Birding
Home to around 200 species of bird, Bontebok National Park is a bird-watcher’s paradise.
View birds from the deck of your chalet, from a self-drive through the park, or while relaxing on the banks of the Breede River. There are no formalised bird hides within the park, but the open skies and landscapes make an easy spot.
The park is noteworthy as an excellent place to see Denham’s (Stanley’s) Bustard. Other large and visible species include Blue Crane, Spur-winged Goose, Secretarybird and Southern Black Korhaan. Malachite and Southern (Lesser) Double-collared Sunbird are often seen at the reception building, while the area around the rest camp attracts a number of species. Prominent amongst these are Fiscal Flycatcher, Klaas’s Cuckoo (summer), Acacia Pied Barbet and Red-faced Mousebird. Pearl-breasted Swallow is regularly seen.