DON'T MISS OUR BEAUTIFUL BIRD INSPIRED EXHIBITION at Kwendalo featuring works by Ingrid Nuss, Guy Thesen, Xolani Sibaya, Igor Sturmheit, Sally Jean Rush, Robert Leggat, Sandy Rosin, Terry Zoelle,
René Gomes, Jack and Desiree Cohen.
DON'T MISS OUR BEAUTIFUL BIRD INSPIRED EXHIBITION at Kwendalo featuring works by Ingrid Nuss, Guy Thesen, Xolani Sibaya, Igor Sturmheit, Sally Jean Rush, Robert Leggat, Sandy Rosin, Terry Zoelle, René Gomes, Jack and Desiree Cohen.
DINNER PRESENTATION - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK TODAY!
We will be raising funds for Raptor Rescue Plett at the Dinner presentation by Dr. Mark Brown this Saturday at Belle Balance inside the Plett Game Reserve. Today is your last chance to book - ticket cut-off time is today at 15:00 - there are still a few spots left.
There will be a fundraising auction on the night with amazing artworks generously donated by Ingrid Nuss, Sally Jean Rush, Guy Thesen and Igor Sturmheit. Also up for auction is a signed copy of the beautiful coffee table book "The Ultimate Companion for Birding in Southern Africa" by Peter Ginn and Geoff McIlleron, a 2 night self-catering stay at DenBosch Cottages and an unforgettable Yacht cruise with Ocean Sailing Charters.
Don't hesitate - book now at the link below:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/268408-bitou-birding-festival-2024#/tickets
New life on the Bitou! 1 Day old Blue Crane chick!
What fantastic news! There's a new Blue Crane chick on the Bitou Vlei! Welcome to the world little one! Hatched yesterday 21st September 2024!
Thanks for the heads-up Bitou River Lodge!
There are only a few more spots left on the Bitou Birding Festival Canoe Birding Experiences on the Keurbooms and Bitou Rivers with Wild Compass Experiences. Book your birding adventure on the river today! Click on the link below: https://www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za/bitou-and-keurbooms-river-canoe-birding-experience/
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INTRODUCING KWENDALO - THE FESTIVAL HUB
Kwendalo, meaning “place of nature” in isiXhosa, embodies natural living and holistic wellness. Nestled within a 16-hectare estate in Plettenberg Bay, this serene venue is the perfect setting for the Bitou Birding Festival. Talks will take place in the Harmony Centre, a tranquil space designed for learning and connection, creating a meaningful experience for festival-goers.
Visitors can enjoy delicious meals, coffee, and tea at the Green Café, an ideal spot to relax and recharge. Kwendalo offers fantastic birding opportunities, including a bird hide overlooking the river, where participants can peacefully observe birdlife as well as walks across the beautiful estate grounds.
Kwendalo will also host a variety of bird-inspired wellness activities, such as Qi gong, breath work and nature connection on the lawn, yoga, and the “Bird and Breakfast” experience with Dr. Matthew Zylstra. All wellness activities can be booked directly with Kwendalo. The festival will officially kick off on 27 September with the opening of a bird-themed group art exhibition.
Read more about all the activities taking place at Kwendalo at the link below:
https://www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za/bitou-birding-festival-hub/
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INTRODUCING BITOU RIVER LODGE
Bitou River Lodge is one of Plettenberg Bay's most idyllic accommodation destinations for birding. Located on the banks of the Bitou River and right on the edge of the Bitou vlei, it offers an exciting variety of birding opportunities literally from your stoep. It is not only the launch site for the popular Bitou Birding Canoe adventure guided by Wild Compass Experiences, but it will also host the Bird Ringing and release facilitated by Dr. Mark Brown from Conserve Eden
Each spacious, tranquil bedroom has its own private entrance and patio for enjoying sunsets. The rooms are all en-suite, with both a bath and shower. Two rooms have twin beds, and three have king-sized beds. Each room has an overhead fan, underfloor heating, and a TV. All the rooms lead into the garden and down to the river, with its water lilies and birds.
The guest lounge has comfy sofas and lots of books and magazines, as well as chess and solitaire. The breakfast room opens out onto the garden and river. In summer, the scent of honeysuckle drifts in to mingle with the smell of fresh coffee.
They are running a special rate during the Bitou Birding Festival of R2 800 p/n per two people sharing. Please get in touch with Kerry at [email protected] to make a booking.
Tickets for the Bitou Birding Festival activities are flying, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone! Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy guided bird walks through breathtaking landscapes, engaging talks by local experts, canoe birding trips, a special Raptor Rescue tour and display fundraiser, a thrilling pelagic expedition and much more!
Check out our website for all the details and take advantage of special festival rates at uniquely curated accommodation spots. Don’t miss out—book now and prepare for an unforgettable birding adventure!
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Tickets for the Pelagic trips are selling out fast. There are only a few more places left - so please don't hesitate to book if you want to participate in the special expedition.
Book your ticket here: https://www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za/pelagic-birding-expedition/
Conserve Eden invites you to take part on a pelagic birding trip! The trip will be guided by CapeNature Senior Marine Ranger Channel Visser, and ornithologist Mark Brown. Spring is a great time to see pelagic birds in Plett, and we will do our best to find a range of species for participants to enjoy. Chances are good we could see an Albatross or two, Gannets, Cormorants, Terns, some Shearwaters, Petrels, and maybe even a Storm-petrel!
Launching at Central Beach in Plett, we will head out into the Bay for a few km out to sea to try encounter some pelagic friends.
A portion of the funds will be used to cover costs incurred by members of the Plett Stranding Network, a group of passionate professionals and volunteers who do their best to assist and rescue stranded marine animals, including cetaceans, seals, birds and turtles when reported on our beaches.
Conserve Eden is a small conservation-focused NPO based in Plettenberg Bay along the picturesque Garden Route of South Africa. They are a catalytic group of passionate individuals who support various local research and conservation initiatives in addition to developing their own portfolio of projects!
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Welcome to the Bitou Vlei. Take a moment to enjoy the view. How many species can you identify in the video?
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