A new vulture hide designed to support the conservation of endangered vultures in the southern Drakensberg has been opened to the public. Located 8km from Underberg, the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide launched on February 19, and consists of a Vulture Safe Feeding zone and viewing hide.
The hide has been fitted with one-way glass designed for clear photography and allows up to six guests to view and photograph the vultures as well other birds.
The hide’s mountainous backdrops, comfortable seating, darkened windows and a few electrical plug points for recharging camera batteries and phones, make for an enjoyable experience for bird-watchers, while educational material ensures that visitors gain a better understanding of conservation and wildlife in the region.
The funds raised through visitor bookings are used to keep the Vulture Safe Feeding Site and hide operational.
The southern Drakensberg is a stronghold location for two of South Africa’s cliff-nesting species of vulture – the…
