Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)?
Violet-eared Waxbill
What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?
Finfoot Lake Reserve, 2016
Purple Roller
How best to travel to your lodge?
Preferably a high clearance vehicle
Black-faced Waxbill
What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?
Bird drives, bird walks, bird outings
Greater Painted-snipe
What makes your lodge special?
Relaxed family resort with a good number of birds in and around the lodge, restaurant, spa, adventure activities, and pools.
What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds that your lodge offers good chances to see?
- African Hawk-Eagle
- Crimson-Breasted Bushshrike
- Greater Honeyguide
- Red-Billed Buffalo Weaver
- African Jacana
- Double-Banded Sandgrouse
- Grey Hornbill
- Coqui Francolin
- Green-Winged Pytilia
- Green Woodhoopoe
Grey Hornbill
What is the best time to visit your lodge, and why?
Spring/ summer, with all the migratory birds back.
Long-billed Crombec
Is your lodge involved in conservation efforts? If yes, please describe them.
We work closely with Owl Rescue Centre and Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital with all sorts of animals and birds that need a new home.
African Cuckoo
What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge?
Pack your binoculars, cameras, hat, and enthusiasm
Common Sandpiper
Do you have activities for non-birders?
Game drive, bush walks, segways, spa, bar
Chestnut-vented Warbler
If any reader of 10,000 Birds is interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?
Chinspot Batis
Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers of 10,000 Birds?
Ornithophiles, assemble! If you’re ready to boost your life list or hone your photography skills, it’s time to book a curated birding experience at Finfoot Lake Reserve. No need to feel lucky to spot some of Finfoot’s most sought-after bird species when you’re in the company of our secret weapon: Sarel van der Westhuizen. Known as our bird whisperer, or within the local community as ‘Sarel from Finfoot’, he has over 23 years of guiding experience, with over eight years at our reserve. He knows the environment intimately, and his guided bird walks and tours are a highlight of any visit. Sarel also has a keen interest in photography and would love to help you refine your skills with the lens.
African Paradise Flycatcher
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