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ONE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S TOP BIRDING DESTINATIONS

Come for the birds.
Stay for the experience.

Welcome to Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary & Lodge, your birding base near the renowned Kgomo Kgomo floodplain in Limpopo. Discover an area with over 430 recorded bird species, explore our dedicated hides and enjoy warm, personal hospitality in the heart of the bushveld.

Find your stay ↗ ▶ Watch our welcome film
Male Marico Sunbird photographed along Zaagkuilsdrift Road
Derek Keats · CC BY 2.0 · displayed crop Photo licence ↗

For the love of birds

Always something
worth looking for.

From quiet moments in our hides to exploring the surrounding bushveld, grasslands and wetlands, there is plenty to discover. Whether you are adding to your life list or learning your first bird calls, take your time and enjoy the search.

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Stay a little longer

Let the bushveld
set the pace.

Settle into a comfortable lodge room or chalet, or pitch your tent beneath the trees. Enjoy birdsong, unhurried days and the simple pleasure of having nowhere else to be.

A room at the lodge at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and LodgeCourtyard pool at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and LodgeShaded outdoor camping area at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and LodgeDelta Hide at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and Lodge

GET TO KNOW ZAAGKUILSDRIFT

A special place.
A personal welcome.

Join your hosts for a look around Zaagkuilsdrift. Discover the lodge, explore the surroundings and hear what makes this corner of the bushveld so close to our hearts.

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Meet your hosts and take a look around. Press play to watch.
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Beyond the lodge

A love for birds. A commitment to their future.

Through the Zaagkuilsdrift Conservation Foundation, we bring conservation, research and community education together to help protect birds and the habitats they depend on.

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A LITTLE CLOSER, EVERY DAY

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