BIRDING
One of the most sought-after wilderness locations in Africa
The Hwange National Park has a notable bird population with over 400 species recorded to date.
The variety is truly astonishing. Morning, afternoon and evening/night drives will normally head out for 2-3 hours through a variety of eco-systems and habitats.
Just a few of what you’ll see include: Bradfield Hornbill –probably the highest population in the world, Southern Ground Hornbill, Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Ostrich, Burchell’s Sandgrouse, Racket-tailed, Lilac Breasted and Purple Roller, Meyer’s Parrot, Carmine Bee-eater, Arnot’s Chat, Crimson-breasted Shrike, Woolly-necked and Saddle-billed Stork, Kori Bustard, Red-crested Korhaan, Secretary Bird, Pratincole, Three-banded Courser, Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, Marabou Stork, Bateleur, Tawny and Martial Eagle, Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk, Dickinson’s Kestrel.
Birds at Hwange are an attraction to behold. With over 470 bird species, most of which are native, the region is teeming with feathered inhabitants that can be viewed during morning, afternoon and evening drives.
