The ideal bird watching vacation

There are many different bird watching locations but South Africa is probably the best kept secret when it comes to bird watching. There are three main reasons why South Africa is the ideal location for a bird watching vacation, firstly the variety of many different bird species that can be found within the various regions. The other two reasons include the welcoming climate that South Africa has to offer tourists and the impeccable accommodation that is available to tourists. In South Africa there is so much that can be seen especially with the diversity in nature, the rich heritage and the steadfast cultures. However apart from the larger mammals in nature birds are the most prominent members of wildlife. Therefore South Africa with its many areas set aside for nature conservation, is the location for a successful bird watching vacation.

Why embark on a bird watching vacation?

Birds are an aspect of nature that has fascinated man for generations, making their way into myths and legends. However there are two aspects that people mainly focus on, the fact that birds have the power of flight and the fact that flight offers birds ample freedom. There are over 9500 bird species world wide and of this large number there are over 960 species that make South Africa their home. Therefore if you are an avid bird watcher then there is no way that you can pass up the opportunity to take a bird watching vacation in South Africa. There are various places within South Africa where effective bird watching can take place however there is no place that can compare to the bird watching experience that Thaba Phuti game lodge offers guests.

A Thaba Phuti bird watching vacation

Thaba Phuti is a game lodge that is situated in the North West Province; the province that is often referred to as the portal to the rest of Africa. A mere hour and a half out of the metropolitan of Johannesburg, and 30 kilometers outside Rustenburg this lodge is situated on a haven of African bushveld perfection. Thaba Phuti offers guests a luxury bird watching vacation location with a five star rating that dulls in comparison to the standards experienced here. The exclusive private game lodge offers guests the ability to do birding from the privacy of their en-suite balcony. Thaba Phuti puts a new spin on a bird watching vacation, with an expert bird guide available for up to date information on birding gen for the region. However should you wish to “touch the face of Africa” then you are more than welcome to enjoy an invigorating but gentle morning stroll. This will allow you to get more “up close and personal” with nature self and with the many secrets it has to offer. The other game viewing activities that can be enjoyed during your bird watching vacation at Thaba Phuti include game drives, horse back riding as well as hot air balloon rides.

Thaba Phuti game lodge is the ideal location to enjoy a once in a lifetime bird watching vacation experience in a truly luxurious setting. Here you will be overwhelmed with the feeling of excitement and accomplishment that accompanies birding.