Matusadona National Park
Birds
Zimbabwe Parks
Philip has traveled through Zimbabwe several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.
Matusadona National Park’s checklist of 350 bird species includes a wealth of waterbirds associated with Lake Kariba. The dead mopane trees in the lake shallows are a popular perch for cormorants, darters and African fish eagles. A boat trip in Sanyati Gorge offers a chance to spot rarities such as Verreaux’s eagle, African finfoot, white-backed night heron and African broadbill. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Notable Birds in Matusadona NP
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Zimbabwe has no endemic birds.Facts & Figures
Best Time for Bird Watching
The birdlife in Matusadona is good all year, but at its best from November to April. This is the nesting season for resident birds, as well as the time of arrival of migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa. From May to October, when the bush has dried out, is the best time for viewing wildlife.
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Bird Species
350
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr
Safari Tours to Matusadona NP
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13-Day Luxury Zimbabwe Safari
$18,538 to $23,994 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Hwange NP, Lake Kariba, Matusadona NP, Mana Pools NP, Victoria Falls (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 172 Reviews
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9-Day Zimbabwe Safari
$6,735 to $10,232 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Matusadona NP, Victoria Falls Town (End)
Safari365
4.7/5 – 18 Reviews
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5-Day Sail with Elephants Sail Safari (to & from Harare)
$2,103 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Harare (Start), Lake Kariba, Matusadona NP, Harare (End)
Mana Pools Tourism Services
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
