Birding programme
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Using a local birds of prey expert, we are able to put together special birding packages which would involve the capture, tagging and release of live raptors. This would be done partly on the reserve and also off property within the Onderburg region, close to Kwa Madwala. Programmes can be tailored in duration to suit your needs and typically a 3 day programme is recommended to get the most out of this wonderful wildlife experience. Please enquire about possible start dates and costs.
Birds Recorded at Kwa Madwala
Download the birding fact sheet in PDF format Kwa Madwala has identified 223 different birds so far and there is clear evidence that further monitoring is needed to complete the identification process. Bird watchers will not be disappointed and sightings are plentiful with a good variety of indigenous and migratory birds in evidence.
Kwa Madwala is home to the very elusive and scarce Bat Hawk (Machaerhamphus alcinus) which can be seen from time to time in early mornings and late evenings. These birds are crepuscular (they operate at dusk and dawn) with very large eyes. Dark grey in colour they sweep down effortlessly and catch bats which reside in two colonies on the reserve (the bats in turn eat the larvae of mosquitoes making malaria practically non-existent on the reserve).
Several varieties of eagle, kingfisher, swallow and the ubiquitous hoopoe can be seen with relative ease.
Further Information on Safaris And Wildlife
- Safaris & Wildlife Overview
- Wildlife At Kwa Madwala
- Game Drives
- Bush Walks
- Aerial Safari Flights
- Elephant Back Treks
- Carnivore Programme
- Conservation Ethos