Top rated Bird watching areas in South Africa

Experience the best that South Africa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 53 places from Bird watching area category.

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Magoebaskloof Birders' Cottages
Hotel
👍👍 Absolute gem of a place! Mark has equipped Trogon cottage with solar lights and a gas stove which were useful during loadshedding and helped keep the stay as tranquil as possible. The indoor fireplace/braai was a fantastic experience especially in the winter evenings. Nothing more refreshing than wa...
$50/night
5.00 (66 reviews)
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Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre
Education center
👍👍 What an awesome experience. Great work being done here for raptors and birds of prey. Staff are truly dedicated to their craft. Special commendation to Magdali for her enthusiastic and entertaining education about the birds of prey during the live showing. Well done to the centre for the large numbe...
4.90 (128 reviews)
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The Outpost Lodge, in Kruger National Park
Chic rooms in a sophisticated, secluded hotel with an outdoor pool & dining, plus river views.
4.90 (120 reviews)
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GRACELAND ECO RETREAT
Serviced accommodation
4.90 (54 reviews)
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African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
Bird watching area
👍👍 Really nice, lovely to see the birds. My daughter loved it. The young lady at the reception was very helpfull and friendly.
4.80 (568 reviews)
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Three Tree Hill
Lodge
Bright quarters with private decks, plus an outdoor pool and free mountain bikes.
4.80 (110 reviews)
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Breede Escape River Camps
Campground
👍 Good, affordable breakaway. Very nice location, on the river bank. Well equipped kitchen with every piece of cutlery and plates, bowls, pots, mugs, glasses you can dream of in a camping site. Well worth the visit.
4.80 (51 reviews)
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Rorke's Drift Lodge
Lodge
👍👍 WARNING: The last 6km of road REQUIRES a 4wd. I undertook this road in a low rental car, and while the car made it down the road and back, we needed to exchange it for a new rental car the next day. To get there even from Dundee, it’s approximately 23km on a dirt/gravel road, in varying conditions...
4.80 (38 reviews)
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Birds of Eden
Bird watching area
Free-flight sanctuary under a 5-acre mesh dome featuring 200+ bird species, with self-guided walks.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Eagle Encounters
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 After reading about the false article on the news I have been told and explained in depth from the owner of this establishment that when we had the terrible storms it wipe out many of their buildings and they did their best to protect all the animals. I left a bad review as I believed the animals we...
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Cumberland Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Super for a rustic, peaceful getaway. River is pretty full and is lovely to hear in the background. Giraffe, zebs, impala, kudu and blesbok aplenty. Fisheagle too. Love the exclusive campsite. Candice is knowledgeable and friendly 👌
4.70 (295 reviews)
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Bocca Dolce Vegan Restaurant, Coffee Roastery and Function Venue
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Extraodinary experience every time ✨♥️
$$ $$
4.70 (99 reviews)
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GibaLand
Wedding venue
👍👍 Besides the windy dirt roads getting to GibaLand is quite fun. GibaLand itself is packed with stunning sceneries, waterfalls and African bush. It is a great place to go hiking, it also has a play area for the kids to keep entertained. Cafe Umfula offers KZN's best pizza and exceptional staff, with a...
4.70 (84 reviews)
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De Wildt Cheetah Lodge
Camping cabin
👍👍 This is a neatly kept lodge with a beautiful view towards the magaliesberg mountain range. Stunning rooms and outdoor tented rooms. A quint little chapel and lots of fun to be had for.parties , bachelors and so much more. Great place!!!
$55/night
4.70 (60 reviews)
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iKhayalamafu Mountain Hideaway and Private Nature Reserve
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 This is certainly a gem! Lovely walks that start straight out of your door and a bubbling fresh stream that sends tinkling notes to set you at peace from arrival. The cabins are cosy and very comfortable, with all necessary amenities so you only need to bring your food and drinks. The walks within...
4.70 (56 reviews)
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River Valley Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 If you are like me and love to be in quite nature this place is absolutely the it. Andrew is so welcoming and warm and you can take a hike still within the area
4.70 (53 reviews)
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Montecasino Bird Gardens
Bird watching area
Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals.
4.60 (4.2K reviews)
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Zoetendal Vineyards & River Estate
Restaurant
Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
4.60 (99 reviews)
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Lady Stanford River Cruise
Tour operator
👍👍 We decided to explore Stanford a little more and bought tickets for the Lady Stanford River Cruise. We were blown away by this cruise, it was worth every cent - the views are just incredible! The boat is quiet, in great condition and nice and clean.
4.60 (75 reviews)
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