Bird-Watching in and around Kunene River Lodge

Unlike the wild animals and game which suffered so seriously during the war from the 1960s to 1988, birdlife has continued to flourish in this virtually unspoilt north-west corner of Namibia. The region hosts some endemic species, and several near-endemics, making it a very exciting area for bird enthusiasts to visit and explore.

Of considerable interest, and principal among the endemics, are the Cinderella Waxbill and Rufous-tailed Palm Thrush.

The Rufous-tailed Palm Thrush breeds well in the grounds of Kunene River Lodge, whilst the first Cinderella nest to be found in the wild was discovered close to the lodge in June 2008.

For ornithologists, Kunene River Lodge is ideally situated for sighting the elusive Cinderella Waxbill, of which little is known. After the first nest site was discovered, five chicks were successfully raised. Since locating the resident population, very high sighting success rates have been achieved.


** News Flash **
November 2008 produced the first sighting
within the Southern Africa sub-region of the
Angolan Bocagei sub-species of the
Yellow-bellied Waxbill

Close to Kunene River Lodge !


To further whet your appetite, other rare species you might tick off include:-

Grey Kestrel   •   Violet Wood-Hoopoe
Bennett's Woodpecker (Buysi sub-species)
Rüppell's Parrot   •   Bare-cheeked Babbler
Carp's Tit   •   Madagascar (Olive) Bee-eater
White-tailed Shrike


Remember, because the area is sparsely populated and comparitively 'less-travelled', you may make some really exciting sightings or discover something quite out of the ordinary ! ! !


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