Search for the rare vultures at the Black Pools

Tall trees grow along Pokojwe Road and serve as nesting sites for vultures. With a bit of luck you can spot white-backed vultures, lappet-faced vultures and Cape vultures here. As you drive through the bush, you’ll be accompanied by the scent of wild sage – a typical feature of this landscape. Contrary to their reputation, vultures are very clean animals; they bathe regularly and then stand in the sun with their wings outstretched to dry. These monogamous birds play an important role in the ecosystem, as they dispose of carrion and thus help to contain disease.