South Africa Journal

South Africa is home to an extraordinary variety of birding destinations, each offering its own unique charm and species diversity. While there are still many places I’m eager to explore, the journals below share highlights from some of the incredible spots I’ve already had the chance to visit.

Eastern Cape

Birds of South Africa

From Rockjumpers to Buffalo Weavers, South Africa has some intense birding opportunities.

Eastern Cape

Birding in Western Cape

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Eastern Cape

Lambert's Bay

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Eastern Cape

Berg River Estuary

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Eastern Cape

Verlorenvlei

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Eastern Cape

Rocherpan Nature Reserve

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Eastern Cape

West Coast National Park

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

jonkershoek nature reserve birding, sketch of mountains

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

Endemic-rich mountain haven with fynbos, forests, raptors, and rewarding scenic trails.

Eastern Cape

Silvermine Nature Reserve

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Limpopo

Intaka Island

Venture into Limpopo’s wild reserves and meet the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Limpopo

Rietvlei Wetland Reserve

Venture into Limpopo’s wild reserves and meet the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Eastern Cape

Table Mountain National Park

From Buffalo’s wild coasts to mountain passes—discover the Eastern Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Limpopo

Strandfontein Sewage Works

Venture into Limpopo’s wild reserves and meet the Big Five in their natural habitat.

simple sketch of rondevlei nature reserve lake with bird hide

Rondevlei Nature Reserve

Venture into Limpopo’s wild reserves and meet the Big Five in their natural habitat.

quick sketch of kirstenbosch garden for blog picture

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Venture into Limpopo’s wild reserves and meet the Big Five in their natural habitat.