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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Boshoff Street, Pretoria 2004, South Africa
27 12 348 1265
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Ranked #14 of 38 attractions in Pretoria
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Most recent review
- 20 May 2013
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Pretoria, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The Sasol Bird hide in the reserve is perfectly situated to view the bird life. A stunning guesthouse opposite the reserve called Cranes Nest Guest House. The Blue Crane restaurant is infront of the lake and provide excellent food.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

A small but well maintained sanctuary in the middle of a built up suburb. Nice venue for a picnic or a quiet moment to look at the birds and small animals.

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

If you want to see a whole range of birds in a park, this is the place. Some covered walkways let you walk out over the ponds to get close to the birds. We must have seen over 20 species of birds, including the Blue Crane,Crowned Crane and Egyptian Goose.

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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

The endangered blue crane species is easily visible here in the heart of Brooklyn. Also visible are a few plains game species as well as little known critters. lovely restaurant on site for refreshments .

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Centurion, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

Wow! Just Wow! My kids enjoyed the information and seeing the birds so close up. Wide variety of birds are around especially on the island. Very safe and secure environment.

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Pretoria, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

Worth it - take your little ones and teach them about nature and birds. It is beautiful! It is a good place to birdwatch and it is convenient to get to. The staff were friendly and helpful in identifiying a couple of birds on the feeders that I had never seen before. It's a nice retreat after a day of... More

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Hastings, United Kingdom
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72 reviews 72 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

This place is small with one real hide (unless you count the Blue Crane Restaurant) but the birds come very close. I have taken some of the very best photos here!!! Oh and its free!!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Quiet surrounds in the middle of town and plenty of birds, green grass and lovely big trees to lie under

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Pretoria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

The hide is well equipped and looks out on a number of different setups for a range of photographic shots. It was clean and seemed safe early in the morning as well.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

The bird hide on a water filled quarry is a must for birders and the adjacent blue crane restaurant is a perfect place for sundowners

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