​Birds – Central Kalahari GR

Anthony Ham
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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Botswana & Namibia guide.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.

Anthony is the author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers good bird watching. Over 250 species have been recorded, and the park is particularly good for raptors due to the high volume of small animals for them to feed on. Some of the big ground-dwelling birds to look out for are ostrich, secretary bird and kori bustard. Smaller bustards, such as black bustard and red-crested bustard, are common as well.

Notable Birds in Central Kalahari GR
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Black bustard
Common
Black-shouldered kite
Common
Ostrich
Common
Red-billed francolin
Common
Red-crested bustard
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Central Kalahari GR
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Central Kalahari is a great reserve for bird watching throughout the year, but the best time is during the wetter months, from November to April, when migrants are present. At this time, a lot of birds are breeding, and some species such as the whydahs transform their plumage from drab to spectacular. The best wildlife-viewing months are around the same time.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Central Kalahari GR
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr