Listen to the calls of lesser-striped swallows and witness the majestic flight of fish eagles on river cruises aimed to seek out some of the over 450 bird species. Other species likely to be spotted include African skimmers, rock pratincoles and the African finfoot as well as cattle egrets, open-billed storks, pied kingfishers and the striking carmine bee-eater. Experienced guides will take you along the river for hours to receive your fill of birding. Birding season starts in September, when the first migrants arrive, boosting the bird population by up to 20% compared to the winter months.
Chobe River Birding
Over 450 species, for the birder's bucket list.
The Chobe River is an all-year-round birding destination.Ā Listen to the calls of lesser-striped swallows and witness the majestic flight of fish eagles on river cruises aimed to seek out some of the over 450 bird species. Other species likely to be spotted include African skimmers, rock pratincoles and the African finfoot as well as cattle egrets, open-billed storks, pied kingfishers and the striking carmine bee-eater. Experienced guides will take you along the river for hours to receive your fill of birding. Birding season starts in September, when the first migrants arrive, boosting the bird population by up to 20% compared to the winter months.
