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birder friendly accommodation

Accommodation establishments along the Eastern Cape Birding Route are registered as 'Birder Friendly' and are members of BirdLife South Africa.

Being "Birder Friendly" means that these establishments are committed to catering to the needs of birders, are, or are in the process of, implementing an environmental management plan, support local communities through their procurement, employment and operating protocols, as well as supporting community projects within the area in which they operate.

They have committed to implementing the principles of Responsible Tourism which is in line with BirdLife South Africa's vision for tourism in South Africa.

Through our association with our Birder Friendly accommodation establishments, the routes hope to achieve far reaching positive environmental and social impacts throughout the region.

Birder Friendly Establishments along the route

	Brakvlei Birding	More info  |  Website
	Brakvlei farm is unique, a living museum, and modern working sheep and angora goat farm. It also encompasses a private game reserve with spectacular scenery. Visitors can experience modern farming methods, a natural relaxing life style and even catch a glimpse of the future.

	Mpongo Private Game Reserve	More info  |  Website
	This luxury safari lodge in Eastern Cape has great facilities and Big Four game animals on a beautiful private game reserve close to the seaside city of East London. Enchanting countryside with lush river valleys and rolling hills can be found on this reserve which has 3 200 hectares of conservation land.

	Oyster Bay Lodge	More info  |  Website
	Located between Knysna and Port Elizabeth lies Oyster Bay Lodge, a beautiful Coastal Reserve which is set on 235 hectares and incorporates magnificent dunes, woods, river deltas, beaches, wetlands, lagoons, free roaming horses and an extensive birdlife.