​Birds – Namib-Naukluft NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

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

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

Anthony is the author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

Namib-Naukluft National Park is a great birding destination for southern Africa’s desert birds, with more than 250 species recorded. The popular area of Sossusvlei is extremely dry and there are some interesting species to be found there, such as the dune lark. For excellent birding, head for the Naukluft Mountains where more species are present and easier to spot. On the coast, Sandwich Harbour is great for Palearctic waders in the Wet season, including greater and lesser flamingo. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Namib-Naukluft NP
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Augur buzzard
Locally common
Common waxbill
Common
Lappet-faced vulture
Common
Monteiro’s hornbill
Locally common & near-endemic
Pale chanting goshawk
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

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

Facts & Figures

Birds in Namib-Naukluft NP
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Namib-Naukluft is best during the Wet season (November to April), when migrants from Eurasia are present. However, most birds of prey are resident and can be seen throughout the year.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Namib-Naukluft NP
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr