Photo hide
Giant's Castle Vulture Hide
Run by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife · Up to 6 photographers · May–Sep
About
A raptor hide on a ridge in Giant's Castle Nature Reserve in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg, overlooking a feeding site where bones and meat are put out, famous for close views of the endangered bearded vulture (lammergeier), Cape vultures and Verreaux's eagles. Visitors drive up in their own 4x4; advance booking through Ezemvelo central reservations is essential.
What you can photograph
From this listing
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 May
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:23 | Night |
| 06:23 | 06:43 | Blue hour |
| 06:43 | 07:13 | Golden hour |
| 07:13 | 08:28 | Soft |
| 08:28 | 15:29 | Medium |
| 15:29 | 16:44 | Soft |
| 16:44 | 17:14 | Golden hour |
| 17:14 | 17:34 | Blue hour |
| 17:34 | 24:00 | Night |
3.5 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.9 h | 6.5 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 3.9 h | 6.0 h |
| Mar | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.1 h | 4.9 h |
| Apr | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 5.1 h | 2.9 h |
| May (window) | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 7.0 h | 0.1 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.0 h | 2.7 h | 6.4 h | 0.0 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.0 h | 2.6 h | 6.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Aug (window) | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 6.0 h | 1.6 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.3 h | 4.4 h |
| Oct | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 3.9 h | 5.7 h |
| Nov | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.4 h |
| Dec | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 3.9 h | 6.7 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Ground level
- Session
- Day sessions
- Places
- Up to 6 photographers
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Johannesburg time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:21– | 18:32– | 13h 49m13 h 49 min | 82° |
| Feb | 05:47– | 18:17– | 13h 6m13 h 6 min | 73° |
| Mar | 06:06– | 17:48– | 12h 17m12 h 17 min | 63° |
| Apr | 06:24– | 17:11– | 11h 23m11 h 23 min | 51° |
| MayIn season | 06:43– | 16:44– | 10h 39m10 h 39 min | 42° |
| JunIn season | 06:59– | 16:35– | 10h 17m10 h 17 min | 37° |
| JulIn season | 06:59– | 16:46– | 10h 26m10 h 26 min | 39° |
| AugIn season | 06:39– | 17:06– | 11h 4m11 h 4 min | 47° |
| SepIn season | 06:04– | 17:23– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 58° |
| Oct | 05:29– | 17:40– | 12h 47m12 h 47 min | 69° |
| Nov | 05:03– | 18:01– | 13h 35m13 h 35 min | 79° |
| Dec | 05:01– | 18:23– | 14h 1m14 h 1 min | 84° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026