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Umbogavango Nature Reserve
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Categories: hide; picnic; booking required;

This site was established at the site of the storm water trap dams serving the AECI industrial site at Umbogintwini. These dams collect all storm water and run off from the factory site in order to prevent any pollution of the Amanzintoti River . These shallow dams are high in nutrients and consequently support many waterfowl, especially in summer.

Specials to look out for are African Crake, Black Crake, Baillon's Crake, Dark-capped Yellow Warbler, Black-throated Wattle-eye, Southern Brown-throated Weaver, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird and Grey Waxbill.

Directions

The reserve is reached from Moss Kolnik Drive off the N2 South of Umbogintwini. Turn right over the N2 and about 1km further on turn right into the AECI factory entrance.

GPS Coordinates (decimals)
Lat: 30°01.85' S
Lon: 30°53.72' E

Additional Info

Prior permission must be obtained by telephone from security at the factory and an indemnity form must be signed.

From the well laid out picnic area two trails lead trough the Coastal Forest where numerous birds can be seen and heard. The longer trail follows the dam system northwards and passes through a large plantation of exotic trees in which raptors such as Long-crested Eagle (the symbol of the reserve) and Black Sparrowhawk nest each year. The trail crosses a road on which is a hide overlooking the North Dam where most of the Waterfowl are to be found.

Further on are two more hides. From the second hide birders can practice wader identification.

There is safe parking and toilet facilities are available. Restaurants can be found nearby.

Habitats: coastal forest, wetlands and dams

Contact

Tel: +27 (0)31 949 2111