Plett Bitou Birding Festival

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of birdlife of the Garden Route at the Bitou Birding Festival.

DATES: 27 Sept – 6 Oct 2024
TIMES: 05h00 to 14h00
VENUE: Various venues across Plett
TICKETS: www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za

Calling all birding enthusiasts, from novices to seasoned twitchers! Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the rich diversity of birdlife across the varied habitats of the Garden Route.

Nestled in the scenic coastal region of Bitou, encompassing Plettenberg Bay, Nature’s Valley, Wittedrift, and Keurboomstrand, the Bitou Birding Festival offers an unparalleled birding experience.

Discover South Africa’s Rich Avian Diversity

South Africa is home to approximately 900 bird species, representing about 8% of the world’s avian diversity.

The Garden Route and Klein Karoo area, with around 450 species, provide a unique opportunity for birding enthusiasts to explore the region’s rich diversity. In the greater Plettenberg Bay area alone, Birdlife Plettenberg Bay has documented over 300 species, including 27 endemic or near-endemic treasures. This abundance of birdlife, set against a breath-taking landscape, creates the perfect backdrop for an extraordinary birding adventure.

Festival Highlights:

• Engaging Expert Talks: Enjoy insightful presentations on birding-related topics from renowned experts.
• Guided Bird Walks: Participate in guided bird walks through diverse locations and habitats.
• Universal Access Birding Routes: Explore accessible guided birding paths in Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley.
• Unique Birding Activities: Experience bird netting, ringing, and recording with Dr. Mark Brown.
• Birding Canoe Adventure: Embark on a canoeing journey along the Bitou or Keurbooms Rivers.
• Pelagic Birding Excursions: Join a pelagic birding trip along the breath-taking coastline.
• Birding-Centered Wellness activities: Blending morning wellness and meditation practice with birdwatching
• Art and Photography Exhibition: Admire stunning bird-inspired art and photography exhibition.
• Dinner Presentation at Belle Balance at Plett Game Reserve: An informative presentation and dinner at Belle Balance inside Plett Game Reserve. Come early and book a game drive.
• Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre Tour: Visit the Raptor Rescue Rehabilitation Centre for an informative tour and raptor display – learn about these magnificent birds and the crucial conservation efforts dedicated to their protection.
• Self-Drive Birding Route: Navigate at your own pace with a self-drive birding route through diverse habitats.

Explore Diverse Habitats:

• Wetlands, rivers, and estuaries
• Fynbos habitats
• Afromontane forest biomes
• Urban areas and grasslands
• Coastal areas and pelagic zones

Build your own birding adventure today! Visit our website for more information, to book your favourite birding activities, and for a self-drive route map with birding hot-spots.

General Contacts

Main Contact: Stephan van Wyk

WhatsApp: +27 (0)66 203 6356
Media Contact: +27 (0)72 554 3995

Email: steph@birdingfestival.co.za

Website: www.bitou.birdingfestival.co.za

Digital Media

Official Hashtag: #BitouBirdingFestival

Facebook: @bitou.birdingfest

Instagram: @bitou_birdingfest

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