The South African Bird Fair 2025

Name: The South African Bird Fair 2025
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)

Saturday Sep 6 09:00–16:00 2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria. If coming from the highway turn off N1 at R104 (Pretoria St)

Birding enthusiasts, save the date. Photo: Blake Lowe (via SANBI).

The Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Photo: SANBI.

Don't miss the annual South African Bird Fair. Photo: SANBI.

Start your Saturday with songs and sightings of Gauteng’s local bird life. The South African Bird Fair at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden on Sat, Sep 6, 2025 brings together birding enthusiasts, curious first-timers, and anyone who would enjoy a stroll among feathered friends.

The day kicks off with a morning birding walk led by seasoned experts, followed by a practical bird ringing demonstration – a chance to see conservation science in action. Expect an exciting range of workshops and exhibitors. The programme also features talks from guest speakers, book readings delving into all things avian, and activities to keep the kids chirping happily.

Brought to you by BirdLifeSA, don't miss the annual South African Bird Fair on Sat, Sep 6 from 09:00 – 16:30. The Pretoria National Botanical Garden makes for a wonderful day trip for those travelling in from Johannesburg. Book your tickets here.

For more information, email birdfair@birdlife.org.za or call +27 12 843 5071.