African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

Categories: roadside attraction; community project; trails

The sanctuary is found in a breathtaking bushveld setting and is home to the widest selection of captive indigenous birds of prey in Southern Africa. All the raptors to be viewed at the sanctuary are either captive bred or non-releaseable rehabilitation birds whose injuries are permanent and therefore need a permanent home.

Visitors can see the aerial predators in action during daily interactive flying displays and witness the voracious antics of the vultures at feeding times.

Rare or endangered species on view: Grass Owl, Pels Fishing Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Cape Griffon, White–backed Vulture.

Coming on view soon: The big five eagles species, White-headed and Palmnut vultures, Pearl-spotted, Scops and White-faced Scops Owls and Pygmy Falcons.

Directions

Take exit 65 (Lynnfield Park) off the N3 Highway (between PMB ad Durban) and travel 4km down the Lion Park Road. The Sanctuary is signposted and located on the right side of the road.

GPS Coordinates Lat: S 29°40'35.8"
Lon: E 30°30'50.1"

Additional Info

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.

The sanctuary contains at least twenty micro-habitats in which the raptors can be viewed.

For kids, there is also a playground and bunny feeding enclosure.

A café with light refreshments and an art and curio shop rounds off you visiting pleasure. Picnicking is permitted, but there are no braai facilities on site.

Flying Displays Take place Tuesday to Friday at 10:30am. On weekends and public holidays there is a second afternoon show at 3pm. (Weather permitting)

Contact

Ben & Shannon Hoffman
Tel: +27 (0)3 785 2981
Mobile: +27 (0)82 925 3023
E-mail: onair@africanraptor.co.za
Website: www.africanraptor.co.za