Birdwatching in Botswana
28 of our favourite places for birdwatching in Botswana
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Chiefs Camp
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87% (3 reviews)
The diverse habitats around Chief’s Camp attract over 450 bird species, from waterbirds to woodland varieties. Mokoro excursions offer a tranquil way to approach the likes of African jacana, slaty egret and pied kingfisher; whilst arboreal and grassland dwellers are seen ... More about Chief's Camp -
Chitabe Camp
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96% (24 reviews)
The Chitabe area has a good population of birds including Pel's fishing owl, slaty egret, brown snake eagle, wattled crane, saddle-billed stork, woolly necked stork, marsh harrier, tawny eagle, black coucal, black egret, martial eagle and of course the African fish eagle. More about Chitabe Camp -
Chitabe Lediba
|97% (38 reviews)
The Chitabe area has a good population of birds including Gabar goshawks, Western-banded snake eagles, brown snake eagle, marsh harrier, tawny eagle, black and coppery-tailed coucal, martial eagle and of course the African fish eagle, whose haunting cry can often be heard in camp... More about Chitabe Lediba -
Duba Plains Camp
|89% (7 reviews)
Many people come to Duba for the lion–buffalo interaction, but there is also a wide variety of land- and water-bird species to be found in this area of the Delta. Notable sightings on our visit in March 2013 were the pink-throated longclaw and the Stanley’s Bustard. More about Duba Plains -
DumaTau
|97% (23 reviews)
As DumaTau is beside the Linyanti River, a good variety of water birds can be seen from camp. Sightings on our last visit included wattled crane, greater painted-snipe, bateleur, Verreaux’s eagle owl, hornbills, sacred and hadeda ibis, malachite kingfisher and a bold crested ... More about DumaTau -
Elephant Valley Lodge
|80% (1 review)
The birding in this area and in Chobe is excellent, and you could spend hours in the lodge itself or on the balcony of your room watching the birdlife which flutters through the forest reserve. A few of the species we spotted here included crested barbet, long-tailed shrike, ... More about Elephant Valley Lodge -
Jacana Camp
|100% (8 reviews)
A large variety of bird species are found in the vicinity of Jacana Camp, including Pel's fishing owl, wattled crane, saddle-billed stork, African darter, reed cormorant, kingfishers galore, slaty egret, several species of heron including the goliath and rufus-bellied, ... More about Jacana Camp -
Jao Camp
|80% (3 reviews)
Spectacular birding including possible sightings of yellow-billed storks, hadeda ibis, painted snipe, black egret, a variety of kingfishers including the pied, woodland and malachite, storks, stonechat, nightjars, quelea, spoonbills, slaty egret, sacred ibis, woolly-necked ... More about Jao Camp -
Kanana
|94% (30 reviews)
Kanana is a top choice for birdwatchers visiting the Okavango Delta. Most notably there is an enormous heronry nearby, accessed by motorboat exclusively from Kanana Camp. It is at its best between September and December, when many migratory water birds come to nest, including ... More about Kanana -
Kwara Camp
|92% (96 reviews)
There is generally a good variety of birdlife throughout the year in the Kwara Reserve, but special mention goes to the spectacular heronry at Xobega Lagoon in Moremi Game Reserve, about an hour from camp along the Maunachira Channel. Nests are constructed around August ... More about Kwara Camp -
Lagoon Camp
|93% (113 reviews)
Lagoon Camp abuts a deep waterway and in season (October–November), there is often a colony of carmine bee-eaters nesting in the area. Swamp boubou, sacred and hadeda ibis, pied and malachite kingfisher, wattled plover, wattled crane, African darter, grey go-away-bird, ... More about Lagoon Camp -
Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony
|90% (28 reviews)
With highly knowledgeable guides and a mix of wet and dry environments, Linyanti Bush Camp or Linyanti Ebony is an excellent spot for keen birdwatchers. When we last visited we noted a particularly wide variety of raptors and owls, as well as more usual avian fare. More about Linyanti Bush & Ebony -
Little Kwara
|94% (77 reviews)
The spectacular heronry at Xobega Lagoon (formerly at the neighbouring Gcodikwe lagoon up to 2011) deserves special mention here and is best visited in Little Kwara Camp's double-decker boat from around September (or sometimes as early as August) to December. Expect vast ... More about Little Kwara -
Little Mombo
|80% (1 review)
