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The gate at the entrance to the birding area | Rooiels| ©ArnePurves

A view of the birding area at Rooiels | Arne Purves

Rooiels is a top birding destination to see the endemic Cape Rockjumper.

The scenic seaside hamlet of Rooiels is an hours drive from Cape Town. The drive itself offers spectacular views of False Bay and of the Hottentots-Holland Mountains.

Photography

Best Time to Photograph

Early to mid mornings

Type of Photography

Bird Photography

Best Time of Year

All year round

Photographic Tips

Make your way slowly down the road, scanning the slopes above you.

Highlights

Site Highlights

Rooiels is a top photodestination for the endemic Cape Rockjumper

Top Species

Footnotes

Habitats

Location

Closest Town

Rooiels

Getting There

Take the R44 (Clarens drive) from Gordons Bay to Rooiels. Just ove the Rooiels river bridge, turn right into Porter Drive. Drive a short distance along the gravel until you reach a gate. Park and walk from here down the gravel road.

Contributor

Arne Purves

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Author: Arne PurvesWebsite: http://www.arnepurves.co.zaEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About

Arne's passion for the environment, wildlife and conservation was instilled from an early age, leading to a career in nature conservation, first as a game ranger in the Natal Parks Board, a conservation officer with CapeNature and today in the City of Cape Town's Environmental Compliance Department. Photography is his creative medium of choice.

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