Zvakanaka Campsite is situated just off the N1 to the north of Makhado (Louis Trichardt) and is set again the Soutpansberg Mountains on private property. The vegetation includes grasslands, a small wetland and riverine forest. At least 70 species can be expected within a few hours of birding. Several well-cut trails meander through the riverine forest and past a small dam. Search for the Gorgeous Bushshrike, Narina Trogon, Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher, White-starred Robin and Red-capped Robin-chat in the forest interior. The dam supports a small breeding colony of Southern Red Bishop and the calls of Red-chested Flufftail are regularly heard from the dense reedbeds.

Zvakanaka Farm is an idyllic getaway in the Soutpansberg Mountains in Limpopo. It is also an ideal stop-over for Kruger National Park (Pafuri and Punda Maria gates), Mapungubwe National Park, Zimbabwe via Beit Bridge, Mozambique via Pafuri and Botswana via Pontdrift and Platjan. Zvakanaka Farm offers a range of accommodation: Igababa Cabin, Madala’s Cottage, Fook Farmhouse Garden Flat, Kubla’s Caravan and Zvakanaka Camp Site. Zvakanaka is a BirdLife South Africa Recommended Accommodation.

Zvakanaka campsite is situated just off the N1 and can be accessed from the main gate 1 and a half km from the N1.

GPS: 22.9776, 29.9525

Text prepared by:

Daniel Danckwerts (Rockjumper Birding Tours)

Key species:

White-starred Robin, Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher, Gorgeous Bushshrike, Narina Trogon, Shelley’s Francolin, Crested Guineafowl, Red-chested Flufftail, Crowned Eagle, Red-capped Robin-chat.

Contact details:

Cell: +27(0)84 400 4595
Fax to email: +27(0)86 615 5188
Email: gail@zka.co.za

Zvakanaka is a BirdLife South Africa Recommended Accommodation.