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BIRDING
The Sapphire Coast Birding Route
One of the country’s best-kept birding secrets, this incredible route winds along the Sapphire Coast, stretching from the eziMbokodweni River in the north to the aMahlongwa River in the south, about 9km inland from the coast. It has everything from coastal birds and forest specials to soaring raptors – an amazing birding experience! Top birding sites include: Amanzimtoti Bird Park, Umbogavango Nature Reserve, Ilanda Wilds Nature Reserve, the Illovo River and Empisini Nature Reserve.
Those in the mood for a leisurely afternoon outdoors should head to Amanzimtoti’s lagoon. Illovo River is another top spot for water sports, fishing, birding, and picnics.
10 Sapphire Coast Tourism // Visitor’s Guide
