​Birds – Shamwari GR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

Philip is author of the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.

With over 250 species recorded, Shamwari is an excellent birding destination. However, as in many private reserves, birding tends to be overlooked with checking off flagship species like the Big Five being the main emphasis. Sharing game drives with other people that might not share a birding interest could be frustrating. In that case, it is advisable to book private wildlife drives. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Shamwari GR
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Crowned lapwing
Common
Lesser striped swallow
Common
Martial eagle
Common
Namaqua dove
Common
Pied kingfisher
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

(E) endemic = only lives in South Africa
(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries

Facts & Figures

Birds in Shamwari GR
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching is good throughout the year, but at its best from November to April, when the migrants from north Africa and Europe are present.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Shamwari GR
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr