What you Need to Know When Bird Watching in Bronkhorstspruit

South Africa is the top Bird Watching destination in the world. In the surrounding areas of Bronkhorstspruit many Game and Nature Reserves attracts people to enjoy and explore the plethora of birdlife. The grasslands and wetlands are the most important areas for bird watchers. Near Bronkhorstspruit is a unique wildlife and environmental conservation. Klipkop Wildlife Sanctuary is a specialist buck reserve, located within increasingly endangered vegetation called “Bankenveld”.

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT BIRD WATCHING:

Bronkhorstspruit normally receives about 570mm of rain per year. Most of the rainfall occurs during summer. The average midday temperatures for Bronkhorstspruit range from 17.8⁰C in June to 27.7⁰C in January. Accessories to remember and things to do for your bird watching trip:

• Very good binoculars: You need to have a very high quality image to enable you to enjoy all the beauty of the bird that you are observing to the best and in fine detail;
• A good sun block lotion;
• Broad brimmed and bucket hats provide the best sun protection for the face, ears, head and neck;
• A small first aid kit;
• Sufficient water and food;
•  A map of the area;
• Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged in case of emergency;
• Tell friends or Lodge Staff when they should expect you back.

EXPLORE THE WILDLIFE OF BRONKHORSTSPRUIT:

A great nature and game reserve to visit in the Bronkhorstspruit area is Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Rietvlei is home to wildebeest, hartebeest, eland, zebra, waterbuck, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, white rhino, hippo and many more. Not far from Bronkhorstspruit, beyond the eastern extremity of the Magaliesberg, lies Ezemvelo. The openness of the grassland here facilitates viewing and photography of the abundant game.

A trip to Bronkhorstspruit will give you an understanding about freedom of birds and animals. We have to be of the same mind as William Wordsworth: “Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher”.