The birding in Moremi Game reserve is excellent, with many notable species found in the area. The waterways are home to a variety of kingfishers, waders and darters – there are also good numbers of fish eagles, bee-eaters, slaty egrets, eagles and other birds of ... More about Little Mombo -
Little Vumbura
|96% (53 reviews)
Little Vumbura is a first-rate Okavango camp for bird-watching, as it is within an area of many different environments: from shallow- and deep-water floodplains and channels to dense, shady woodlands. We heard (but didn't see) a Pel's fishing owl, and our sightings included ... More about Little Vumbura -
Mapula Lodge
|93% (17 reviews)
The birding in Mapula Reserve is great and you can happily sit on your balcony at Mapula Lodge and spot a wide range of birdlife. To name a few, on our last visit we saw African paradise flycatcher, wattled crane, saddle-billed stork, brown snake eagle, wattled starling, ... More about Mapula Lodge -
Mombo Camp
|100% (4 reviews)
The particularly fertile soils of Mombo are a result of its geographical position and receive much of the Okavango's alluvial deposits as the flood waters enter the Delta. The combination of floodplains and dry areas play host to a vast array of bird species. With so ... More about Mombo Camp -
Motswiri Camp
|100% (2 reviews)
Motswiri Camp overlooks a shallow waterway fringed with reeds, and from here (especially when you are out on the canoes) you can spot a good variety of waterbirds. The riverine woodland around the camp also attracts a good diversity of species, many of which can be watched ... More about Motswiri Camp -
Nxamaseri Lodge
|90% (27 reviews)
Excellent place for birdwatching in the Okavango Delta, with deep-water lagoon environment, as well being relatively neat to the Okavango's main channel. More about Nxamaseri Lodge -
Pom Pom Camp
|91% (7 reviews)
Being close to the water, and some extensive floodplain areas, the birding from Pom Pom Camp is excellent. Notable sightings might include wattled crane, Pel’s fishing owl, slaty and black egrets, black coucals and a variety of bee-eaters, including the blue-cheeked and swallow-tailed... More about Pom Pom Camp -
Royal Tree Lodge
|93% (16 reviews)
Royal Tree Lodge has a diverse habitat which is a haven for numerous bird species – quite apart from the hornbills at breakfast. They have counted over 300 species here over the year, and the best time for birding is the summer months (October to March) when the migrants arrive... More about Royal Tree Lodge -
Sandibe Safari Lodge
|93% (52 reviews)
Sandibe's birding is varied. Numerous waterbirds, including ducks, geese and teals, are very common, whilst more unusual specialities include long-winged falcons, slaty egrets, black coucals, black egrets and brown firefinches. Guests are provided with a birdlist for their ... More about Sandibe Safari Lodge -
Savuti Camp
|98% (12 reviews)
With the arrival of the water Savuti has seen an increase in birdlife. Of particular note is the presence of two ospreys in the area that have migrated from Northern Europe. More about Savuti Camp -
Selinda Camp
|95% (39 reviews)
Selinda overlooks a picturesque channel, and a variety of bird species can be viewed from camp. On our last visit, our bird-list included wattled crane, painted snipe, swamp boubou, brown firefinch, carmine bee-eater, bateleur, eagle owl, ground hornbill, secretary bird, ... More about Selinda Camp -
Stanley's Camp
|92% (10 reviews)
The birding is good in this area, with plenty of waterbirds and raptors being spotted. We saw fish eagles (and heard them!), marsh harriers circling, crested barbet, pied and woodland kingfishers, bateleur eagles and tawny eagles (although there was a confusion as to which ... More about Stanley's Camp -
Xakanaxa
|90% (23 reviews)
The Okavango Delta has excellent birding, especially from September to March when migrants breed here. In front of Xakanaxa, the lagoon has a small bird colony, but if you're staying for 4 nights or more, then make a special request to visit Gudigwa Lagoon - a huge ... More about Xakanaxa -
Xigera
|98% (18 reviews)
Xigera is home to spectacular birdlife, including endless herons, egrets, cranes and smaller water-birds. In September 2012, we were treated to the sight of African skimmers at Xigera Lagoon. It's also a good area for the elusive Pel’s fishing owl. More about Xigera -
Zarafa Camp
|100% (6 reviews)
A wide variety of bird-life is present in the area. Zarafa has custom-built hides built along the Selinda Spillway. These are proving very popular with guests who now have the opportunity to stay out the entire day in comfortable raised decking that is shaded from the sun. More about Zarafa Camp
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