Missing video
Sorry, this video could not be found.
Top 10s Birding spots
1Nylsvley, Limpopo
This wetland site covers some 4000 hectares across the Nyl floodplain in Limpopo Province and is one of South Africa’s most important and prolific birding sites
more
more
2Langebaan, West Coast, Western Cape
Langebaan tidal lagoon is the ‘richest stretch of water in South Africa’, visited annually by 60 000 birds, with around 200 species to delight bird-lovers at any time.
more
more
3Mkhuze Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Over 420 species are found in the Mkhuze Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. Qualified local community guides will help you identify rare and shy species.
more
more
4Sani Pass, Drakensberg escarpment into Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal
A fantastic variety of endemic birds; 4 species here are not found elsewhere in Southern Africa. Look out for the winged king of these mountains, the Bearded Vulture.
more
more
5Wakkerstroom/Amersfoort, Mpumalanga
A favourite grassland birding spot in South Africa, many of South Africa’s endemic bird species (including a number of exciting larks) can be seen here.
6Pelagic birding trips, Western Cape & KwaZulu-Natal
This is one of the world's best locations for a pelagic tour, with up to 10,000 seabirds of 25 species. See Wandering Albatross’, endemic coastal and migratory oceanic species, and petrels. Sightings of marine mammals are an added bonus.
more
more
7Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape
If raptors are your thing, then Kgalagadi is the place to be – over 40 species have been identified in this region.
more
more
8Overberg, Western Cape
If you'd like to see South Africa's national bird, the endemic (and elegant) blue crane, head to the scenic Overberg, not far from Cape Town.
more
more
9Limpopo Province
Limpopo province as a whole has over 600 recorded species, and 90% of all raptor species. The areas around Magoebaskloof leading to the Drakensburg escarpment are noted regions for bird watching.
more
more