Birds of Eden
Birds of Eden
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Birds of Eden is part of the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA). Birds of Eden is the largest single-dome free flight aviary in the world, spanning 2.3 hectares of natural forests, streams and dams. With over a kilometer of walkways, visitors can experience the thrill of spotting almost 3500 previously captive birds of over 200 different species flying free and living natural lives. The scenery alone warrants a visit with hundreds of different plant and tree species plus there are giant fruit bats, golden-handed tamarins and the smallest of the antelopes, Blue duikers. Visits to Birds of Eden are self-guided and you are free to wander for as long as you wish at your own pace. Guided tours for group bookings can also be arranged on request at no additional cost.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Danny DStourport on Severn, United Kingdom116 contributionsJurassic world filmset without dinosaurswhoever thought of building a stainless steel mesh net over a large area of indigenous forest and filling it with birds?.... After paying your entry fee, you go through a door and this vast expanse opens up before you. The structure itself is impressive and then you begin to see the birds. Some very brightly coloured, others less so, but all flying freely and seemingly unperturbed by us visitors. Initially you take lots of photos and then as you realise that the birds are used to human presence, you can be far more selective about your photograph. You can wander about taking your own time to enjoy and appreciate everything.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 March 2023
- BackPacker800547Bilston, United Kingdom1,492 contributionsExcellentPerhaps not the cheapest, even with a combo ticket, but it is a great place. It's as sympathetic as an enclosure can be and it really is massive with a long path walking all through it and at different levels. Abundance of colourful birds throughout, loads of great photo opportunities available.Visited February 2023Written 8 April 2023
- Ade G9 contributionsFree flying birds - be part of nature - would go back againCombined the visit with Birds of Eden, Monkey Land and Jukani cat sanctuary which gave a discounted entry to all 3 attractions. Birds of Eden is an enclosed forest covered by netting which allows a large range of indigenous birds to live and fly freely - there are also lots of small duiker deer which room freely amongst the birds and visitors. You follow pathways and wooden walkways and are really amongst the trees and birds. This is an excellent place to visit and thoroughly recommended - we could have stayed for hours and even gone back again. Pleasant café with good range of food and drinks.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 April 2023
- MimsandNinNottingham, United Kingdom228 contributionsGreat value and informativeWe visited here a few weeks ago and we’re very impressed. There are a plethora of birds and if you buy the very reasonably priced guide book you can identify many of them. We spent a couple of hours here having a gentle walk around. I was praying not to get poohed on and thankfully neither of us were. There is a elevated rope bridge which is not suitable for wheelchairs or people who are unsteady on their feet. My husband is not good with heights and he managed the bridge quite easily so don’t be put off by that. We did visit the cafe but there was load shedding at the time so options were limited. Overall, great value and informativeVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 September 2023
- Andrew KOxford, United Kingdom1,201 contributionsLots of birds in a semi-wild environment, but not the real thingTremendous variety of birds in a semi-wild environment but it's not the same as seeing them in the true wild. A lot of the species are not native to South Africa and many can be found by the ubiquitous bird feeding stations, which spoils it a bit. Having said that, there's a lot of different birds to see and it's entertaining and well presented. If you have time to spare/kill, visit here along with Monkeyland next door. Finally, there was no working cafe so had to do without coffee !Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 October 2023
- Dona SPorirua, New Zealand864 contributionsA lovely visit to the bird sanctuaryI visited with my mother and we both enjoyed ourselves. The walkways are well maintained,and, even on a hot, sunny day, there were plenty of birds around. We also saw a little duiker in the undergrowth. We were followed by a small parrot, which took a shine to my mother, and later by a Birchall's coucal which hopped out from under a bush and sat on my foot. It the ran and flew along with us, stopping to sing every so often. A lovely way to spend some time when in Plettenberg Bay.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 November 2023
- Demi EEast London, South Africa3 contributionsBirds of Eden definitely a sight to behold.Birds of Eden was such a delight! You can take as long as you like to take in the beauty and all the amazing birds. You feel like you're in the middle of jurassic park without the fear of dinosaurs of course! There are SO many different birds to behold, bathrooms are readily available and sanitary. There were also 2 restaurants in case hunger strikes. Be prepared to be captivated for a minimum of 2 hours, especially if you love birds. Would recommend to anyone of any age and do bring binoculars!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 February 2024
- Justin PSchaffhausen, Switzerland2 contributionsPerfect addition to the trip.Immediately upon entry we were amazed by the abundance of brilliant and colourful birds. The walk is pretty long for very small kids but there is a cafe about two thirds through. My kid counted nearly 40 different breeds, all living together in a massive covered forest/jungle. We bought the bundle with birds of Eden and monkey land. It seemed expensive but was worth every cent. We loved every minute.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 7 February 2024
- Brian B179 contributionsSurprising Experience on The garden Route - Birds in Paradise.This is a spectacular bird paradise near Plettenberg Bay. I was expecting a typical aviary, but this is huge in a natural wooded area with many trees; shrubs and streams providing for over 400 species of birds that provide a cacophony of song. How they managed to put a huge high wide net over it is a mystery. They have been collected from people all over the world and most are not indigenous to South Africa. They have built a wooden walkway right through the park and you get to see many species on your walk. For me, the Flamingo Dam was a highlight. One bird was even tame enough to sit on a visitors shoulder. We got to see many birds up close and personal most of which I had never seen before. This is a must see when you are in Plett.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 February 2024
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natholian
London, UK94 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
It is very well curated - and such a complete surprise. When you walk into the giant aviary it’s so impressive. And the variety of bird species is so vast
Written 8 March 2024
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Brian B
Phoenix, AZ179 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This is a spectacular bird paradise near Plettenberg Bay. I was expecting a typical aviary, but this is huge in a natural wooded area with many trees; shrubs and streams providing for over 400 species of birds that provide a cacophony of song. How they managed to put a huge high wide net over it is a mystery. They have been collected from people all over the world and most are not indigenous to South Africa. They have built a wooden walkway right through the park and you get to see many species on your walk. For me, the Flamingo Dam was a highlight. One bird was even tame enough to sit on a visitors shoulder. We got to see many birds up close and personal most of which I had never seen before. This is a must see when you are in Plett.
