Explore the countryside beyond Dullstroom by touring one of three local day birding routes. These routes will take you through some of the most diverse and breathtaking scenery of the Steenkampsberg at the transition of the Grassland and Savanna Biomes. Enjoy nearly 400 species of birds inhabiting wetlands, rocky outcrops, escarpment forests and near-pristine grasslands.
Only vehicles with 4×4 capabilities and high clearance should be used to drive these routes.
Dullstroom Bird of Prey and Rehabilitation Centre
Bird exhibits, shows, photography and restaurant
www.birdsofprey.co.za
Ama Poot-Poot Hiking Trail
Birding and day hike
www.uitvlugt.co.za
Lakenvlei Forest Lodge
Birding and restaurant
www.lakenvlei.co.za
Verloren Valei Nature Reserve
Guided and self-guided birding drive
Booking is required. Contact the reserve office:
Martha Makuwa (Admin Officer): 074 575 8202 / 078 393 0942 | [email protected]
Mr MP Serakwana (Reserve Manager): 066 008 2292 / 078 550 0489 | [email protected]
A nominal charge is levied. Visitors must check in at reception.
mpumalanga.com
Groot Suikerboschkop Hiking Trail
Birding and day hike
dullstroomonthedam.co.za
The Cat & The Cow (restaurant)
083 445 5037 / 079 199 6534
Friends of Verloren Valei
[email protected] |
verlorenvalei.org.za
Verlorenkloof Hiking Trails
Birding and day hikes
verlorenkloof.co.za
Verlorenkloof Estate
Restaurant
verlorenkloof.co.za
Elands Valley Guest Farm
elandsvalley.co.za
Greystone Lodge (BLSA Recommended Accommodation)
greystonelodge.co.za
Raptor’s View Dullstroom
raptorsviewdullstroom.co.za
Santa Estate (BLSA Recommended Accommodation)
santafishing.co.za
Walkersons Hotel & Spa (BLSA Recommended Accommodation)
walkersons.co.za
Dullstroom on the Dam
dullstroomonthedam.co.za
The Cowshed
thecowshed.co.za
Verlorenkloof Estate
verlorenkloof.co.za
SAPS (Dullstroom): 013 254 0141
SAPS (Lydenburg): 013 235 2222
SAPS (Belfast): 013 253 1214
Tallow Auto (Dullstroom): 079 895 6840
Longtom Towing (Lydenburg): 082 495 5622 / 076 720 7397 / 072 715 5417
Super Quick (Lydenburg): 013 235 2365
Mega Tyres (Belfast): 013 253 1485
Lydenburg Public Ambulance: 082 940 3432
Belfast Public Ambulance: 013 253 0114
Life Midmed Ambulance (Middelburg): 071 602 3606
Legacy Emergency Medical Services (Witbank): 061 996 0911
LifeMed (Mpumalanga): 086 108 6911
Lydenburg Public Hospital: 013 253 2233
Belfast Public Hospital: 013 253 1184
Life Midmed Hospital (Middelburg): 013 283 8716
Life Cosmos Hospital (Witbank): 013 653 8002
Help us continue to protect the Steenkampsberg by donating to the White-winged Flufftail Conservation Project.
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Bank: First National Bank
Branch code: 250655
Account Name: BirdLife South Africa
Account Number: 62067506281
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The Escarpment Bird Club has no formal membership but aims to serve birders and visitors alike. We are supporters of BirdLife South Africa’s vision and share their goals of enjoyment, conservation, study, and understanding of wild birds and their habitats, insofar as they relate to the diverse highland environments of the Steenkampsberg Plateau and Mpumalanga Escarpment region.
Come join us for birding in the highlands by registering your interest in our events!
Contact: [email protected]
Disclaimer: BirdLife South Africa and its representatives accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or death sustained while visiting or travelling to and from any of the sites or routes described on this webpage.
