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River birds
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A few Nature reserves like Umbogovango Nature Reserve, Vernan Crookes Nature Reserve and Ilando Wilds are also close by. All of the reserves offer hiking trails through indigenous sub tropical forests. Unpack your walking boots and binoculars and take a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike along one of these many nature reserve trails. Bird life is abundant with hundreds of various species. Small mammals may also be found e.g.. duiker, monkeys, mongoose and many more. The Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary consists of a large expanse of open water surrounded by rolling lawns and gardens on one end and indigenous riverine forest on the other. An easy half hour self guided trail winds itself through the forest and is a haven for birdlife. From any of the three bird hides one has an opportunity of seeing many of the 150 bird species in the sanctuary, such as resident Spurwing Geese, White Faced Duck, Greenback Heron, Giant Kingfisher and Hamerkop.
