​Birds – Moremi GR

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Botswana.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Botswana.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Botswana.

Moremi Game Reserve is a fantastic birding destination. Thanks to its varied habitats, it’s excellent for both woodland birds and waterbirds. The guides here tend to be knowledgeable bird-watchers, which helps keen birders not familiar with the area. Mokoro trips provide a good opportunity for photography, as birds are more likely to let you come close due to the quiet nature of the mokoros gliding on water. One of Moremi’s most sought-after specials is the rather ordinary-looking slaty egret. Another wetland special is the gracious wattled crane.

Notable Birds in Moremi GR
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African fish eagle
Common
African skimmer
Common
Green-winged pytilia
Common
Southern carmine bee-eater
Common migrant
Slaty egret
Rare

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Moremi GR
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Moremi offers very good bird watching year-round, but the best time is during the wet months, from November to April. This is when summer migrants from Europe and North Africa make the reserve their temporary home. April might be the best option, as from January to March many areas become inaccessible and some lodges close. Wildlife viewing is better during the dry months from July to October.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Moremi GR
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr