Excursion Bilsey valley nature reserve hike tour at Durban

Bisley Valley Nature Reserve, a hidden gem located 7 km from Pietermaritzburg is a stunning destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. This 350 hectare reserve boasts of thornveld and grassland, offering ample opportunities for bird-watching.

The reserve is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, being home to a diverse range of species, including spotted thick-knee, green wood hoopoe, southern black flycatchers, fan tailed widowbirds, bush shrike, African emerald cuckoo, southern boubou, African black duck, little grebe, little rush warbler, thick-billed weaver, six different types of cuckoo, four types of honeyguides, widow finches, whydahs, southern tchagra, dwarf bittern, corncrakes and booted eagles. There are bird hides overlooking wetland and grassland, providing excellent viewing opportunities for these feathered friends.

Besides the birds there are as well giraffes, impalas and zebras that one can spot while hiking.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bilsey Valley Nature Reserve, Hike, giraffes, impalas, zebraas