Visit: Birds of Eden, Monkeyland Road, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6602 South Africa
The spectacular and awe-inspiring sanctuary is the largest free-flight aviary in the world. 2.3ha of partly forested land, with a 1.2km walkway which visitors are welcome to explore at their own pace. The sanctuary is home to 220 different species & subspecies of birds totalling over 3500 birds. From the indigenous and beautiful Knysna lourie with its awkward call for such a gracious bird, the other lourie (Turaco) species, parrots, parakeets, waterfowl, flamingos, starlings, robins and graceful cranes. The sanctuary includes a deep gorge with a waterfall and the aviary is approximately 50m high, covering all the treetops and allowing ample flying space for its winged inhabitants. Being a sanctuary where many previously pet caged birds have now been given the opportunity to spread their wings, this is their first chance to make adequate use of their wings and to experience natural avian behaviour.
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TripTic
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM |
| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
1 to 3 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Due to uneven surfaces, we offer a wheelchair for those with a walking disabilities at no additional charge.
Open in all weather conditions
GoPro extenders and selfie sticks are not permitted
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Road51019314032
This is a great place to visit if you have two or three hours to spare, although you could go through in a short period of time. There are some amazing birds which are all easily visible and an incredible variety with some of the most beautiful colours imaginable. The environment is extremely natural, and although it is a very, very large enclosure – there is no sense that it is artificial or contrived. All birds have been rescued and the ethos has to be commended. A very well worthwhile excursion.
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Posted On : 2023-10-04
Posted By : Jayden D
The forest is absolutely beautiful and so are the birds. You need to walk slowly and take your time look everywhere because some birds hide. There are birds that come right up to you and sing and make noises.
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Posted On : 2023-02-14
Posted By : 489stuartr
Fabulous day out a trip to Monkey World first then Bird World .
Both were excellent, really enjoyable.
Ideal for families to see monkeys roaming about all close too .
Then with the birds which were so colourful and seem to pose for pictures
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Posted On : 2023-02-07
Posted By : Nancy_R
Very interesting to see an enclosed forest with beautiful birds freely moving about. Many are non-African birds however so would like to have seen just native birds.
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Posted On : 2022-10-11
Posted By : bigneilonwheels
Visited here with the Mrs’ and was pleasantly surprised as I wasn’t a fan of Monkeyland next door.
Saw some really interesting birds and managed a few decent photos.
Highlight was right up the top seeing the flamingos being fed, lowlight was having some kind of duck peck at my feet and undo my shoelaces.
All in all, 8 on 10 👍🏻
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Posted On : 2020-01-13
Posted By : travellerXkingston
We really enjoyed the sanctuary. We wandered through at our leisure and had many pleasant viewings of birds. The one bird we did not expect to see and which we see too many of at home was a small flock of Canad Geese. I did a double take on that one. There were no guides, but then I generally find them uninformative unless they are specialists in their area. We did just fine with our guide book and had fun working through it.
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Posted On : 2019-10-09
Posted By : danielacW8589DL
Beautifully presented and beautiful bird viewing however reception advises that there are no guided tours. You have to buy a book guide and search for each bird that you see. No information boards and no guides explaining anything at any point. Very disappointing for the price paid. Lots of staff not giving info unless asked for assistance
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Posted On : 2019-06-17
Posted By : MarP2016
Prachtig en heel groot vogelverblijf. Middels een boardwalk loop je door het grote verblijf en ziet de meest prachtige vogels. Echt een aanrader!
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Posted On : 2023-08-02
Posted By : sinanmartine
Voir une telle variété d'oiseaux d'aussi près c'est fantastique ! Nous avons beaucoup aimé cette visite le temps d'une promenade bien pensée sous la volière à admirer ces oiseaux aux couleurs incroyables et à écouter leurs chants.
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Posted On : 2022-12-05
Posted By : anna_cantone
si può acquistare un biglietto cumulativo per questo, il monkey sanctuary e per il Jukani (grandi felini)
Visite divertenti ed istruttive, occasioni interessanti per vedere da vicino alcuni animali rari e splendidi
ottima alternativa ad alta escursioni più immerse nella natura, se il tempo non è dei migliori
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Posted On : 2019-11-30
