Birds of the Magaliesberg 2023

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHS: BERTIE BOSSERT DE WILDT ADVENTURE TRAILS

De Wildt Adventure trails offers well marked hiking trails up the Magaliesberg escarpment, approaching from the ‘gentle’ side of the mountain as opposed to climbing up the cliff side.This offers a good workout without being too technical with great views from the top. There is a well placed picnic site at the end with super

friendly staff where one can relax in the serenity of the Magaliesberg mountain and listen to some of the over 450 species of birds listed for the Biosphere. The trails are well marked with no litter. We recommend you wear a hat and take sufficient water. The routes are generally considered a moderately challenging and can take up to 4 hours to complete.The area is popular area for birding, hiking, and trail running, so you’ll likely encounter other hikers while exploring the area. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. GETTING THERE Situated on road 78E off the R 513 Schietfontein reservations@dewildttrails.co.za Tel:

082 777 9326 082 462 3627

A WESSA snare removal excercise in the area

A glorious De Wildt sunset

Trails are well marked throughout De Wildt

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