The altitude of the area ranges from 1400-1700m and the climate is fairly hot and humid with annual rainfall averaging around 1600mm. Over 250 species have been recorded to date and the scenery is stunning. Getting around is very easy on an excellent network of well graded farm tracks and footpaths. The birdlife in the area is spectacular. At night the sounds of the Scops and African Wood Owl may often be heard together with the liquid whistle of the Montane Nightjar.
Vegetation is varied due to cropping and different soil conditions in the area.
The birding described below is based upon habitat and the birds you can expect to see. The Gardens One of the most spectacular features of Koru are the gardens, which are perched on a hill overlooking the rest of the farm. Klaas's Cuckoo is found alongside Diederik Cuckoo, which respectively appear to favour the Bronze Sunbird and Baglafecht Weavers as foster parents. In the eyes of some, the gardens are a perfect dining table and they are therefore well patrolled by the African Harrier-hawk, African Goshawk and Little Sparrowhawk. On flatter ground where soils are reasonable the main crop grown is sugarcane.