​Birds – uMkhuze 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’.

uMkhuze is the richest birding area for its size in the whole of South Africa. It has more than 420 species recorded, including several tropical species at the southern limit of their distribution. Guided bird walks are offered twice daily and can be booked at the main camp. Some of the sought-after specials include Pink-throated twinspot, Pel’s fishing-owl and Neergaard’s sunbird. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in uMkhuze GR
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Black-collared barbet
Common
Crested guineafowl
Common
Eastern black-headed oriole
Common
Golden-breasted bunting
Common
Great white pelican
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries

Facts & Figures

Birds in uMkhuze GR
Bird Species
420+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in uMkhuze is excellent the entire year, but November to April, when Eurasian and intra-African migrants are present, is considered the best time. General wildlife viewing is best during the drier months of June to September.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in uMkhuze GR
Bird Species
420+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr