
Day Visitors and Bird Lovers Welcome
Come and escape the busyness of town. We invite you to unwind, unplug, and relax in the absolute tranquillity of our beautiful, established garden.
We are surrounded by the magnificent Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for their exceptionally well-preserved geological record dating back approximately 3.6 billion years.
From a quiet morning in the garden listening to birdsong, to exploring the magnificent mountains and landscapes around Barberton, there is always something fascinating to discover.
What to Expect:
Pure Peace: Strictly no loud music, ensuring a serene environment for all guests.
Relaxation: Bring your favourite book, or borrow one from our library in the main house.
Nature’s Soundtrack: Relax to the beautiful songs of a wide variety of birds.
Daily Bird Sightings:
Our garden is a haven for local birdlife.
🌿 Our garden is a haven for local birdlife.
Keep your eyes and ears open for our feathered visitors — from colourful sunbirds and loeries to barbets, robins, bulbuls and the occasional eagle soaring above the Barberton mountains.
Keep an eye out for our daily visitors:
Purple-crested Turaco — Perskleurige Loerie (often still called Purple-crested Lourie)
Crested Barbet — Kuifkophoutkapper — not a woodpecker
Hadeda Ibis — Hadeda-ibis
Fork-tailed Drongo — Mikstertbyvanger
Cape Robin-Chat — Kaapse Janfrederik
Southern Boubou — Suidelike Waterfiskaal
Dark-capped Bulbul — Swartkop Tiptol
Greater Double-collared Sunbird — Grootrooibandsuikerbekkie
African Hoopoe — Hoephoep
Thick-billed Weaver — Dikbekwewer
Barberton is part of an exceptionally diverse birding region, with hundreds of bird species recorded across the surrounding mountains, forests, grasslands and valleys.
Visiting Details:
Entry Fee: A small fee is charged
Hours: 9:00 till 17:00
Bookings & Enquiries:
Contact us at 0822610542
Whether you want to read under the shade of a tree or simply sit back and listen to nature, our humble and inviting garden is the perfect escape.
Coffee and Tea station is available for your use at a minimum fee.
We look forward to welcoming you!