Birdwatching in Zambia
Our 32 favourite places for birdwatching in Zambia
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Bilimungwe Bushcamp
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90% (6 reviews)
Bilimungwe Bushcamp is a stylish camp run by The Bushcamp Company, in the remote southern section of the South Luangwa National Park. Set on a low rise surrounded by wildlife, it was completely rebuilt in 2011, with each chalet overlooking a group of shady waterholes where ... More about Bilimungwe Bushcamp -
Busanga Bushcamp
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91% (9 reviews)
The small Busanga Bushcamp on the Busanga Plains is a wild spot with exciting birdlife. When the plains flood, Dec-June, there are high densities of water-birds, including saddle-billed storks and wattled cranes; whilst crowned cranes are often seen dancing. Endemics such ... More about Busanga Bushcamp -
Chiawa Camp
|96% (28 reviews)
Chiawa is a good choice of camp for watching both water and land birds, and has guides who are excellent birders. Boating, canoeing, walks and their game-hide allow you to get close to birds without disturbing them. Previous sightings include an osprey, giant eagle owl, ... More about Chiawa Camp -
Chikoko Tree Camp
|98% (49 reviews)
Bird-watching in the Luangwa Valley's is excellent and Chikoko Tree Camp has a shady spot in thick riverine forest, overlooking a sand river – and some first-rate guides who know their birdlife. Keep an eye out for the beautiful woodland and brown-hooded kingfishers here... More about Chikoko Tree Camp -
Chongwe River Camp
|94% (54 reviews)
The bird life seen around Chongwe River Camp is exceptional. Fish eagles cry; carmine and white-fronted bee-eaters nest in cliffs, giant and malachite kingfishers flit along channels whilst herons fish. Special species include the red-winged pratincole, crested guinea fowl, ... More about Chongwe River Camp -
Chongwe River House
|100% (3 reviews)
You'll find good safari guides at Chongwe River House and a superb location. From the foothills of the escarpment in one direction, to the great Zambezi River in the other – you'll find quite a range of different environments, and some very prolific birdlife... More about Chongwe River House -
Crocodile Bushcamp
|98% (38 reviews)
Bird-watching in the Luangwa Valley's is excellent and Crocodile Bushcamp has a great spot overlooking a verdant dambo – with first-rate guides who know their birdlife. Simply sitting in the lounge area and looking out, you'll find a constant flow of birds in the trees around. More about Crocodile Bushcamp -
Impandala House
Great spot for bird-watchers, from the forests to the lake – lots of species which are absent from lower-lying areas of Zambia. More about Impandala House -
Kapinga Camp
|90% (2 reviews)
Kafue's birding is varied, with around 495 species recorded here, and Kapinga's an excellent Bushcamp by any standards. Rare notables include the wattled crane, African marsh harrier, slaty egret, and African skimmer. More about Kapinga Camp -
Kutandala Camp
|100% (2 reviews)
The Luangwa Valley's birding is varied, and Kutandala is an excellent Bushcamp by any standards More about Kutandala Camp -
Lechwe Plains
One of Southern Africa's most important wetland areas, Lochinvar attracts very large numbers of birds. More about Lechwe Plains -
Lion Camp
Lion Camp overlooks a lagoon, which, even in the dry season, always has water, thereby attracting both game and birdlife alike. The Luangwa Valley's birding is excellent and we are assured that Lion Camps guides are highly qualified. More about Lion Camp -
Luangwa River Camp
|91% (9 reviews)
Luangwa River Camp stands on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, and near several large lagoons; so has varied environments within easy reach. The birding here is good; with water-birds and many other species including raptors, bee-eaters and rollers. More about Luangwa River Camp -
Luangwa Safari House
|100% (3 reviews)
The safari guides at Luangwa Safari House are keen bird-watchers and the house stands in a lovely location with tall old trees around, and great views across a lagoon to the hills beyond. Luangwa Safari House makes a very good stop for keen bird-watchers. More about Luangwa Safari House -
Lufupa Tented Camp
|93% (9 reviews)
