A slice of paradise on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast in South Africa, Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat is situated in the village of Trafalgar on the edge of the recently rehabilitated Black Lake. On the border of the Mpenjati Nature Reserve and a mere 5 minute walk to a pristine, unspoiled beach, Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat is an exclusive, upmarket tented camp and cottage for those who enjoy a luxurious outdoors experience.
We offer guests the freedom and closeness to nature of a camping trip, with the convenience of luxurious, self-catering facilities.
BIRDERS OVERVIEW
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ACCESSIBLE WITH A NORMAL SEDAN VEHICLE
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BIRD HIDES
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WALKING TRAILS
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FIELD GUIDE BOOKS
INFORMATION FOR BIRDERS:
The main beach has world class Blue Flag status and is great for surfing and swimming. When the conditions allow, the rocky reef just offshore, provides an excellent spot for snorkeling, where you will find fossilised remains of shellfish, various fish species, plant material and petrified wood. These 90 million year old fossil beds are located a short distance from the shoreline, so that at low tide it is possible for visitors to walk out and examine these ancient remains..
The Trafalgar Marine Reserve is a small area extending for 6km along the coast and 500m offshore. The area incorporates the 190ha Mpenjati Nature Reserve.
BIRD SPECIALS
Knysna Turaco, Trumpeter Hornbill, Crowned Eagle, Half-collared Kingfisher, Red-fronted Tinkerbird, Narina Trogon, Spotted Ground Thrush, Black Sparrowhawk, Ashy Flycatcher, Olive Woodpecker, Terrestrial Brownbul, Crowned Hornbill
Coastal dunes, forest, wetland (lake & 2 dams)