Bird Island Nature Reserve
Fee required
Parking available
This small island off Lambert's Bay is home to more than 2,000 Cape gannets and is the only such breeding colony open to the public.

šŸ“œ Bird Island Nature Reserve is a small island off Lambert's Bay, South Africa, and one of only six breeding colonies of Cape Gannets in the world, and the most accessible to the public. Connected to the mainland by a breakwater, it offers public access to thousands of seabirds, including Cape Cormorants, Kelp Gulls, African Penguins, and Cape fur seals.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Witness thousands of Cape gannets, cormorants, and gulls up close šŸ§ Spot African penguins and Cape fur seals šŸš¶ Walk around the island and visit the gannet hide šŸ”¬ Learn at the museum and information centre

Why Avoid

āš ļø Rough seas may prevent entry šŸ‘‚ Can be noisy due to gannet calls

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Best time to visit for gannet mating rituals: April to September šŸŽ’ Bring binoculars, camera, sunscreen, hat, comfortable and sturdy walking shoes, and appropriate clothing for wind šŸš« No pets allowed on the island

Cost

šŸ’° SA Citizens: Adults R20, Children R10, Pensioners R10. International: Adults R40, Children R20.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily 08:00 ā€“ 17:00, last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on Christmas Day.

šŸ…æļø Parking Available at the harbor.

šŸš» Toilets Available.

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