Big herds of are attracted to the permanent water of the Kwando Concession’s namesake river in the Dry season. , and are often seen, and the endangered is sometimes spotted as well. The handsome, water-loving is abundant, while less common antelope species include the hard-to-see and .
Wildlife Highlights
The Kwando River teems with and , and are often observed as well. The concession is also considered a good place to see (although you need to be lucky to see cheetah) and . are part of the program in Kwando, and some of the species that might be seen are , , , , and, if you’re fortunate, .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Big herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest arrive when the landscape begins to dry out in June. At such times, predators are also never far away. As the Dry season (April to October) progresses and other water sources disappear, more of these animals are drawn to the year-round Kwando River. Many animals stay at least until October, and sometimes until December. The best months for birding are from November to April.
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