A Birding Weekend with James Rawdon at Thanda Safari

Posted by David Henning on 30 September 2021

After the last three hugely successful Starlight Production Birding Weekends with James Rawdon, Thanda Safari is pleased to welcome James back for the 4th Bird Ringing Weekend which will take place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 October 2021.

Rawdon, who originally studied biology and worked for many years in the South African and Botswana bush has always been involved in nature and conservation and had a keen interest in birds. He pursued bird ringing as a hobby and later obtained his bird-ringing license in 2012. He has been ringing birds (and sharing his passion for birds) at various sites in and around KwaZulu-Natal ever since.

‘Bird ringing allows you to see the birds up close’, he says, ‘and it provides a wonderful opportunity to teach children and adults about birds, conservation and the preservation of their natural resources.‘

Thanda Safari, a 5-star private game reserve set in an ancient landscape in the northern reaches of Zululand, KwaZulu Natal where the Great Rift Valley meets the Lebombo Mountains and is home to all of the Big Five, a wide variety of other animals, and a plethora of birds, offers the perfect environment for this unique opportunity. Guests will experience first-hand how wild birds -including returning migratory birds – are caught, ringed and released.

A Birding Weekend with James Rawdon –  a fascinating and fun activity for the whole family which allows you to truly appreciate the beauty of some of Africa’s birds.

  • Date: Friday 22 to Sunday 24 October 2021
  • Price: From R2 995 per person, per night sharing at Thanda Tented Camp
  • Package includes: 
  • accommodation – two nights double occupancy at the luxurious Thanda Tented Camp – spacious colonial safari-style tents with en-suite bathroom and private viewing deck
  • two game drives daily with guide and tracker
  • Bird Ringing exercise – Saturday and Sunday morning (guests will spend time with James and the Thanda Wildlife team and handle, hold and release birds)
  • all meals
  • selected local beverages (soft drinks, house wines, spirits and beers)
  • Excluded: conservation levy of R200 per person per stay, gratuities and all items of a personal nature.

Terms and conditions apply.

At Thanda Safari you are guaranteed a unique African experience and exclusive close-up encounters with Africa’s Big Five.

Booking is essential –  to make your reservations contact:

Thanda Safari

E: [email protected]

T: +27 (0) 32 586 0149 | www.thandasafari.co.za

Facebook/Instagram: thandasafari

Twitter: Thanda_

In keeping with new protocols regarding the Coronavirus, Thanda Safari is adhering to stringent health and safety cleaning protocols – the safety of guests and staff being of the highest priority.






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