Soweto Bird Club

02/10/2025

Pioneer of Conservation, Tireless Advocate, and Messenger of Hope A Groundbreaking Life and Legacy It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, who died peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2025, in California, at the age of 91. She passed quietly while continuing her life...

28/05/2025

https://gobirding.birdlife.org.za/raymond-rampolokeng/

04/09/2024

Unique Tourism Experience!🦅🦆🦉

RAYMOND RAMPOLOKENG Raymond Rampolokeng, affectionately known as ‘McBirdie’, stands as the pioneering bird guide in Soweto—the first and only of his kind. With a deep commitment to reshaping perceptions of the township, McBirdie aims to showcase the natural beauty that thrives in these often-o...

19/08/2024

08/04/2024

"Join us in making bird conservation cool! Discover exciting, lesser-known green careers and hobbies in Townships. Let's inspire the next generation to explore and protect our feathered friends. "

Passionate about conservation and birds, Raymond Rampolokeng is the first tourist bird guide from Soweto. He gives Team Isuzu a bird's eye view of Enoch So...

14/06/2023

Podcast on hadedas with Raymond Rampolokeng worth listening

Cities are noisy – noise is what cities make and what makes cities. Jo’burg, especially, is a loudmouth. In this episode Charles Leonard examines two types of Jo’burg noise: one made by religious humans in an inner-city suburb, the other a familiar avian racket. Host: Charles Leonard Guests: B...

02/05/2023

Lilac-breasted Roller feeding frenzy

24/02/2023

We are so excited to partner with Brainy Birds for our next adventure! 🦜 And what better way to do it than with our own 2017 Kilimanjaro legend, Raymond "Birdman" Rampolokeng. Don't miss out on this brilliant Soweto adventure: https://brainybirds.co.za/shop/sowetotour/ booking essential ⛰️

24/02/2023

We are so excited to partner with Brainy Birds for our next adventure! 🦜 And what better way to do it than with our own 2017 Kilimanjaro legend, Raymond "Birdman" Rampolokeng. Don't miss out on this brilliant Soweto adventure: https://brainybirds.co.za/shop/sowetotour/ booking essential ⛰️

We will start off our Soweto adventure at the iconic Soweto Towers where we will meet well-known local birder and guide, Raymond Rampolokeng, who will share with us some local history and introduce us to some of the birdlife as we walk from the Towers to the Soweto Kopjes. The hike through the Kopje...

22/11/2022

For the great melodies and stunning good looks 🐦😍 this week's S/O goes to Raymond Rampolokeng for nominating a local bird-watching tour in Soweto. Visit https://gobirding.birdlife.org.za/raymond-rampolokeng for the ultimate Kasi experience 🔭 🤩!

Community Bird Guide Raymond Rampolokeng Operating Areas: Soweto, Johannesburg as well as other national tours. Contact details: Mobile: +27 (0)72 947 3311 Email: [email protected] More about the guide: Raymond Rampolokeng, or 'McBirdie' as he likes to be called, is the first and