African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
4.5
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is a bird park specializing in the public awareness and conservation of Africa's indigenous raptors. From the smallest to largest, you can visit them all in this natural bush setting. You can catch the aerial predators in action during the daily flying displays at 10:30. Vulture feeding sessions take place at midday on weekends and public holidays. Please note the sanctuary is closed Mondays.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

Top ways to experience African Bird of Prey Sanctuary and nearby attractions

The area

Address
Reach out directly

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles138 reviews
Excellent
104
Very good
32
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0

NinnakuO
Midrand, South Africa7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Family
Had an amazing birthday visit. The flight display at 10:30 was fantastic to see and learn about the birds. The presenters clearly have a love for the birds and work great with adults as well as small children. Would definitely visit again
Written March 9, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

diebritse
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Family
Most other things—to—do were closed over Christmas weekend, but African Birds of Prey Sanctuary. We like that each bird has a name and their stories are detailed on a leaflet (not just scientific facts). Field guide is really knowledgable and it is a treat watching the vultures being fed.
Written January 14, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Sightsee60743413887
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
Jackie was amazing. The centre was closed but she still made effort to take us around and introduce the birds to us. Very informative. You can see the genuine passion the center has for the raptors. Definitely recommend visiting the center. Especially if you are interested in the conservation and research of raptors. Was wonderful to see and get to experience the different personalities of the birds. Birds are also in great condition and their environment is well kept
Written January 1, 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Gwynneth H
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2014 • Friends
A very ethical outfit, close to Pietermaritzburg, run by an extremely competent raptor specialist, who is experienced in behaviour and mangement of birds of prey. The aerial display focuses on the conservation of raptors. All birds used there are non-releasable and they are housed in enclosures that are as similar as possible to the birds natural environment. Note: 2 shows per day - 10.30am and 15h00 pm. Mid-day Vulture feeding is a fascinating experience; Coffee Shop; Curios; Kids play area
Written December 3, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

c0bbler
London43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Family
The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary provides not only an educational experience but also a high quality afternoon / morning out at a very reasonable price. The Sanctuary is small but plays an important role in raising the awareness of the conservation needs of South African raptors. All of the birds are rescue birds which can no longer be released back into the wild. The aerial display is approximately an hour long, entertaining and humorous and full of fascinating information which will appeal to young and old.

The Sanctuary is clean and well looked after and includes a picnic area where you can 'bring your own' as well as a cafe. It is certainly well worth a visit - just remember sun-cream for the display as the seating area is uncovered.
Written October 14, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

dranujkiran
New Delhi, India1,031 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2014 • Family
To miss out on this attraction would be a major mistake ; to do so after reading the reviews would count as one big Himalayan Blunder . Easily approachable from Durban for the 1030 AM show . This is an absolute must in Kwazulu Natal . Very informative and interesting . Welcome team comprises two very affectionate pointers . Shannon is phenomenal in her love and dedication to this cause . The souvenirs and tea room are reasonably priced . It would be wise to ring up before leaving Durban as the weather might play up . The show is out in the Sun and sunscreen / caps /shades would be desirable . The website has all essential info .

Hot tip - Go around the bird enclosures twice if you have the time - preferably before and after the show . The birds are very active and the second round might find them in a better view .
The lovely Colonial Buildings square of Pietermaritzburg is just a 15 minutes drive away GPS S 29.60184 E 30.37895 .
Written October 2, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Presha S
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Friends
We visited the African BoP sanctuary on a chilly and drizzly day. We didn't expect a presentation but Shannon and Belinda did a short presentation so we (and the birds) did not get too wet and still had the opportunity to marvel at the flight display. They even gave us umbrellas so we could be comfortable. The presentation was educational and we enjoyed learning about the different characters. Despite being limited in enclosure sizes it is very clear that the sanctuary tries to ensure a high standard of living for all the birds, some of which have experienced such cruel fates at the hands of humans. In addition to education and rehabilitation, the sanctuary is also involved in other conservation projects e.g. The bearded vulture breeding programme. If you're ever in the camperdown area, the sanctuary is a must visit and you can feel great knowing your ticket purchase is contributing to conservation
Written January 12, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Latisha1103
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Family
The Feathery friends are so well trained its amazing i would recommend it for family with kids, it really gets the kids attention. the food on the premises is excellent. will definitely visit again
Written January 6, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Wart7
Bromsgrove, UK72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2013 • Family
This is a regular place for us to visit, be it with my daughter or with international guests. This dedicated team work tirelessly to rehabilitate raptors and return them to the wilds if possible. They provide a invaluable service and are great in educating everyone about raptors. The sanctuary is very well maintained and the birds are kept in a great environment. There is always a lot to see in the resident raptors as well as an amazing on-air display. The team are always friendly and informative and the cafe provides great food and beverages.
This is a "must see" in you are in KZN anywhere near Pietermaritzburg or Durban.
Written October 10, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

EllieKemp
Braunton, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2012 • Couples
Lots of birds of prey to see and a fantastic view from the sanctuary. Not far away is the Lion Park which doesn't seem to have been reviewed on here. It's quite small and you drive around in your own car. There were 11 lions there last time I went, including two white lions, and you literally get right up close to them. It's wonderful. Loads of fabulous photo opportunities.
Written February 8, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

…
Showing results 1-10 of 132
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

African Bird of Prey Sanctuary - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)

All Pietermaritzburg HotelsPietermaritzburg Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Pietermaritzburg
All things to do in Pietermaritzburg
Day Trips in Pietermaritzburg
RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars