Birds – Linyanti

Anthony Ham
Expert
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.

Birding is outstanding in Linyanti, offering both Okavango specials, such as slaty egret and wattled crane, as well as the drier mopane woodland species, such as white-headed black chat, racket-tailed roller and coqui francolin. The Savute Channel, which lies partially within the concession, is famous for its high concentration of birds of prey, and this area is internationally recognized as an IBA (Important Bird Area). Night drives offer an opportunity to spot nocturnal species like owls, coursers and nightjars.

Notable Birds in Linyanti
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African skimmer
Rare
Kori bustard
Common
Ostrich
Common
Secretary bird
Common
Slaty egret
Rare

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Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

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Birds in Linyanti
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Linyanti Concession offers great bird watching any time of the year, but the best time is in the Wet season (November to April) when summer migrants are found in the concession. Many of the raptors are resident and can be seen throughout the year. Wildlife viewing is at its best in the dry months, from July to October.

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Facts & Figures

Birds in Linyanti
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr