Wildlife Experience Western Cape
Cape Vulture Colony at Potberg
The last Western Cape breeding colony of Cape vultures — best viewed from the De Hoop hiking trails.
Worth a Detour
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Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal stay
Half day
Best for
Birding and raptor viewing
Our take
A vital conservation site that offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of Africa's most endangered raptors.
A vital conservation site that offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of Africa's most endangered raptors.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
- Time Needed
- Half day
- Best For
- Birding and raptor viewing
- Go If
- You are a birding enthusiast visiting the De Hoop area.
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Why it's worth your time
The only remaining breeding colony of Cape vultures in the Western Cape, located on the cliffs of the Potberg mountains within De Hoop Nature Reserve.
What we love
Watching the massive birds catch thermals off the cliffs at eye level.
What to know
Viewing is best done via the guided hiking trails; check availability with the reserve office.