With more than 240 bird species recorded, Amakhala is a great birding destination. There are game drives, walking safaris and river cruises with knowledgeable guides. Birding is, however, not the focus of these shared activities and it might be worth booking private game drives to avoid disappointment if birding is a priority. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Birding specials Treats for Avid Birders
- African black duck
- African darter
- African finfoot
- African harrier hawk
- African marsh harrier
- Black sparrowhawk
- Booted eagle
- Common kestrel
- Common ostrich
- Common quail
- 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 but is best visited from November to April, to be able to sight the migratory birds from north Africa and Europe.