BIRD WATCHING



 Inkwazi River Resort

“Inkwazi” (the Zulu word for African Fish Eagle) hosts a family of at least 3 Fish Eagles, which can be watched from our verandah overlooking the mighty Umzimkulu River. A wide diversity of other species to be seen. Contact (039) 682 1928


 Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve

An enigmatic species present at Oribi Gorge is the African Scops Owl, which has been heard close to the picnic sites. There are ±230 species, comprising of forest, woodland, grassland and rivers.Contact (039) 679 1644


 River Valley Nature Reserve

Over 150 species of birds including Narina Trogon, African Finfoot, Crown Eagle, Fish Eagle and many more. Contact (039) 317 3474/072 6238568


 Uvongo River Nature Reserve

Uvongo River is an easily accessible and worthwhile birding locality. The elusive African Finfoot is recorded at Uvongo occasionally but is very rare. Contact (039) 315 0013


 Mpenjati Public Resort Nature Reserve

The Mpenjati lagoon attracts a wide diversity of aquatic bird species, including birds associated with both freshwater and coastal environments. Contact (039) 313 0531


 Umtamvuna Nature Reserve

One of the main attractions is the Cape Vulture, which is almost certain to be seen, there is a breeding colony of these impressive birds on a massive cliff face along the Umtamvuna River. Contact (039) 311 2383<br<37.


 Weza-Ngele Forest

Hosts several important upland grassland species, including some endemic and highly threatened birds. There are also some dams and small wetlands in the area that attract water birds. Contact (039) 553 0600