Although birding can be excellent year-round, some areas and seasons allow for some special sightings....
Mhara River Camp (which is tucked away on the inland Chitake Escarpment in Mana Pools), is a paradise for serious birders. Its private concession boasts a mix of riverine vegetation, dense forest, and spring-fed pans, creating ideal conditions for both resident and migratory species.
Each summer, the elusive African Pitta returns to this region, lighting up the forest floor with its vivid colours; a bucket-list sighting for any birder. The surrounding habitat is also rich with cuckoos, rollers, bee-eaters, and more.
Other Rare Birds you might find:
• African Pitta (regularly sighted!)
• Narina Trogon
• Broad-billed & European Rollers
• Southern Carmine & European Bee-eaters
• Böhm’s Spinetail
• Black-throated Wattle-eye
• Klaas’s, Emerald, Black & Diederik Cuckoos
• Red-backed Shrike
Best Time: Late December to late February.
What to Expect: Walks through dense forest, expert guiding, and up-close views of canopy dwellers.
Nantwich Lodge in Hwange National Park - with sweeping views over Hwange’s mopane woodlands and dam, Nantwich combines safari and birding with ease. Raptors rule the skies, and colourful migrants arrive in droves during the wet season.
Birds you might find:
• Black Headed Heron
• African Hawk Eagle
• Secretarybird
• Kori Bustard
• Lilac-breasted Roller
• Steppe Eagle
• African Paradise Flycatcher
Best Time: December to March
What to Expect: Raptor sightings, waterhole birding from camp, and scenic drives across varied terrain.
Bumbusi Wilderness Camp in Hwange National Park, where birding meets Archaeology. Set near an ancient heritage site surrounded by jackalberry and mahogany trees, Bumbusi offers rare birdlife in a remote, historic setting. Ideal for those who love to explore on foot.
Other Rare Birds you might find:
• Little Bee Eater
• Green Pigeon
• Swainsons Spurfowl
• Arnot’s Chat
• Verreaux’s Eagle
• Green-capped Eremomela
• White-breasted Cuckooshrike
Best Time: January to March
What to Expect: Walking safaris, historical ruins, and off-the-beaten-track birding.
Mhara River Camp (which is tucked away on the inland Chitake Escarpment in Mana Pools), is a paradise for serious birders. Its private concession boasts a mix of riverine vegetation, dense forest, and spring-fed pans, creating ideal conditions for both resident and migratory species.
Each summer, the elusive African Pitta returns to this region, lighting up the forest floor with its vivid colours; a bucket-list sighting for any birder. The surrounding habitat is also rich with cuckoos, rollers, bee-eaters, and more.
Other Rare Birds you might find:
• African Pitta (regularly sighted!)
• Narina Trogon
• Broad-billed & European Rollers
• Southern Carmine & European Bee-eaters
• Böhm’s Spinetail
• Black-throated Wattle-eye
• Klaas’s, Emerald, Black & Diederik Cuckoos
• Red-backed Shrike
Best Time: Late December to late February.
What to Expect: Walks through dense forest, expert guiding, and up-close views of canopy dwellers.
Nantwich Lodge in Hwange National Park - with sweeping views over Hwange’s mopane woodlands and dam, Nantwich combines safari and birding with ease. Raptors rule the skies, and colourful migrants arrive in droves during the wet season.
Birds you might find:
• Black Headed Heron
• African Hawk Eagle
• Secretarybird
• Kori Bustard
• Lilac-breasted Roller
• Steppe Eagle
• African Paradise Flycatcher
Best Time: December to March
What to Expect: Raptor sightings, waterhole birding from camp, and scenic drives across varied terrain.
Bumbusi Wilderness Camp in Hwange National Park, where birding meets Archaeology. Set near an ancient heritage site surrounded by jackalberry and mahogany trees, Bumbusi offers rare birdlife in a remote, historic setting. Ideal for those who love to explore on foot.
Other Rare Birds you might find:
• Little Bee Eater
• Green Pigeon
• Swainsons Spurfowl
• Arnot’s Chat
• Verreaux’s Eagle
• Green-capped Eremomela
• White-breasted Cuckooshrike
Best Time: January to March
What to Expect: Walking safaris, historical ruins, and off-the-beaten-track birding.
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