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Bhejane Bird Bath Hide (Zimanga)

Run by Zimanga Private Game Reserve · Up to 4 photographers · Apr–Oct

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About

Zimanga's second reflection hide, sited in thicker bush for shy species and positioned for afternoon light. The main target is the pink-throated twinspot, a range-restricted species; the drinking edge is 4.5 m from four seats with tripods and gimbals provided.

Open months

Bhejane Bird Bath Hide (Zimanga) by month
MonthPresence
JanOutside the window
FebOutside the window
MarOutside the window
AprIn season
MayIn season
JunIn season
JulIn season
AugIn season
SepIn season
OctIn season
NovOutside the window
DecOutside the window

Light on 15 April

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 April, local time, Africa/Johannesburg
FromToLight
00:0005:54Night
05:5406:13Blue hour
06:1306:40Golden hour
06:4007:47Soft
07:4710:09Medium
10:0913:35Harsh
13:3515:57Medium
15:5717:03Soft
17:0317:31Golden hour
17:3117:49Blue hour
17:4924:00Night

3.2 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
MonthGolden hourSoftMediumHarsh
Jan1.0 h2.2 h3.8 h6.5 h
Feb0.9 h2.1 h3.8 h6.1 h
Mar0.9 h2.1 h4.0 h5.1 h
Apr (window)0.9 h2.2 h4.8 h3.3 h
May (window)1.0 h2.4 h6.8 h0.4 h
Jun (window)1.0 h2.6 h6.7 h0.0 h
Jul (window)1.0 h2.5 h6.9 h0.0 h
Aug (window)0.9 h2.3 h5.5 h2.3 h
Sep (window)0.9 h2.1 h4.2 h4.6 h
Oct (window)0.9 h2.1 h3.8 h5.8 h
Nov1.0 h2.2 h3.8 h6.4 h
Dec1.0 h2.2 h3.8 h6.6 h

The hide

Hide
Sunken, at eye level with the ground
Session
Day sessions
Places
Up to 4 photographers
Distance
Unknown
Lens
Unknown
Language
English

What the price covers

Included
Not stated

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Ethics

  • Feeding Unverified
  • 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.

Light by month at Bhejane Bird Bath Hide (Zimanga), in Johannesburg time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
Jan05:15–05:4418:19–18:4813h 41m84°
Feb05:39–06:0718:05–18:3313h 1m75°
Mar05:56–06:2417:38–18:0512h 16m65°
AprIn season06:13–06:4017:03–17:3111h 26m53°
MayIn season06:29–06:5916:38–17:0710h 46m44°
JunIn season06:44–07:1516:30–17:0010h 24m39°
JulIn season06:46–07:1616:40–17:1110h 33m41°
AugIn season06:27–06:5516:58–17:2711h 8m49°
SepIn season05:54–06:2117:14–17:4111h 55m60°
OctIn season05:20–05:4717:29–17:5612h 44m71°
Nov04:56–05:2517:48–18:1713h 29m81°
Dec04:55–05:2518:09–18:3913h 53m86°

Getting there

Nearest airport
Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026