Chizarira National Park is a bird-watcher’s paradise and has more than 360 species on its checklist. About 70% of Zimbabwe’s birds can be found within the different habitats of the park. The rare Taita falcon is often spotted roosting on the cliffs. Other birds of prey to look out for are the lanner and peregrine falcon, and the majestic Verreaux’s eagle. The African pitta, one of the continent’s most sought-after birds, can sometimes be found hopping around in the undergrowth.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
- African broadbill
- African emerald cuckoo
- African pitta
- Black stork
- Crested guineafowl
- Dickinson’s kestrel
- Eastern nicator
- Livingstone’s flycatcher
- Miombo rock thrush
- Narina trogon
- Pennant-winged nightjar
- Southern carmine bee-eater
- Stierling’s wren-warbler
- Taita falcon
- Verreaux’s eagle
- White-headed black chat
Best Time for Bird Watching
Chizarira birdlife is good throughout the year, but best from November to April. This is when many migrant species can be found, along with nesting resident birds. The wildlife viewing is at its best from July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season.