About Witness the Mount Moreland Swallows
Witness the spectacle of the Mount Moreland Swallows: Enjoy an evening picnic or a few sundowners at the Lake Victoria Conservancy in Mount Moreland and witness the spectacle of the Mount Moreland Swallows. (Barn Swallow - Hirundo Rustica).
Every evening from mid October to mid April, millions of these tiny birds gather for about half an hour before sunset and fly in vast numbers over the Lake Victoria Wetlands. As dusk falls, the swallows drop down in the reeds and are gone … until dusk the next day!
The Wetland is the largest roost site for the Barn (European) Swallows during their summer migration to South Africa. The round trip from Europe can be over 12,000 kilometres which is no mean feat for a bird weighing an average of 18 grams.
The viewing site is open to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm-7pm, IN SEASON. Please bring your own chairs, drinks and snacks and it is advised that you bring mosquito repellent.
Need to Know
WhereMount Moreland Conservancy, Charles Street, Mount Moreland, just inland from Umdloti, Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu Natal.
WhenFridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 17h00 to 19h00 in season.
How muchPrices on request.
OvernightStay nearby in Mount Moreland, in KwaZulu Natal
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