Bordering the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve is one of the Zululand Birding Routes best locations that boasts an impressive species list of around 350 bird species, that includes Pink-Throated Twinspot, African Broadbill, Rudd’s Apalis and Southern Banded Snake-Eagle.
Bonamanzi is a Natural Heritage Site covering 4000ha that is bordered by Lake St Lucia, providing a relaxed environment to explore the regions sand forests and their many endemic species, the coastal grasslands and Lala Palm savanna.
The wetland areas provide for excellent waterbirds and where game of numerous species comes down to drink. Walking trails, game drives and boat trips add to being able to properly cover the reserve and maximize on the birding and photographic experience.
