Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary

We parked, strolled to the hide, and let the water do the work. Ducks, herons, and a steady stream of small surprises. Coffee at the restaurant next door made it feel like a proper pause in the day.

Nice bird hide, nice place to visit. Do struggle to get access to the rest of the park as you apparently need an appointment, but the document at the gate states you only need appointments for guided tours. Think summer months will be better to visit as bird activity isn't great. Update: the bird life changes from day to day, some days i see nothing special other days i get kingfishers

Visited today again after 5 years, i was scared away after the attacks at the hide and cars being stolen. Security has now been introduced, and new fencing with entry-gate that they control has been erected. You have too sign in now. The hide is still in a great condition and well looked after. Sadly the birdlife-sightings is very low and many summer-birds is gone that was always easy too see/photograph in the "old"days. Water is very muddy/dirty, with lots of algy growing/floating on the surface. Was wandering what the reason could be, as Pta has lots of rain recently.

Lovey peaceful hide. The rest of the park remains a mystery as one cannot get access on the spot. You have to book in advance and cannot walk there without a guide. Would love to hear reviews on an actual guided walk.

Stressed, go for a stroll around Austin Roberts or dit on the deck of the Blue Crane restaurant and have something to drink and eat while watching the birds having a ball on and around the dam. Take many stunning bird photos. Its a real peaceful place to be in the heart of the very busy Pretoria

A very relaxing place that you can visit daily. It has a pond and a bird watching area. Best to go early morning or late afternoon to enjoy a real birding experience.

What a beautiful and relaxing place in the busy city of Pretoria. You can always visit the Blue Crane restaurant while you admire the birdlife from a distance.