Bird Island Nature Reserve is a 3-hectare nature reserve in Lambert's Bay, South Africa. It is an important breeding site for the endangered Cape …
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Sep 26, 2024
So many gannets! I loved seeing the gannets from the observation kiosk that showed the many movements and action of the birds. Usually the reserve changes 50Rand, about $US 3, but we entered free t…Full review by ToniT1079
Feb 26, 2024
Bird island was amazing! We visited in February to see 30,000 Cape Gannets nesting and flying around. After a lovely cup of coffee in Isabellas restaurant, we walked out along the causeway (40 rand…Full review by Rick W
Sep 21, 2022
This place has been closed for months, a d will be until well into November. Their website fails to say why, but the locals were told its for maintenance. Locals gave invited Cape Nature to attend to…Full review by Miracles123
Yes there is a small fee but being part of a group I do not know the exact amount as this was included as part of the price of our package for a tour of 10 days.
We'll be in Lambert's Bay next April and will visit Bird Island. Is there parking nearby? Roughly how much time should I allow for the visit? Best regards
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You can park outside Isabella's Restaurant (no problem finding parking both times we visited). This is inside the harbour gate and next to the causeway entrance. As for time, it …
You can park outside Isabella's Restaurant (no problem finding parking both times we visited). This is inside the harbour gate and next to the causeway entrance. As for time, it depends how interested you are by the birds. Their specialised behaviour is interesting to watch and they provide wonderful photographic opportunities. There's also a small exhibition of whale, seal and bird skeletons in a building nearby. 2-3 hours max I would say.
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