Sanctuary Hide offers stunning panoramic views of our man-made wetland. This enclosed area is home to a diverse array of pinned endemic species, including: Lesser and Greater Flamingo Blue-Billed Teal Cape Teal Red-Billed Teal Yellow-Billed Duck Fulvous Whistling Duck White-Faced Whistling Duck South African Shelduck Spur-Winged Goose Cape Shoveler Red-Knobbed Coot Our goal is for these endemic species to breed within the sanctuary, with their offspring returning to nest in the hide year after year. During the winter months, when water is scarce, this location becomes a reliable water source, attracting many wild birds seeking the benefits of a predator-free environment and abundant meals. Among the resident wild species are: Reed Cormorant Common Moorhen Black Crake Glossy Ibis African Spoonbill Blacksmith Lapwing Squacco Heron Green-Backed Heron Black-Headed Heron Grey Heron Western Cattle Egret Great Egret Yellow-Billed Egret Melanistic Gabar Goshawk Burchell's Coucal Here, both wild and captive-bred animals interact, breed, and create incredible opportunities for close-up photography. Join us to witness the beauty of nature up close!

In collaboration with Doug Newman from Simply Birding Africa, we have created Delta Hide—a truly extraordinary spot, especially during the flood season when the Pienaarsrivier flows beneath it. This picturesque location is perfect for capturing stunning sunset photographs. ​ Special species in this area include: Dwarf Bittern  Striped Crake Allen’s Gallinule  African Crake Marabou Stork Marsh Owl Lesser Moorhen  Blue-cheeked Bee-eater  ​​ Nestled at the intersection of the bushveld and delta, Delta Hide is alive with activity and rich in wildlife, making it a magical place to set up your camera and immerse yourself in the natural beauty.

Our Photography Hide offers water-level viewing for a unique perspective, ideal for capturing images of birds interacting with water. Its south-southwest orientation ensures soft morning light and beautifully backlit silhouettes in the late afternoon, perfect for photography enthusiasts. In addition to birds, guests may also spot wildlife quietly drinking from the watering hole. Commonly observed bird species include: Bearded Woodpecker Golden-Tailed Woodpecker Cardinal Woodpecker Bennett's Woodpecker Paradise Flycatcher Squacco Heron Green-Backed Heron Glossy Ibis Red-Billed Firefinch Jameson's Firefinch Blue Waxbill Orange-Breasted Waxbill Black-Faced Waxbill Common Waxbill Violet-Eared Waxbill Green-Winged Pytilia White-Winged Widowbird Village Indigobird Dusky Indigobird Cut-Throat Finch Scaly-Feathered Weaver Masked Weaver Bronze Mannikin Reed Warbler Chestnut-Vented Warbler Red-Billed Buffalo Weaver White-Browed Sparrow Weaver Southern Grey-Headed Sparrow Green Wood-Hoopoe African Hoopoe Crimson-Breasted Shrike Magpie Shrike Kingfishers (Malachite, Brown-Hooded, Woodland, Pied) Arrow-Marked Babbler Pied Babbler Marico Sunbird White-Bellied Sunbird Southern Boubou Common Moorhen Lesser Moorhen Dwarf Bittern This vibrant environment provides a fantastic opportunity for photographers to capture the beauty of nature.