Wakkerstroom is one one of South Africa's premier birding destinations.
The area is blessed with three major bird habitat types - wetlands, grasslands and forests and this, together with a wide altitudinal range increases the birding opportunities with relatively little effort required from the birders themselves. Coupled with the wide range of accommodation choices and a selection of Birding Guides, birders are ensured of a quality experience par excellence.

Some of the species which can be seen are

Wetland Species:

High altitude Grassland Species:

Forest Species:

For more information on birding in  Wakkerstroom, please download the documents below.

Local birding information and routes (98KB)

Birding list (107KB)