Lufupa's birdlife is excellent – with a variety of dry-land habitats as well as a particularly productive river. Favourites here include palm swifts, half-collared kingfishers, Pel's fishing owls and African finfoots – which are often seen skulking under ... More about Lufupa Tented Camp -
Luwombwa Lodge
|90% (2 reviews)
Kasanka is great for birdwatching as it is close to, and has many species in common with, the rainforests of Central Africa. Expect plenty of ibises, herons, kingfishers and bee-eaters, as well as wattled cranes, saddle-billed storks and tropical 'specials' like ... More about Luwombwa Lodge -
Mchenja Bushcamp
|98% (42 reviews)
Mchenja Bushcamp stands beside the Luangwa River, and near several large lagoons – so has several different environments within easy reach. The birding here is good; with water-birds and many dry-country species. On one of our short visits we saw flocks and solitary ... More about Mchenja Bushcamp -
Mutinondo Wilderness
|100% (2 reviews)
Great spot for gentle bird-watchers; like Shiwa it attracts species which are absent from lower-lying areas of Zambia More about Mutinondo Wilderness -
Mwaleshi Camp
|97% (18 reviews)
The birding here is varied and Mwaleshi's guides are consistently top-notch. Whilst it shares most of its flora and fauna with South Luangwa, you will find a few bird species here that do not occur in South Luangwa, including the white-winged starling, the chestnut-mantled ... More about Mwaleshi Camp -
Mwamba Bushcamp
|99% (59 reviews)
The two hides at Mwamba Camp, or even your own private veranda outside your chalet, are great spots from which to view some of the many bird species found around the camp. Guests staying here are also able to visit the carmine bee-eater hide, located below a riverbank where ... More about Mwamba Bushcamp -
Nchila Reserve
An amazing place for bird-watchers with dozens of species that are found here and in the equatorial forests - but rarely elsewhere More about Nchila Reserve -
Nkwali
|95% (79 reviews)
The Luangwa Valley's birding is varied and Nkwali is in a superb location, overlooking the Luangwa River, to take advantage of this. Add to that first-rate guides who know their birds well, even the more obscure species, and you've the recipe for a great camp for bird-watchers... More about Nkwali -
Robin Pope Safaris bush-camp
|100% (6 reviews)
Luangwa's birding is varied and the RPS guides are excellent. More about Robin Pope bush-camp -
Robin Pope Safaris walking safari
|93% (6 reviews)
South Luangwas birding is varied and the Robin Pope Safari guides are generally very knowledgeable about the species. More about Robin Pope walking -
Robin's House
|93% (3 reviews)
The safari guides at Robin's House are keen bird-watchers and the house stands in a lovely location with tall old trees around, and great views over the river. Robin's House makes a very good stop for keen bird-watchers. More about Robin's House -
Sausage Tree Camp
|95% (19 reviews)
Sausage Tree is a great camp for bird-watching; land and water birds are seen from game drives, walks, canoeing and from the camp itself. When last there, our more notable sightings included goliath herons and giant kingfishers – plus martial eagles, a Gabar goshawk ... More about Sausage Tree Camp -
Shoebill Island Camp
|90% (2 reviews)
Shoebill is a superb spot for serious bird-watchers who are not afraid of getting their feet wet. There are lots of great birds here, but top of the list are the shoebills. More about Shoebill Island Camp -
Shumba Camp
|93% (8 reviews)
The birdlife on the Busanga Plains is excellent. May in particular is well worth it for serious birders and Shumba is the only camp open here during this time. Traverse the floodplains by swamp boat in search of herons, ducks, storks and other waders or take a full-day ... More about Shumba Camp -
Tangala House
Tangala has its own nice, quiet spot on the Zambezi to make for excellent and fairly undisturbed bird-watching; the boat trips from here are excellent also More about Tangala House -
Tena Tena
|93% (47 reviews)
Tena Tena is an excellent camp for birdwatchers. It stands in a mahogany grove beside the Luangwa River, and nearby are a number of lagoons – a great attraction for birds. The guides are excellent, and know their birds, even the more unusual species. More about Tena Tena -
Wasa Lodge
|93% (6 reviews)
Kasanka is particularly good for birdwatching as it's on the edge of the Central African rainforests, and has many species in common with that ecosystem More about Wasa Lodge
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