Please note there is no shelter at the demonstration area. Remember to bring along hats and sunscreen.

Come and get a close up view of how raptors fly and hunt. You will be amazed at how agile and graceful these birds are in flight and the accompanying educational talk is very enlightening.

Flight Display Times 10.30am and 2.30pm (weather permitting – to avoid disappointment please phone to check)

These demonstrations showcase a selection of birds and, depending on guest involvement, last about an hour.
Price: Included in your entrance fee but we do have photographic opportunities with donations welcome to raise funds for specific projects from time to time.

IMPORTANT:  

WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR OUR FLYING DEMONSTRATIONS. THEY ARE WEATHER DEPENDANT AND BIRDS ARE CONDITIONED TO FLY AT CERTAIN TIMES. IF CONDITIONS ARE NOT FAVOURABLE WE WILL NOT FLY BIRDS. 

OUR SELF-GUIDED TOURS ARE AVAILABLE 09H00-16H00 ON DAYS WE ARE OPEN.

Spend the morning working alongside the falconer and our birds in a more personal manner.

Your handling experience starts at around 09h00 with an introduction to the work we do here after which you join the falconer in their morning chores of weighing the birds and checking their health. You will then assist the falconer in flying a bird or two after the morning flight demonstration.

To ensure a quality experience, handling days are restricted to a maximum of two people (minimum age 15yrs) and need to be booked in advance with the falconer on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za.

Price: R500.00 pp

Family/Kiddies handling experience (maximum of four to a group)

After the morning flying demonstration, younger kids can get the opportunity to meet a couple of our feathered friends.  This experience needs to be booked and paid for in advance by emailing us on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za.

Price: R250.00 per child

Come and spend a morning with us, and we will devote our time for your perfect shot.
We fly a variety of birds and also do portrait shots/natural poses of others. Group size limited to ten photographers.  Morning starts at 7:00am with a short break at around 10:00am.  Further photographic opportunities are offered during the morning demonstration at 10:30am.

Photographic days need to be booked in advance with the falconer on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za as they need to prepare birds in advance for these activities.

Prices:

1-3 Photographers R 1000pp

4-6 Photographers R 850pp

7-10 Photographers R 650pp

Non-photographers accompanying R 80.00pp (Strictly no photography allowed)

We are a popular stop for school tours.  Schools need to be seated at the demonstration area by 10h30.  Our bird of prey talks are specifically targeted at school children from primary and secondary schools. They are informative yet fun, ensuring your pupils attention and imagination are captured. We are able to cover a wide range of topics that include conservation, habitat, diet, adaptations and biology and give you the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent birds.

Price:  R50 per student

Teachers and guides are at no charge

Advanced booking is essential so contact us early to reserve a date at info@wildlifesos.co.za

Please take note of the following:

• Please ensure school is here no later than 10h00 as it is a bit of a walk down to the demonstration area.  Flying demonstrations are STRICTLY at 10h30 and 14h30.  We cannot delay demonstrations for late comers.
  
• The self guided walkthrough of our resident birds is available 09h00 to 16h00.
  
• Please ensure that the children are properly supervised and do not approach the aviaries but remain on the pathways.
  
• Once at the demonstration area, children need to remain seated so as not to scare the birds. We also request that questions are reserved for when the falconer asks for them so as not to disrupt the demonstration.
  
• There is no shade so hats and sunscreen are highly recommended.

All methods of fishing allowed but STRICTLY CATCH AND KEEP.

R195 per kg rainbow trout

Spinner rod hire R95

Flyfishing rod hire R190

R125 fishing fee for adults

R75 fishing fee for kids

R10 per person conservation levy for the Rehabilitation Centre.

Outside of our normal operating hours, please make arrangements with Mavugana Flyfishing in town for assistance 013 254 0270