Africa Wild

We have been living in Centurion for the last 15 years. We always drive past this park but never went there to walk around.

That changed today as we decided to visit there and go for a morning walk

A map of the park
The entrance is free but one needs to check in at security

The parking area
As it was our first time we were not sure which pathways to take
We had a wonderful time there. We saw the Blesboks. The only antelope they have

Think we will do this every weekend now

No birds

The Bishop Bird Nature Area is named after the southern red bishop. The nature area is situated less than 1 km north of the Rooihuiskraal Historical Terrain and forms part of its rich cultural history. This nature area is 19 ha in size and the site serves as a place where people can escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of the city, and relax in the tranquility and peacefulness of natural surroundings. The vegetation in the nature area is classified as Bankenveld and consists of open grass areas with groups of indigenous trees. Bishop Bird Nature Area is a birdwatcher's paradise and numerous species of birds have been recorded in the area. Other animals such as blesbok, mongooses, hedgehogs, bushbabies and reptiles can be found in the area and some of them can be seen while hiking.

Activities and facilities

A 2,8 km, maintained, interpretative trail with a 3-m-high wooden deck amidst a canopy of white stinkwood trees is the ideal place for bird enthusiasts to see birds in their natural environment.
Dogs on leashes are allowed on the trail
Registered community friends group in the area for coordinated activities
Free parking on the terrain
Ablution facilities are available


Visiting hours

Summer (September to April): 06:00 to 18:00
Winter (May to August): 07:00 to 17:00

Contact details

Use the following contact details for any enquiries:

Telephone: 012 358 1793/4.
Email: michaelc@tshwane.gov.za
Friends group: Friends of Bishop Bird Nature Area:
Telephone: 082 577 3611
Email: mollwh@absamail.co.za

Lisbeth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:00 pm No birds

We never thought about taking the camera so i only had my phone and birds were too far away to photograph

Sounds like a nice place

Lisbeth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:02 pm Sounds like a nice place

It is. Next time the camera will go along. We only saw now there’s a wooden deck 3m up in the air to help with bird watching. Will search for it next time

Try to go early morning or late afternoon in order to see the birds. It is not exactly birding season now

Anyway any time is good for a bit of fresh air away from home

Normal gate times are from 6am - 6pm but with Covid it changed from 7:30am - 3pm

WHY?
Another thing without sense!

Alf is now a birder

You may find also a nice butterfly