Eagle Rock Estate caters for the young and old; for the active, and for nature lovers looking to relax in unspoilt surroundings
Birding
The Estate has a wide variety of bird life (more than 200 species have been seen) as a result of the varied ecosystems and vegetation. A breeding pair of Verreaux’s Eagles (black eagles) are resident on the Estate, and as their nest is visible from an easily accessible viewpoint on the cliffs of the Olifants River Gorge, there are great opportunities to watch them gliding past you, and to photograph them at eye level or from above – a unique feature of this very special environment. Some of the rarer species on the Estate are Southern Bald Ibis and African Finfoot.
Walking and hiking trails
As there are no large dangerous wild animals on the Estate such as lion, buffalo or rhino (but keep an eye out for leopard), walking and hiking in unspoilt nature is safe. There are over ten walking and hiking trails with varying levels of difficulty that have been marked and mapped out on the Estate. These range from level walks in more open terrain suitable for small children, to longer hikes covering more rocky terrain with substantial elevation changes.
Mountain biking and trail running
Eagle Rock has a network of roads that cover part of the estate, which offer opportunities for mountain biking and trail running. Single tracks, suitable for mountain biking and trail running, in some of the areas of the Estate not covered by the existing roads, are planned.
Nature photography
The varied ecosystems and topography of Eagle Rock provide a variety of nature photography opportunities. These range from wildlife, birds and macro to landscape photography of the plains the Olifants River canyon. As Eagle Rock is a nature estate, not a big five game reserve, it is safe to walk around, allowing photographers to walk around rather than being confined to a vehicle.
The viewpoint overlooking the Verreaux’s Eagle nest provides a unique opportunity to photograph these birds in flight, at or just below eye level.
