Birding holidays and safaris in Botswana

Martial Eagle - G. Reed

Immature Martial Eagle - G. Reed

Country Information

Total Area: 600,370 (sq km) 231,803 (sq mi)
Population: 1,815,508
Currency: Pula (BWP)
Capital City: Gaberone
Independence: 30 September, 1966
Important Bird Areas (IBAs): 13 (130,000 sq km)

Birding in Botswana

Because it's our home we are pretty biased about Botswana and although there are no endemic bird species it is still one of the most amazing birding holiday destinations. Over 37% of Botswana is protected wilderness, an enormous expanse of pristine habitat which has allowed nature to thrive without encroachment. Because of our tiny human population, only 1.6 million people in a country the size of France, we don't have the human pressure on natural resources that plagues a number of Africa countries. Birding in Botswana also combines an incredible wildlife experience with the captivating birding. In parks such as Moremi and Chobe our birding is punctuated by regular sightings of elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and a number of large herbivores.

Botswana Specials:

Slaty Egret, Rufous-bellied Heron, Wattled Crane, Pel's Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, Rock Pratincole, Southern Brown-throated Weaver, Pallid Harrier, Red-faced Cisticola, Collared Palm-thrush, Rosy-throated Longclaw, Great Swamp Warbler, Great Bittern, Brown Firefinch, Black-faced Babbler, Sharp-tailed Starling, Garganey (rare).

Scheduled Birding Trips in Botswana 20010/11

17 Day Livingstone Birding Trail - MUB/MUB - Full Itinerary

Departures: 08 Mar 2010, 29 Nov 2010, 06 Jan 2011, 06 Feb 2011, 08 Mar 2011, 03 Apr 2011