​Birds – Moremi GR

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.

Moremi Game Reserve is a fantastic birding destination, for both woodland birds and waterbirds. The guides tend to be enthusiastic bird-watchers, which helps keen birders not familiar with the area. Unfortunately, walking is not permitted in the reserve. Mokoro (dugout canoe) trips offer a good opportunity for photography, as birds tend to let you come very close when gliding on the water. Moremi’s most sought-after special is the rather ordinary-looking slaty egret. Another wetland special is the gracious wattled crane.

Notable Birds in Moremi GR
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African fish eagle
Common
African skimmer
Common
Green-winged pytilia
Common
Southern carmine bee-eater
Common migrant
Slaty egret
Rare

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Moremi GR
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Moremi offers very good bird watching year-round, but the best time is during the wet months, from November to April, when summer migrants make the reserve their temporary home. April might be the best compromise, as from January to March many areas become inaccessible and some lodges close. Wildlife viewing is better during the dry months, from July to October.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Moremi GR
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr