kruger to canyons birding route

birder friendly accommodation

Accommodation establishments along the Kruger to Canyon 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.

Should you wish to receive assistance with bookings at any of the Birder Friendly Accommodation establishments along the routes, please contact BridLife Travel.

Birder Friendly Accommodation along the route

Hoedspruit

	Kuname River Lodge	More info
	Bordered by the towering Drakensberg escarpment on the west and set in game-rich, lush, riverine vegetation, the facility offers a variety of breathtaking views, diverse landscapes and some of the best big five game-viewing opportunities in southern Africa. The lodge is only 45 minutes drive from the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa.

	Monwana Game Lodge	More info  |  Website
	Situated in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve, Monwana Lodge offers fully guided Birding and Wildlife Safaris. We provide four star accommodation, award winning service and a Bird list of over 300 species. Let our experienced team locate the species of your choice, or find them yourself from the comfort of your private deck/patio overlooking the waterhole and garden.

	Otter's Den River Lodge	More info
	Otters den is a birders paradise with species such as Thickbilled cuckoo, Pel's Fishing Owl, Squaretailed Drongo, Narina Trogon, Green Twinspot, African Finfoot and Half Collared Kingfisher all being present at the lodge. With a local bird list topping 220 species, Otters Den is certainly worth a visit.

	Toro Yaka Bush Lodge	More info
	Toro Yaka, which means "My Dream" in Northern Sotho, is a one-of-a-kind lodge situated in the unforgettable pristine bushveld of Balule, a 30 000 ha nature conservancy in the Greater Kruger National Park. Toro Yaka is owner managed by husband and wife team, Steve and Nicole, who will personally ensure your stay to be something to remember.

Phalaborwa

	Masorini Bush Lodge	More info  |  Website
	Ideally situated in the heart of the Kruger to Canyons Birding Route, Masorini makes the ideal "Home Base" to explore the birding sights of the Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa and the Lowveld of the Limpopo.

	Sefapane Lodge and Safaries	More info
	Sefapane Lodge offers a lot to the visiting birder. The grounds are host to a number of bushveld species that head for the green oasis. The central feature of Sefapane is a dam which as a bird hide attached to it. Kruger National Park and accompanying birdlife is only 1km away from the lodge whilst the adjacent Selati and Olifants Rivers offer fantastic waterbird viewing opportunities.

	Sunbird Lodge	More info  |  Website
	Sunbird Lodge, situated in Phalaborwa, is owner managed by Samantha and David Lockhart with the emphasis being on good quality and friendly service. Sunbird Lodge is situated on 2.5 acres of tropical garden which has a wide variety of birdlife present.

Gravelotte

	Kondowe Conservancy	More info  |  Website
	Nestled in 4003ha of Mopani woodlands in the Limpopo Province, Kondowe Conservancy offers guests beautiful accommodation set in the tranquility and serenity of the bushveld.

Mozambique

Machampane Bush Lodge Unspoilt, pristine and pioneering describes the experience you will encounter on the trails and camp that Transfrontier Trails dos Limpopo offers in Mozambique's Parque Nacional do Limpopo.