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Dlinza Forest Birdwatching from Richards Bay

Day trips

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk in Eshowe is a 150 metre long walkway built above the Dlinza Forest floor, which allows visitors to view flora, fauna and avifauna at treetop level. It includes a 20 metre high tower, offering dramatic views of both the forest canopy and surrounding countryside. The Dlinza Forest is on The Zululand Birding Route, and is home to all sorts of rare birds and little creatures. Over 90 species of birds inhabit the forest, as well as 85 different types of butterflies. On a hiking trail whilst tuning in to the happy chatter of the birds, you can spot blue duikers, bushpigs, chameleons, beetles, bushbuck and much much more. Some of the birds that inhabit the forest are Crowned Eagles, Narina Trogon, Spotted Ground Thrush, Green Twinspot, Purple Crested Turaco, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Olive Woodpecker, Chorister Robin-chat, Trumpeter Hornbill, Delegorgue’s Pigeon and many more.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Fully air-conditioned vehicles
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Tour Guide

What's not

  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. The tour start from Richards Bay heading to a town called Eshowe. There we will visit Dlinza Forest and our guide informs you about the boardwalk and its incredible bird species.

    1 h

  2. The Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk in Eshowe is a 150 metre long walkway built above the Dlinza Forest floor, which allows visitors to view flora, fauna and avifauna at treetop level. It includes a 20 metre high tower, offering dramatic views of both the forest canopy and surrounding countryside. The Dlinza Forest is on The Zululand Birding Route, and is home to all sorts of rare birds and little creatures. Over 90 species of birds inhabit the forest, as well as 85 different types of butterflies. On a hiking trail whilst tuning in to the happy chatter of the birds, you can spot blue duikers, bushpigs, chameleons, beetles, bushbuck and much much more. Some of the birds that inhabit the forest are Crowned Eagles, Narina Trogon, Spotted Ground Thrush, Green Twinspot, Purple Crested Turaco, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Olive Woodpecker, Chorister Robin-chat, Trumpeter Hornbill, Delegorgue’s Pigeon and many more.

    4 hAdmission included

  3. After the tour we will drive you back to Richards Bay for drop-off.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
We will be in a vehicle branded with our company logo and we will have welcome board with your name on it
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 99 travellers
Operated by
1st Zulu Safaris
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in South Africa, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 32% above the median of the 77 day trips we list in South Africa, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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