With more than 240 bird species recorded, Amakhala Game Reserve is a great birding destination. There are , and river cruises with knowledgeable guides. However, birding is not the focus of these shared activities, and it might be worth booking private game drives to avoid disappointment if birding is a priority. are present from November to April.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
(NE) near-endemic = most of the global population is resident in South Africa- African black duck
- African darter
- African finfoot
- African harrier hawk
- African marsh harrier
- African pied starling (NE)
- Black sparrowhawk
- Bokmakierie (NE)
- Booted eagle
- Common kestrel
- Common ostrich
- Common quail
- Jackal buzzard (NE)
- Lesser kestrel
- Little egret
- Mountain buzzard
- Osprey
- Rufous-chested sparrowhawk
- South African shelduck
- Spur-winged goose
- Steppe buzzard
- White stork
Best Time for Bird Watching
Amakhala is a good year-round birding destination and many of the species that are of greatest interest to enthusiasts are . That said, it is best visited from November to April, when you can also see a wide variety of from North Africa, Asia and Europe.