ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Compete for the highest total of bird sightings and you and your team mate
could each win a set of 10x30 Companion Binoculars by Swarovski Optik

THE CHALLENGE:

Teams of 2 will compete for the highest total of bird sightings over 3 weekends, each at a different
Dream Hotels & Resorts locations hosted by Sarel van der Westhuizen and guided by expert
birders from each habitat.

COST: R6940 PER WEEKEND FOR TWO GUESTS SHARING

SECURE YOUR SPOT BY BOOKING YOUR FIRST 2 CHALLENGES.
FIND OUT MORE BY CONTACTING: melani.vdw@dreamresorts.co.za

CHALLENGE 1:

7 - 9 MARCH 2025
FINFOOT LAKE RESERVE
North West Province
Itinerary

FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025

14:00 – Arrival at the lodge
17:00 – Meet and Greet with your host and birding expert, Sarel van der Westhuizen & Lance Robinson
19:00 – Dinner

SATURDAY, 8 MARCH 2025

06:00 – Birding Starts
10:00 – Breakfast in the restaurant
18:00 – Birding Finishes
19:00 – Braai dinner in the restaurant

SUNDAY, 9 MARCH 2025

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast in the restaurant
What to Pack
• Binoculars
• Hat
• Sun Block

COST:

R6940.00 for the weekend for two guests

There are only 24 team slots available for the 1st challenge. Only teams of 2 can enter the challenge.

To secure your stay, kindly email melani.vdw@dreamresorts.co.za

This special offer is not bookable online.

CHALLENGE 2:

20 - 22 june 2025
LITTLE SWITZERLAND RESORT
Northern Drakensberg
Itinerary

FRIDAY, 20 JUNE 2025

14:00 – Arrival at Little Switzerland Resort
17:00 – Meet and Greet with your host and birding expert, Sarel van der Westhuizen & David Weaver
18:00 – Dinner

SATURDAY, 21 JUNE 2025

06:00 – Birding Starts
10:00 – Breakfast
18:00 – Birding Finishes
19:00 – Braai buffet dinner

SUNDAY, 22 JUNE 2025

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast
What to Pack
• Binoculars
• Hat
• Sun Block

COST:

R6940.00 for the weekend for two guests

There are only 24 team slots available for the 2nd challenge. Only teams of 2 can enter the challenge.

To secure your stay, kindly email melani.vdw@dreamresorts.co.za

This special offer is not bookable online.

CHALLENGE 3:

7 - 9 NOVEMBER 2025
NIBELA LAKE LODGE
Lake St. Lucia
Itinerary

FRIDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2025

14:00 – Arrival at the lodge
17:00 – Meet and Greet with your host and birding expert, Sarel van der Westhuizen & Temba Mthembu
19:00 – Dinner

SATURDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2025

06:00 – Birding Starts
10:00 – Breakfast in the restaurant
18:00 – Birding Finishes
19:00 – Braai dinner in the restaurant

SUNDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2025

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast in the restaurant
What to Pack
• Binoculars
• Hat
• Sun Block

COST:

R6940.00 for the weekend for two guests

The top 10 groups after Challenge #2 will qualify to participate in the 3rd and final challenge. Bookings will be made available once the top 10 groups have been determined.

TERMS & CONDITIONS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • R2000 per booking will be donated to Touching Dreams in support of conservation efforts towards endangered bird species
  • Only teams of 2 can enter the challenge
  • To be eligible for the prize the team must have attended all 3 challenges
  • All contestants must use the BirdLasser App
  • Sights and Sounds can be recorded to prove sightings
  • Participants must use their own transportation for bird watching
  • No professional guides may assist teams during the challenge
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