Mokala National Park hosts more than 200 bird species, including an interesting mix of Kalahari and Karoo . Birds to look out for include , , and . It is also a good place to see several striking species that spend most or all of their time on the ground, including heavyweights such as , and . are present from November to April.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
(NE) near-endemic = lives in South Africa and neighboring countries- Acacia pied barbet
- Ashy tit
- Black-chested prinia
- Brubru
- Chat flycatcher
- Chestnut-vented warbler
- Common scimitarbill
- Desert cisticola
- Eastern clapper lark
- Fairy flycatcher (NE)
- Fawn-coloured lark
- Freckled nightjar
- Golden-breasted bunting
- Goliath heron
- Kalahari scrub robin
- Kori bustard
- Marico flycatcher
- Mountain wheatear
- Northern black korhaan (NE)
- Pygmy falcon
- Red-crested bustard
- Sabota lark
- Shaft-tailed whydah
- Scaly-feathered weaver
- Sociable weaver
- Southern yellow-billed hornbill
Best Time for Bird Watching
The best time for birding in Mokala is from November to April, since this is when the species are present. This time of year is marked by intense heat, so it is best to plan most activities for the mornings. Wildlife viewing is best from May to September.