​Birds – Nkasa Rupara (Mamili) 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.

With more than 400 species recorded, Nkasa Rupara National Park (formerly Mamili National Park) forms part of Namibia’s best birding area. The year-round marshes here create habitat for a large variety of species, and migrants are abundant in the wet summer months, from November to April. Some interesting species to look out for are breeding pairs of wattled cranes, Denham’s bustard, coppery-tailed coucal and rosy-throated longclaw.

Notable Birds in Nkasa Rupara NP
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African jacana
Common migrant
Bradfield’s hornbill
Rare
Collared palm-thrush
Common
Rufous-bellied heron
Common
Southern carmine bee-eater
Common migrant

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Nkasa Rupara NP
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Nkasa Rupara is excellent throughout the year but at its prime during the Wet season (November to April), with the coming of summer migrants. However, at this time, the majority of the park often floods and becomes virtually impassable. A visit during the Dry season (May to October) is more practical and better for general wildlife viewing.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Nkasa Rupara NP
Bird Species
400+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr