The WIDER GAUTENG region is home to more than 470 spectacular bird species. 

Here’s where to see them...

  This long-awaited revised edition of Birding Gauteng features almost 100 prime birding spots within easy reach of Pretoria and Johannesburg. From familiar favourites like Suikerbosrand, Marievale, Rietvlei, Zaagkuilsdrift, Nylsvley and Pilanesberg, to newly discovered secret stakeouts that only top twitchers know about. Or make a weekend out of it, and head a little further afield to Kruger, Mkhuze, St Lucia, Magoebaskloof, Mokala, Lesotho... All you need to know about how and where to find the specials, plus details on visiting the beautiful wild places they inhabit. With all new maps, photos, coordinates, safety ratings and access info, the lifers are guaranteed! Let’s go birding!