​Birds – Pilanesberg GR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is author of the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

The Pilanesberg area is an excellent venue for bushveld birding, with more than 300 species recorded. A typical day may yield 100 species or more in the summer months from November to April when migrants are present. For close-up viewing and photography, you can visit the walk-in aviary with over 80 species of indigenous birds. The self-guided camp walk and bird shelters are also highly recommended for bird watching.

Notable Birds in Pilanesberg GR
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Crested barbet
Common
Groundscraper thrush
Common
Southern pied babbler
Locally common
Speckled pigeon
Common
Spotted thick-knee
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Pilanesberg GR
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

In general, Pilanesberg is great for bird watching year-round. November to April is the prime time because the migrant species are present. If it’s general wildlife viewing that you’re interested in, the driest time of year (June to September) is best.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Pilanesberg GR
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr