Bird Hide · Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Island View Hide, Rietvlei
Island View Hide is a bird hide in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, 450 m off the Acacia Route, about 2 km from Main Gate.
About Island View Hide
Island View Hide overlooks Rietvlei Dam and the small island that gives the hide its name. It is an excellent spot for watching waterbirds, particularly the cormorants that breed on the island.
Where to find Island View Hide
Island View Hide is a bird hide in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, 450 m off the Acacia Route, about 2 km from Main Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Island View Hide questions
Where is Island View Hide?
Island View Hide is a bird hide in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, 450 m off the Acacia Route, about 2 km from Main Gate.
Which road is Island View Hide on?
Island View Hide is about 450 m off the Acacia Route.
Can I use opspoor at Island View Hide without signal?
Yes. Signal in Rietvlei Nature Reserve can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.
Heading to Island View Hide? See recent sightings around it, get alerts when something's spotted nearby, and navigate there with a map that works with no signal.