Written 24 February 2024
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Justin P
Schaffhausen, Switzerland2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Immediately upon entry we were amazed by the abundance of brilliant and colourful birds. The walk is pretty long for very small kids but there is a cafe about two thirds through. My kid counted nearly 40 different breeds, all living together in a massive covered forest/jungle.
We bought the bundle with birds of Eden and monkey land. It seemed expensive but was worth every cent. We loved every minute.
We bought the bundle with birds of Eden and monkey land. It seemed expensive but was worth every cent. We loved every minute.
Written 7 February 2024
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Demi E
East London, South Africa3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Birds of Eden was such a delight! You can take as long as you like to take in the beauty and all the amazing birds. You feel like you're in the middle of jurassic park without the fear of dinosaurs of course! There are SO many different birds to behold, bathrooms are readily available and sanitary. There were also 2 restaurants in case hunger strikes. Be prepared to be captivated for a minimum of 2 hours, especially if you love birds. Would recommend to anyone of any age and do bring binoculars!
Written 6 February 2024
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Paul E
George, South Africa6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Terribly disappointed... we visited the sanctuary about 15 years ago and it was amazing!! Today there were hardly any birds to be seen... all the feeding stations were empty and it all seems a bit dilapidated.
Written 3 January 2024
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1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
We ha e been to Birds of Eden on a few occasions and have always enjoyed it. Hoe dissapointed we were today to see so few birds. It seems all the beautiful exotic birds are no longer there. My neohew made the comment that he has never paid so much to see pigeons (.doves).
Written 28 December 2023
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Dan C
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
The concept is very good-a giant net covering an area in which birds can fly/live 'uncaged'. one is self-guided through the experience via a circuitous route while one seeks out birds flitting in and out of ones view.
there are indeed some extra ordinary birds, no doubt.
What killed me though was the exorbitant price. At R350 per adult for, say, a 1,5hour excursion, my personal opinion is that this was not value.
May i suggest that as a local citizen, one should be afforded a better rate. this is the case in Eurpoe or India where i travelled. Foreigners pay more.
there are indeed some extra ordinary birds, no doubt.
What killed me though was the exorbitant price. At R350 per adult for, say, a 1,5hour excursion, my personal opinion is that this was not value.
May i suggest that as a local citizen, one should be afforded a better rate. this is the case in Eurpoe or India where i travelled. Foreigners pay more.
Written 18 December 2023
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neeratraveler
San Francisco, CA215 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Birds of Eden with its free flight bird sanctuary in a large forested area is enchanting. There were so many species of birds and birds of various colors - I loved the red birds. Many areas can be accessed on elevated walkways.
Monkey land is next door and also worth a visit.
Monkey land is next door and also worth a visit.
Written 18 November 2023
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Dona S
Porirua, New Zealand864 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I visited with my mother and we both enjoyed ourselves. The walkways are well maintained,and, even on a hot, sunny day, there were plenty of birds around. We also saw a little duiker in the undergrowth. We were followed by a small parrot, which took a shine to my mother, and later by a Birchall's coucal which hopped out from under a bush and sat on my foot. It the ran and flew along with us, stopping to sing every so often. A lovely way to spend some time when in Plettenberg Bay.
Written 13 November 2023
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1957
Ottawa, Canada710 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Part of our Gate Tour 1 , we visited this place that is enclosed by netting to keep all these different species of birds inside..with the help of a guide , we learned so much about these beautiful, radiant, colourful birds.
Written 5 November 2023
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How much is the entrance fees?
Bernd W
Magstadt, Germany29 contributions
It’s about 300 p.P.
Is the walkway suitable for elderly people to walk on or are there difficult stages.
alanwooding
Bedford, UK12 contributions
Sorry for the delay. There are steps and ramps but if you take it easy it should be ok.
janetwood1001
London, Canada1 contribution
I plan to visit around April 16th. Do I need to buy a ticket in advance or can I just show up?
HerRoyalHickup
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa157 contributions
Hi There - you can just show up and buy your ticket at the door.
AztecLife
United Kingdom959 contributions
If you buy the combo ticket for here and monkeyland, do you have to visit both on the same day?
Deon D
Randburg, South Africa61 contributions
No, you can use it within a few days. But also include the Jukani wildlife park into your combo ticket. It is wort a visit.
Combo tickets can be used to visit the park in the morning, and maybe return late afternoon again if you missed something.
Annemarie J
Cape Town, South Africa20 contributions
Hi,
Is there a place to picnic at the aviary?
Thanks!
Deon D
Randburg, South Africa61 contributions
No, not really. There is a nice restaurant at the Monkeyland portion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birds of Eden
- Birds of Eden admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost R 400,50, while a popular guided tour starts around R 4 531,12 per person.
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- Fun and Adventure : Surges of adrenalin along the famous Garden Route - FD10 (From R 4 531,12)
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