Lodging for birders around the world

This is a list of Hotels, Inns and B&B's recommended by Birdingpals
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*Lodging I have visited personally, has a note with my comments.
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South Africa
Buchu Bushcamp Hoop Nature Reserve, Bredasdorp Buchu Bush Camp is situated in pristine Fynbos out in the wilds but close to the main gate into De Hoop Nature Reserve and provided us with very comfortable accommodation and food. We got our only Cape Vulture of the trip over the car park. A wonderful spot. Self-catering chalets provide loads of space. Wonderful night skies without light pollution were awesome. Highly recommended. Birdingpal Bob Foskett rfoskett(AT)ntlworld.com Thatched chalets, good food and wine right outside the gates of De Hoop NR. Birdingpal Paul Gaffan paul.gaffan(AT)btinternet.com
Kingfisher Cottage, Marina da Gama Cannon Island Birdwatch from your own self catering cottage for 2 overlooking the waterways of the Greater Zandvlei Wetlands Nature Reserve! We are within easy reach of important birding sites of Zandvlei Nature Reserve, Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary and Strandfontein Waste Water Treatment Works. And only two kilometers from False Bay coastline at Muizenberg. Owners birding enthusiasts
Little Lodge B&B Newlands, Capetown A convenient location for radial trips in the region; especially excellent for the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden which officially opens at 8am, but the Rycroft Gate opens at sun-up or even earlier. it's about a 10 minute walk to the main gate and 15 minutes to the Rycroft Gate. Birdingpal Peter T. Johnson, Princeton, NJ ptjohnson(AT)verizon.net
Afton Grove Noordhoek, Cape Town I stayed here in Noordhoek, south of Cape Town a few years ago. Wonderful accommodation and food as well as being dead handy for the Cape, Boulders, Kommetjie and Simonstown if you're risking a pelagic trip. Great info' on sites for birds. Loads of things to do for non-birding partners too. Very friendly place. Birdingpal Bob Foskett rfoskett(AT)ntlworld.com
Simons Town Central Hotel Simons Town, Cape Town Opposite dock so ideal for the pelagics, also excellent restaurant opposite (Harbou View Restaurant). Birdingpal Paul Gaffan paul.gaffan(AT)btinternet.com
Tanqua Guesthouse Ceres Cordon-bleu cuisine, probably one of the remotest guesthouses anywhere, Burchell's Courser regular. Birdingpal Paul Gaffan paul.gaffan(AT)btinternet.com
Klein Cedarberg Inn Swartruggens Conservancy, Cedarberg The rustic lodge is way out in the boonies north of Ceres and close to Katbakkies Pass, a stunning place to bird. Werner does marvels in a tiny kitchen too. Essential to take heed of the map - a hard lace to find! Stay as long as you can. Birdingpal Bob Foskett rfoskett(AT)ntlworld.com
Mutango Lodge Dinokeng Conservancy, Gauteng
A Stone's Throw B&B Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Honeywood Farm Heidelberg Cape Great setting very close to Grootvadersbosch NR, home cooked food, good company. Birdingpal Paul Gaffan paul.gaffan(AT)btinternet.com
The Outlook Lodge Johannesburg
Kloof Falls Lodge B&B Kloof (north of Durban by 30 min. tollway) Set above a gorge, good trails and birding at the B&B; easy access to major birding areas of this southern Midlands area.. A good location, clean, very early breakfasts and packed lunch possibilities; even packed breakfasts; knowledge of the area, reasonable prices. Birdingpal Peter T. Johnson, Princeton, NJ ptjohnson(AT)verizon.net
Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge Haenertsburg, Limpopo Recommended by Birdingpal Cagan Sekercioglu
Kgomo Kgomo Lodge Johannesburg
Heuglins on Winmarleigh Farm Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Falcons Rest Guest House Langebaan, Western Province Stunning! very comfortable and very clean. Birdingpal Paul Gaffan paul.gaffan(AT)btinternet.com
Mkuze Falls Game Resort Pongola, Kwazulu Natal
Toad Hall Guest House & self catering Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga The Wakkerstroom region is high grasslands, a major wetland and lake area with bird hides, known for larks, cranes and many passerines. A good location, clean, very early breakfasts and packed lunch possibilities; even packed breakfasts; knowledge of the area, reasonable prices. Birdingpal Peter T. Johnson, Princeton, NJ ptjohnson(AT)verizon.net
Cosy Cottage B&B Potchefstroom
Flick's Places B&B Onrus River, Western Cape
Braeside B&B Swellendam
Khulula Farmhouse Swellendam
Taylor's B&B Underberg, Southern Drakensberg
Mallard Cottage White River, Kruger Park

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Last update 02/12/2010