South Africa Birdwatching

The Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve in the Limopopo Wolkberg offers hiking, birding,4x4 and guided walks through mountain paradise

Ceres is close to some excellent birding areas, where there are endemics that are on any serious twitcher's lifer list.

The Doorndraai Dam in Limpopo is a scenic venue offering game, birdwatching, fishing, watersports, hiking and camping.

As part of a Ramsar wetland with adjoining grassland, Marievale Bird Sanctuary on the East Rand simply abounds with birds

With Natural Heritage status, Mhlopeni Nature Reserve is considered one of the most beautiful conservancies in South Africa....

Nestled amongst the mountains in the foothills of the Drakensberg lies Ntsikeni Nature Reserve – an area of unique natural...

So many stories are written about Wakkerstroom. They feature the same people and they all say the same...

On a recent day trip to the Kruger National Park I was introduced to the private Mananga Trail – a discrete off-road route that...

Superb specials await in the Southern Cape, at the world’s only Big Five fynbos reserve. It was a welcome break for my wife and...

In this Overberg village, a nature reserve, dam,. lagoon, river and fynbos offer abundant birdlife. And then, nearby, there are ..

Peter Chadwick heads for central KwaZulu-Natal in the hope of finding his 'lifer'. These days its not often I get the ...

Bird watching in Northern Gauteng is most rewarding for broadleaved woodland species and water birds. Exciting endemics lure bird

Cape Town is a beautiful city with a multitude of attractions. For birders the city offers the ideal opportunity for Pelagic ticks

Only 60km from Polokwane and 40km from Tzaneen, the large Ebenezer Dam offers a superb weekend break, camping, boating and fishing

The 1000ha Faan Mentjies Reserve near Klerksdorp is a good birding spot offering a great variety of bird species, game and camping

Ntsikeni Nature Reserve is situated in the southern area of KwaZulu-Natal about 50km north of Kokstad between the Midlands ...

Ngoye (Ongoye) Forest Reserve is probably the most impressive indigenous forest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal because of its ...

this is a magnificent example of dense indigenous sub-tropical forest containing many fine examples of hardwood species, forest ..

Eco Farm near Bothaville, Free State offers catch and release fly-fishing on the Vaal, hiking, birding and other outdoors pursuits

The Caledon Nature Reserve near Wepener and Lesotho offers unique floating camp accommodation, great birding, fishing and scenery

Richards Bay Game Reserve’s location near to the largest coal handling port in the world should not put off visitors ...

Enseleni Nature Reserve, established in 1948, is a 293 ha reserve between the towns of Richards Bay and Empangeni in Zululand ...

Whilst the 150 species are obviously the main attraction, the 4.5 ha park, with its lush coastal vegetation and birds flitting ...

This 36 ha reserve was established at the site of the storm water trap dams serving the AECI industrial plant at Umbogintwini ...

Serious birdwatchers will delight in the range of species that can be spotted at the Marievale Bird Sanctuary in the East Rand...

Rondebult is a 95ha bird sanctuary with an excellent reputation as one of the best birding spots in Gauteng with over 190 species.

The Bulwer Biosphere - Marutswa Forest Trail and Bird Boardwalk in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal is a marvel of natural beauty and birding

Balgowan, in the Natal Midlands, forms part of the “KwaZulu-Natal Birding Route” - a Bird Watching paradise. This route consists

This small reserve, about 28 ha in extent, is upstream from the mouth of the Ivungu River in Uvongo on the Hibiscus Coast ...

This 27km winding RAMSAR Wetland drains into the Klip River, still pristine at its source. See Hippo and rare Wetland bird species

The entire North East Free State around the town of Memel is a birder's paradise with RAMSAR wetlands and other diverse habitats

The Sandveld Nature Reserve on the border between the Free State and the North West offers superb angling, bird and game viewing

Not only is the setting beautiful at the Rooipoort Nature Reserve near Kimberley, it is stocked with wildlife and over 310 bird ..

Kamfer's Dam near Kimberley has 180 recorded birds and is a conservation effort for the Lesser Flamingos. Waders and reed ...

The TC Robertson Nature Reserve lies just outside Scottburgh on the Umdoni Coast on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal ...

On the farm Langrietvlei, 22km from Hopefield, on the Velddrif road, are two hikes along the Berg River. Set amongst the fynbos ..

Combine bird watching on the Darling and Yzerfontein Routes with the spring flowers or visit in summer - a most enjoyable outing.

Velddrif birding is a hotspot for waders with over 200 species in the area at the estuary of the Berg River, a proposed RAMSAR ...

Enjoy fishing, hiking, birding and the great outdoors around Piet Retief near the Swaziland border, with Outdoor Heartbeat

Great birding begins on the 15km gravel road leading up to this unspoilt slice of KZN's Little Berg.

Kranztkloof Nature Reserve is on the coastal escarpment to the west of Durban between the towns of Pinetown and Hillcrest ...

New Germany Nature Reserve is situated about 15 km west of Durban in the town of Pinetown ...

Grootvadersbosh Nature Reserve, a unique Afromontaine forest, is a birder's paradise - particularly for its forest species and ...

The Blue Swallow Reserve in Kaapsehoop is named for the several nesting pairs of universally endangered Blue Swallow found there

The beautiful Bot River Lagoon is a prime bird watching spot in the Overberg. It is incorporated into the Rooisands Nature Reserve

With over 96 fynbos and forest species recorded at Harold Porter, some specials include Verreaux’s Eagle, Orange-breasted Sunbird

The Komati River Gorge is an impressive, bushy and wildlife rich canyon that offers swimming, birding and superb fly-fishing.

