Where to go birdwatching in South Africa: 8 destinations every birder should experience

In fact, nearly one in every ten bird species on Earth can be found here, making South Africa a bucket-list destination for both seasoned birders and curious travellers. Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga and LimpopoKruger National Park is famous for the Big Five, but many experienced visitors argue that its birdlife is just as rewarding. 2. iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site protects one of Africa’s most important wetland ecosystems. West Coast National Park, Western CapeOriginally established to protect the Langebaan Lagoon ecosystem, West Coast National Park has become one of South Africa’s premier coastal birding destinations. Birding rewards those who slow downThe best birdwatching destinations in South Africa have something in common.