Koega Area
The Koega area is home to many nature reserves and estuaries, giving visitors the perfect opportunity to observe birds in their natural habitat. From the beautiful Blue Crane in the Eastern Baviaanskloof to the delightful Bokmakierie in the Gamtoos Valley, birders will be spoilt for choice.
Port Elizabeth and Surroundings
Birds are plentiful in the Port Elizabeth area. Popular destinations include Tankatara, home to over 130 species, as well as Settlers Park, Lady Slipper and the Cotswold Quarry. A smorgasbord of nature reserves, river mouths, estuaries and trails, provide a picturesque setting for birdwatching.
- Baakens Valley
- Cape Recife
- Cotswold Quarry
- Fairview Racecourse
- Happy Valley
- Lady Slipper
- Maitland River Mouth
- Parsons Vlei and Bridgemead
- Settlers Park
- Sunday's River Mouth
- Tankatara
- The Island
- Van Stadens Wild Flower and Gorge
Roadside Birding
There are various roadside birding spots between Port Alfred and St Francis as well as in the nearby Karoo area. Travellers and adventurous birders can delight in sightings of species such as the Cardinal Woodpecker and Temminck’s Courser, to name a few.
