A wealth of birdlife on Southern Africa’s largest natural lake

Waterbirds of Lake Sibaya

Just inland of Sodwana lies Lake Sibaya, Southern Africa’s largest natural freshwater lake and home to a wealth of waterbirds. The lake is a peaceful counterpoint to the ocean, and a morning on its shores adds a completely different set of species to a coastal trip list.

When and where to see them

Lake Sibaya lies a short trip inland from Sodwana, and its shores and reedbeds hold a wealth of waterbirds that the coast cannot offer. It pairs beautifully with a quiet morning away from the launch beach; ask us about arranging the trip.

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