Wakkerstroom Wetland Reserve is home to the largest population of threatened bird species in S. Africa and a popular birding spot

Just north of Potchefstroom, the Boskop Dam Reserve offers great angling, birding, game viewing, camping and outdoor recreation

A Ramsar Accredited Wetland, Barberspan Bird Sanctuary centres on a 2000ha alkaline pan which supports many species of waterbird

The birdlife in this northern Kruger Park camp alone is enough to astonish you, never mind what's to be seen in the ...

Hiking, horse trails, MTB, fishing and birding are on offer at the Karoo Gariep Conservancy near Hanover - home of the Karoo Hippo

The Khologha Indigenous Forests are a magical outdoor experience. The wonderful canopies keep you shaded and are home to wildlife

Lazy days along the shore, soaking up the sun and feasting on everything the season has to offer. Sound appealing? Then take a ...

The Debengeni Falls in the Woodbush State Forest in the Magoebaskloof is a beautiful summer swimming hole and birder's paradise

Magoebaskloof - Limpopo. A birding paradise amid misty mountains and tranquil natural forest.

As a birding destination the triangle of land between Bredasdorp, Arniston and Agulhas offers a wide diversity with many fynbos ..

The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve just south of Rustenburg offers great birding, hiking and sightings of the endangered Sable Antelope

Lying in a transition zone, Madikwe Game Reserve is particularly rich in habitats and species ...

More than 300 indigenous bird species can be seen at the 15ha MoyaPark Bird Reserve in Bathhurst in the Eastern Cape

There are over 200 bird species and an excellent selection of Karoo specials. including Karoo Korhaan, Ludwig’s Bustard ...

The Leiwater Dam in Montagu is a unique urban setting for roosting birds of 18 species including Sacred Ibis, Herons, Cormorants

Mt Everest Private Game Reserve, formerly Eagle Mountain, is a great rock climbing destination with many sandstone formations

The Midlands Meander is one of South Africa's premier tourist routes, set in the heart of Kwazulu-Natal...

The remote, arid and stony Tankwa Karoo offers a birding list of 174 species, of which 18 are endemics. The spectacular scenery ..

A biodiversity hotspot, the remote, arid and stony Tankwa Karoo offers a birding list of 174 species, of which 18 are endemics.

The West Coast National Park, is centered on a large tidal lagoon and covers an excellent cross section of west coast habitat ...

The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve is dominated by the huge massif of Paarl Rock and offers good fynbos birding where you may spot

Paarl Bird Sanctuary is found in the heart of Paarl. A sewage works is set on 45 hectares and attracts a mixture of wetland and ..

The Harold Porter Botanical Garden is situated on the lower mountain slopes of the dramatic Kogelberg range and is reached by ...

Stony Point Penguin Colony is one of only two mainland colonies of African Penguin and is reached by the most beautiful coastal ..

This scenic pass crosses the Hottentots Holland Range and is home to two fynbos endemics, Cape Victorin’s Scrub-Warbler as ...

The Strandfontein Sewage Works is the best waterbird locality close to Cape Town. Standfontein is best known for waterbirds ...

After the successful and energetic day's birding at Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge and Hangklip Mountain in the Soutpansberg

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is part of the Table Mountain Nature Reserve. The fynbos in the park supports endemic birds ...

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town is a haven for endemic birds and a must for bird watchers. The beautiful setting ...

Kommetjie is a birding spot on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town. Blessed with beautiful stretches of pristine sandy beaches ...

Boulders Beach located in Cape Town is one of the best places in the world to view wild African Penguin ...

The somnolent village of Chrissiesmeer, capital of South Africa's lake district, has deep roots in history, vibrant biodiversity

Th Berg River estuary and flood plain cover a vast area around the town of Velddrif, extending 40km inland along one of ...

Gauteng is the undisputed heavyweight champion of South Africa when it comes to the economic driving force of the country...

Die Vlei, in the Rocher Pan Nature Reserve on the West Coast is a prime birding spot...

Verlorenvlei is one of the most important eco-systems in the Western Cape and one of the largest natural wetlands in South Africa.

The Tankwa Karoo National Park protects one of the most beautiful parts of the unique Tankwa Karoo in South Africa.

Goegap Nature Reserve in the Namaqualand becomes a riot of flowers from August to October, attracting many opportunistic species

On the shores of the Orange River on BirdLife South Africa's Richtersveld Birding Route live a myriad of spectacular birds.

See the diversity of birds in the seashore, tidal mudflats, saltmarsh, strandveld, cultivated fields and Renosterveld habitats ...

The Niewoudtville Birding Route is a favourite on BirdLife South Africa's birding list as the area is famous for its wild flowers.

Endless fields of orange and yellow Namaqualand daisies, gazanias and pale blue or purple dainty flowers had brought us, like ...

Wild's editor was inspired to shortlist a few parks with new bird hides, opened in the past year...

The heat was already starting to put a shimmering haze onto the horizon and it was only nine in the morning....

If you enjoy birding, there's one park that should be at the top of your list....

Walking into the Tsitsikamma National Park forest is like stepping into a living, green hall with huge pillars...

In summer, Cape Glossy Starling, Black-collared Barbet and Black-headed Oriole grace the treetops...