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Birdwatching in South Africa.

6 birdwatching guides in South Africa, out of 12 places we know there.

359spp.79bird sanctuaryMarievale Bird SanctuarySouth AfricaSouth Africa5 threatened species · Dec–Jan291spp.75Ramsar wetlandKosi BaySouth AfricaSouth Africa3 threatened species · Jul, Sep302spp.73bird sanctuaryUmdoni Bird SanctuarySouth AfricaSouth Africa3 threatened species · Jan335spp.73bird sanctuaryAustin Roberts Bird SanctuarySouth AfricaSouth Africa2 threatened species · Jan–Feb, Jul, Nov294spp.71Ramsar wetlandLake SibhayiSouth AfricaSouth Africa2 threatened species · Dec78spp.46Ramsar wetlandUKhahlamba / Drakensberg ParkSouth AfricaSouth Africa2 threatened species · Nov–Dec

Other places in South Africa

  • Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
  • Raapenberg Bird Sanctuary
  • St. Lucia System
  • Turtle Beaches / Coral Reefs of Tongaland
  • Middelpunt Nature Reserve

Plan the visit

A guided walk, a bed nearby, a car.

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