Birding Attractions
Eastgate Shopping Centre
If you’re coming to Gauteng for a little retail therapy, be sure to stop in at Eastgate, one of Johannesburg’s premier shopping centres.... Read more
Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
If you’re planning a relaxed family day trip to Pretoria, the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary in the scenic suburb of Muckleneuk makes for a perfect picnic destination.… Read more
Bird gardens at Montecasino
Montecasino in Fourways, northern Johannesburg, is renowned for its gaming and entertainment facilities. The complex also houses a variety of exquisite boutiques and fine restaurants that serve sumptuous local and international cuisine. But… Read more
Bronkhorstspruit Dam Nature Reserve
With more than 200 bird species recorded in this nature reserve, it’s the ideal place to witness the diversity of nature. Sometimes referred to as “Bronkies”, it not only appeals to birders, but also anglers who are interested in the fish living in… Read more
Fountains Valley Resort
The Fountains Valley Resort, just outside Pretoria, is a popular recreational facility. Many years ago the resort site was placed under the stewardship of the Nature and Conservation Department, as the ground is the source of the Apies River, which… Read more
Ingwenya Country Escape
Located in the scenic area of Muldersdrift in Gauteng, Ingwenya Country Escape is the epitome of African luxury. The lodge boasts a lavish African Spa, several conference venues, three restaurants and a chapel for romantic… Read more
Irene Country Lodge
This charming haven is tucked away in the historic village of Irene, between Johannesburg and… Read more
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
The 650ha Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, just 11km south of downtown Johannesburg, is an oasis of calm amid the bustle of the city. Among the largest nature reserves in the Johannesburg metropolitan area, Klipriviersberg (meaning “stone river… Read more
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Kloofendal Nature Reserve, an ecotourism and cultural heritage spot, is located in the Roodepoort suburb of Kloofendal, on Gauteng’s West Rand. Set 25km from central Johannesburg, the 110ha reserve provides a retreat from city… Read more
Marievale Bird Sanctuary
Marievale Bird Sanctuary lies in a floodplain outside the small town of Nigel, to the east of Johannesburg. The sanctuary, which has two lakes, a large wetland and Highveld grasslands, is a designated Important Bird… Read more
Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park
The Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park is situated in the Dinokeng Game Reserve, 85km north of Pretoria. It is home to one of the largest private primate collections in South Africa, as well as a host of exotic bird species and predators,… Read more
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Great game viewing and excellent angling are the main drawcards at the 3 800ha Rietvlei Nature Reserve that lies 18km from Tshwane and 38km from OR Tambo International… Read more
The Magaliesberg
An hour from the bustle of Johannesburg and Tshwane lies the magnificent Magaliesberg – one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. An estimated 100 times older than Mount Everest, the mountains extend over 120km from Bronkhorstspruit Dam east of… Read more