Ultimate Cape Town birding experience - R1800.00 pp

Discover the ultimate Cape Town birding experience with guided visits to two of the region’s premier birding destinations: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and False Bay Nature Reserve.

This guided experience is priced at R1800.00 per person, with small groups limited to a maximum of 7 participants to ensure a personalised and rewarding outing.

• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
• False Bay Nature Reserve.

Kirstenbosch

We start our birding journey at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. It is recognised as one of the finest botanical gardens in the world, providing exceptional birding opportunities and fostering a deep connection with nature.

With over 100 bird species recorded, Kirstenbosch is a premier destination for bird enthusiasts visiting the Cape Peninsula.

We will explore several key areas within the Gardens:

• Boomslang Canopy:
  We will experience breathtaking views, and we may spot Spotted Eagle Owls, Olive Pigeons, Cape Batis, and Cape White-eyes.
• Protea and Erica Section:
  The vibrant proteas and ericas attract four nectarivores:
  Malachite Sunbird, Southern Double-collared Sunbird, Orange-breasted Sunbird, and Cape Sugarbird.
• Indigenous Forest:
  Strolling along the paths in the forested areas reveals a variety of birds, including Lemon Dove, Dusky Flycatcher, African Olive Pigeon, and Sombre Bulbuls.

Kirstenbosch, widely regarded as one of the finest botanical gardens in the world, offers exceptional birding in a breathtaking natural setting along the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Here, birders can expect sought-after species such as;

• Cape Sugarbird
• Orange-breasted Sunbird
• Forest Canary
• African Paradise Flycatcher and
• Sombre Greenbul.

False Bay Nature Reserve

In contrast, False Bay Nature Reserve has earned a reputation among local and visiting birders for its remarkable diversity and an impressive list of regional and national rarities in recent years.

Key species regularly recorded include;

• African Marsh Harrier
• Great White Pelican
• Southern Pochard
• Maccoa Duck
• Blue-billed Teal
• Black-necked Grebe and
• both Greater and Lesser Flamingos.

This guided experience is priced at R1800.00 per person, with small groups limited to a maximum of 7 participants to ensure a personalised and rewarding outing.

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