​Birds – Matusadona NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip has traveled through Zimbabwe several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.

Philip is the Zimbabwe expert for SafariBookings and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Matusadona National Park’s checklist of 350 bird species includes a wealth of waterbirds associated with Lake Kariba. The dead mopane trees in the lake shallows are a popular perch for cormorants, darters and African fish eagles. A boat trip in Sanyati Gorge offers a chance to spot rarities such as Verreaux’s eagle, African finfoot, white-backed night heron and African broadbill. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Matusadona NP
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African fish eagle
Common
Giant kingfisher
Common
Glossy ibis
Common
Lilac-breasted roller
Common
Meves’s starling
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Zimbabwe has no endemic birds.

Facts & Figures

Birds in Matusadona NP
Bird Species
350
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The birdlife in Matusadona is good all year, but at its best from November to April. This is the nesting season for resident birds, as well as the time of arrival of migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa. From May to October, when the bush has dried out, is the best time for viewing wildlife.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Matusadona NP
Bird Species
350
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr