Birding in the Southern Drakensberg KwaZulu Natal South Africa
The many endemic & special bird species of the Southern Drakensberg are reason enough for any birder to visit this area. Of the over 200 bird species found in the Southern Drakensberg region, 30 are endangered or highly endangered!
The mountainous landscape of the Southern Drakensberg varies in height from 1 600 metres to over 3 400 metres. Deep valleys have small patches of relic canopy forest and sandstone cliffs border the valleys. Above this is a basalt grassland plateau.
Special species: Halfcollared Kingfisher, Bush Blackcap, Barratt's Warbler, Gurney's Sugarbird, Ground Woodpecker, Buffstreaked Chat, Orangebreasted Rockjumper, Drakensberg Siskin, Bearded Vulture, Cape Vulture, Cape Eagle Owl, Sentinel Rockthrush, Bald Ibis, Mountain Pipit, Rock Pipit. Blackheaded Canary
If you are a foreigner or have little time to battle it out with nature to find "your species", then it's most worthwhile to use the services of a experienced bird guide or Safari Tour Company such as Sani Pass Tours to guide you to the best birding spots!
Birding on the Sani Pass is particularly rewarding.
Southern Drakensberg birding guides are:
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The Southern Drakensberg region includes the towns of Underberg, Himeville and Bulwer.
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