African Bird Fair 2023
Sat Jul 22, 08:00 - Sat Jul 22, 19:00
The Country Club Johannesburg - Woodmead, Gauteng
ABOUT
We are thrilled and excited for our SOLD OUT EVENT! Still time though to register for the VIRTUAL ZOOM programme.
African Bird Fair is returning on 22 July 2023! Join the biggest event in African birding. Expect a jam-packed programme of exciting speakers, exhibitors, and even some educational workshops on birding identification! This year’s Bird Fair will be even more interactive, fun, and enjoyable, building on the success of the last three year’s events which attracted over 3000 people from 30 countries across Africa and the world. The event, is brought to you by BirdLife South Africa in partnership with MSC Cruises, this year featuring both a virtual platform and an in-person event at the Country Club Johannesburg – Woodmead.
Please note that you will need to register as we have limited in-person capacity.
Terms and Conditions Apply (Visit: https://www.birdlife.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/African-Bird-Fair-2023-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf)
Ticket types:
REMEMBER TO PLEASE BRING YOUR PURCHASE CONFIRMATION WITH YOU ON THE DAY TO THE IN PERSON EVENT
- Early Morning Guided Walks: R120 per person
22 July 2023 @ 07:30 – 08:30 (GMT+2): Includes: A voucher for one hot drink (tea or coffee) and a filled croissant. In partnership with the Gauteng bird clubs
- VIRTUAL Admission (By Zoom): R250 per person
22 July 2023 @ 09:00 – 18:00 (GMT+2): Includes: Live streaming of the Programme Talks. A link will be forwarded two days before the event.
- IN PERSON General Admission: R250 per adult.
22 July 2023 @ 09:00 – 19:00 (GMT+2): Includes: Programme Talks (being held in the Starling Room), the Optic sponsored area and mini exhibition, book signings and African Bird Fair Quiz. Venue: The Country Club Johannesburg – Woodmead
- Entry to Optic sponsored area ONLY R50 per adult
22 July 2023 @ 09:00 – 19:00 (GMT+2): Excludes any programme talks, but includes the mini exhibition, book signings and Quiz . Kids up to 12 free of charge
To view the programme of events please visit https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-bird-fair-2023/
Workshop Admission (Hedgehog Room): R150 per person (adults and kids) per workshop
- 22 July 2023 @ 08:00 – 10:00 (GMT+2): Begin Birding with Swarovski Optik. Includes: An hour’s talk and an hour's walk
- 22 July 2023 @ 10:00 – 12:00 (GMT+2): Kids Birding with Faansie Peacock. Includes: An hour’s walk and an hour’s talk (for children from 8 - 15 years)
Catering
If not a Country Club member, please select from either of these two options. No other catering options are available to non-members.
The Country Club Johannesburg members may also pre-book catering.
- Burger Bar: Burger and Chips R145 per adult, R115 per child (up to 12 years) A vegetarian burger option will be available
- Soup Bar: Hot Vegetable soup and a roll. R80 per person
A cash bar will be available on site.
REMEMBER TO PLEASE BRING YOUR PURCHASE CONFIRMATION WITH YOU ON THE DAY TO THE IN PERSON EVENT