Lammergeyer Hide

The Lammergeyer Hide is located in the Giants Castle reserve of the Drakensberg.

The Lammergeyer Hide is located in the Giants Castle reserve of the Drakensberg. Lammergeyer is the other name given to the Bearded Vulture, and endangered Bird of Prey found in the Drakensberg area of South Africa.

The bearded vulture is most famous for its intelligent habit of carrying bones high into the air and dropping them on the rocks below. After a few drops, the bone has cracked enough for the vulture to reach the nutritious marrow inside. The bearded vulture is one of the shyest of vultures, and lives a mostly solitary existence, on remote mountains and cliff faces.

The vulture hide 'feeding season' is May to September, and bookings open in the previous November. Tel 036-3533718, fax 036-3533775. Charges are R115 per person, with a minimum of R335 for use of the hide. Access is by 4x4 vehicle, provided by yourself or by the reserve.

Alternatively, enquire about professional guides who will take you there or accompany you should you have a 4x4 vehicle but would appreciate,