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Bird Watching at Mankele

Bird Watching at Mankele

For both nature lovers and ornithologists, bird watching at Mankele in Mpumalanga is an engrossing and immersive experience. This pristine location, tucked away in the picturesque landscapes of Mpumalanga, offers a diverse habitat to a wide variety of bird species. The serene surroundings, which feature both open grasslands and lush forests, are perfect for fostering […]

Lake Panic

Lake Panic

Located on the S42 near Skukuza on the road to the Nursery. Lake Panic is so named because of the panic caused when the dam’s wall, shortly after completion, threatened to breach after a cloud burst. This is a bird hide where visitors can sit and observe waterbirds. here are no ablution facilities at any […]

2 night idyllic birding tour

2 night idyllic birding tour

The Verloren Vallei Nature Reserve is a must-visit location for those seeking a more relaxed setting. All three of the world’s endangered crane species have breeding populations there, making it one of the few places in South Africa where they may be found. At the Reserve, you can see the Wattled Crane, Crowned Crane, and […]

Best Birding Africa

Best Birding Africa

Best Birding Africa is dedicated to the study, conservation and education of all birdlife accross the world. Our birding guide books, birding field guides and other wildlife educational tools are a brilliant source of birding and wildlife knowledge. Feel free to explore our site which houses many of the birding and wildlife projects and products […]

Nosilla Ethnobotanical Gardens

Nosilla Ethnobotanical Gardens

The Nosilla Ethnobotanical Garden is situated in the province of the rising sun, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It lies between the towns of White River and Hazyview, not far from the provincial capital Nelspruit. The garden area encompasses the endangered Legogote Sour Bushveld biome watershed of the Klipkopje and De Gama Dams. These areas which make […]

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