Lower Drakensberg Foothills birding route
The Lower Drakensberg Foothills Birding Route lies inland and to the South West of the Southern Kwazulu-Natal Birding Route . Once again the source of this route is found in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site at the majestic Sani Pass where birders get the unique opportunity to view birds in a rugged and stunningly beautiful environment, consisting of five different habitats and ranging in height from 1600m to 3200m. The heart of this route lies in the lowlands below the Sani Pass where you will find beautiful nature reserves and large tracts of pristine mist belt forest and grassland. The Lower Drakensberg Foothills Birding Route is also home to the exciting new Marutswa Forest Boardwalk on the outskirts of the quaint country village of Bulwer . This section of the route holds an amazing aray array of highly sought after endemic species such as Drakensberg Siskin, Drakensberg Rock-jumper, Gurney's Sugarbird and Cape Vulture .