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Birdlife - is excellent at our island destinations,
with over 450 species occurring here - including some of
Africa's rarest species. The area attracts many migrants
and the variety of habitats offer specials such as Pels
owl, Rock pratincole, African skimmers, Pygmy geese.
Our guides are professional and will offer
birdviewing either on foot, by boat or gently gliding mokoro.
Visitors with a special birding interest should mention
this when making their reservation.
With more than 450 species recorded in this small area and
a reasonably good infrastructure, the northeastern Namibia
embraces some of Southern Africa's top birding spots. Best
time to visit the area is without doubt the austral summer,
particularly the wet season from November to April when
most of the migrants are present and resident species are
in breeding plumage.
The backwaters, channels and grasslands of
the floodplains hold a wide suite of wetland birds, including
herons, storks, ibis, wildfowl and crakes. Early morning
is the best time to search for Black and Coppery-tailed
coucals as they tend to sit out sunning themselves.
Impalila Island and surrounding areas has to be one of Namibia's
top birding venues. With prime grasslands, temporary wetlands,
seasonal floodplains, densely wooded islands and open water
habitats, it is little wonder that close to 400 species
have been recorded in the area and all Okavango specials
can be seen here. Other rarities include Olive woodpecker,
Schalow's turaco, Emerald cuckoo, River warbler and Half-collared
kingfishers.
 
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