The Last Stronghold of the Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture) Our Adventure at Giants Castle, Drakensberg

🌎Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, where we came face-to-face with one of Africa’s rarest and most endangered raptors — the Lammergeier, or Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus). From 3am bone-loading missions and cheeky baboon raids in our hut, to black-backed jackals stealing bones and finally witnessing the Lammergeier’s majestic landing — this is raw adventure, wildlife conservation, and family travel rolled into one story. The Lammergeier is known as the “bone breaker”, the only bird in the world that feeds almost entirely on bone. With fewer than 300 breeding pairs left in Southern Africa, Giant’s Castle is one of their last strongholds — and the vulture restaurants here play a vital role in helping protect them. 🦅 In this video you’ll see: The rugged drive up to the Lammergeier hide Jackals following our car for breakfast The challenges (and comedy) of setting bones for scavengers The breathtaking moment when the Bearded Vulture finally lands Bonus sightings of Cape Griffon Vultures, a Jackal Buzzard, and a herd of Eland in the Drakensberg valleys 👉 If you love wildlife photography, birdwatching, or eco-tourism, this is a must-watch and a must-visit destination. 🌍 Why it matters: By visiting Giant’s Castle and supporting conservation projects like these vulture restaurants, you are helping ensure that this incredible bird doesn’t disappear from Africa’s skies. 📸 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more adventures and conservation stories. Read more about this very special bird in the links below: 🌎 https://alexaitkenhead.co.za/bearded-... 🌎 https://alexaitkenhead.co.za/lammerge... 🎼 Music by @e-soundtrax: https://e-soundtrax.com/ ▫️ Track Titles: 3. (4:45) Epic Motivational 14. (29:55) Epic Orchestral Adventure: https 16. (34:48) Inspiring Piano & Epic Orchestra