​Birds – Selinda Concession

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.

The Selinda Concession offers wonderful birding opportunities. In fact, it’s one of the best spots in the Okavango Delta for birding as the area is good for woodland, wetland and grassland birds. The latter include prizes such as ostrich, kori bustard and secretary bird. Many raptors have been recorded here as well. The ability to do walking safaris and boat trips, in addition to game drives, increases the birding potential. Selinda also has a reputation for first-class guides. If birding is your focus, talk to your tour operator about what you want, and consider booking private birding activities so you can make the most of your visit.

Notable Birds in Selinda Concession
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Bronze-winged courser
Common
Collared palm-thrush
Common
Common ostrich
Common
Red-crested bustard
Common
Southern carmine bee-eater
Common migrant

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Selinda Concession
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching in Selinda is terrific throughout the year. Serious birders, however, should visit during the wet months, from November to April. This is when summer migrants from Europe and North Africa are present. Many of the raptors are resident and can be seen throughout the year. General wildlife viewing is best from June to October.

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Selinda Concession Safaris

Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Selinda Concession
Bird Species
300+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr