Birding

For the enthusiastic birder to Namibia, the vast variety of both resident and migratory birds can only be exciting. Most bird species favour specific habitats above others and thus Namibia is blessed with a variety of birding destinations where the keen twitcher can satisfy their interests by sighting and recording new species.



Some species are sighted more regularly when water and food sources are not in abundance; however some locations like Etosha are much more viable for birding during the rainy season than that of game viewing.


Stable water sources during the early months of summer are always a good choice for a serious day of birding. Birding is popular all over Namibia even among locals, thus be comforted that it is an activity available across the country. Some major birding locations include the following, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, the Caprivi and northern river systems, as well as the coast, with spots like Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay lagoon. The Namib Desert offer great opportunities for sighting rare endemics like the Herero Chat and Dune Lark.

In general, birding is very adequate in the country providing from the smallest, Scaly Feathered Finch to the heaviest flying bird, the Corrie Bustard.

Others include:

• Rockrunner
• Damara tern
• African fish eagle
• Menteiro’s hornbill

Various operators include birding within their activities and some specialise purely in birding safaris. For any further assistance please contact us