Marievale Bird Sanctuary

Gauteng · South Africa

Marievale Bird Sanctuary, South Africa
Photo: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
September to April
Accessibility
limited
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A wetland on the Blesbokspruit east of Johannesburg, this Ramsar-listed sanctuary offers hides overlooking reed-fringed pans. Flamingos, herons, and a rich array of waterfowl make it a favourite escape for city birdwatchers.

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