen · Birder friendly · Fynbos biome · 14 birds recorded · Whale watching, Hiking

Supports BirdLife South Africa

Price on request

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 Siskin recorded here · Fynbos biome · 123 birds recorded · Stargazing

From R 180 per night

Gamkaberg Campsite

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 230 per night

Grootvadersbosch Campsites

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

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

From R 300 per night

Grootvadersbosch Cabins

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

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

From R 1,460 per night

Mbali Collection

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Fynbos biome · 94 birds recorded

From R 1,590 per night

Oudebosch Eco Cabins

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Fynbos biome · 94 birds recorded

From R 1,730 per night

Algeria Cottages

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 1,990 per night

Stable Rooms

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 320 per night

Ou Kraal

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,600 per night

Xami Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,520 per night

Fossil Ridge Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Sweetthorn Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Tierkloof Eco Lodge

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

Cape Siskin recorded here · Albany Thicket biome · 98 birds recorded · Spekboom · Stargazing

From R 1,320 per night

Scolopia Cottage

Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

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

From R 1,780 per night

Rietdak Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 1,580 per night

Waenhuis Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 960 per night

Garskraal Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 2,310 per night

Uitkyk Cottage

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 1,510 per night

Peerboom

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 1,490 per night

Sas se Werf

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 1,490 per night

Prik se Werf

Cederberg Wilderness Area

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

From R 1,490 per night

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Which parks and reserves are best for the Cape Siskin in South Africa?: Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Cape Siskin at stays in or beside Gondwana Game Reserve. 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 Cape Siskin in South Africa?: The Cape Siskin is most recorded in Western Cape (96% of records), based on 559 iNaturalist observations. 34 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Cape Siskin on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Cape Siskin?: The Cape Siskin 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. Gondwana Game Reserve: Sep-Apr, flowers Aug-Oct. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Cape Siskin?: The Cape siskin (Crithagra totta), is a small passerine bird in the finch family. It is an endemic resident breeder in the southern Cape Province of South Africa.