​Birds – Mokala NP

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’.

Located in a transition zone, the park hosts an interesting mix of Kalahari and Karoo species. Some of the arid savannah specials to look out for include the desert cisticola, Kalahari scrub-robin and pied barbet. The distinctive, repetitive call of the freckled nightjar can be heard at night. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Mokala NP
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Golden-breasted bunting
Occasional
Goliath heron
Common
Kori bustard
Occasional
White-quilled bustard
Locally common, near-endemic
White-fronted bee-eater
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries

Facts & Figures

Birds in Mokala NP
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The best time for birding is from November to April since this is when the migrant species are present. This time of year is characterized by intense heat, so it is best to plan most activities for the mornings. Wildlife viewing is best from May to September.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Mokala NP
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr