Southern Carmine Bee-Eater Photo Credit: Wihann Strauss October 2017
Birding In the Okavango Pan-Handle
Crystal clear waterways, papyrus swamps, reed beds, floodplains and riverine forests make the Pan-handle region of the Okavango Delta an incredibly diverse and species rich area for remarkable birdlife.
It is essential to explore this area by boat and for birders the Kubu Queen Houseboat offers a unique opportunity to truly explore the varied habits that make up this watery wilderness.
A birding safari on-board the Kubu Queen houseboat is essentially non-stop bird viewing. Quietly cruising along the water and birding from the upper deck whilst moving through various habitats is an ideal way to seek out some of the unique species that occur here.
The Kubu Queen Houseboat is ideally suited to this region and your guide Greg Thompson has intimate knowledge of the river and its fauna and flora.
The houseboat moors up on different islands in the Okavango each night. Guided walks are on offer on some of the larger islands and you will also get to explore the backwaters and lagoons in the tender boats, night drives on the river offer the opportunity to spot some of the many nocturnal bird species that one doesn’t usually get to see.
Crystal clear waterways, papyrus swamps, reed beds, floodplains and riverine forests make the Pan-handle region of the Okavango Delta an incredibly diverse and species rich area for remarkable birdlife.
It is essential to explore this area by boat and for birders the Kubu Queen Houseboat offers a unique opportunity to truly explore the varied habits that make up this watery wilderness.
A birding safari on-board the Kubu Queen houseboat is essentially non-stop bird viewing. Quietly cruising along the water and birding from the upper deck whilst moving through various habitats is an ideal way to seek out some of the unique species that occur here.
The Kubu Queen Houseboat is ideally suited to this region and your guide Greg Thompson has intimate knowledge of the river and its fauna and flora.
The houseboat moors up on different islands in the Okavango each night. Guided walks are on offer on some of the larger islands and you will also get to explore the backwaters and lagoons in the tender boats, night drives on the river offer the opportunity to spot some of the many nocturnal bird species that one doesn’t usually get to see.
Pels Fishing Owl - PhotoCredit: Gerben Van de Wetering November 2017
Whether you are seeking something rare, looking for that spectacular photographic opportunity or simply love birding in unspoiled, pristine surrounds... the Kubu Queen makes the perfect base for your Okavango river safari.
Birds to encounter:
Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, Osprey, Allens Gallinule, Lesser Jacana, Lesser Moorhen, Bat Hawk, White Backed Night Heron, Greater Swamp Warblers, Carmine Bee-eaters are but a few of the magnificent birds we regularly encounter.
Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, Osprey, Allens Gallinule, Lesser Jacana, Lesser Moorhen, Bat Hawk, White Backed Night Heron, Greater Swamp Warblers, Carmine Bee-eaters are but a few of the magnificent birds we regularly encounter.
Photo Credit: Walter Dhooge 2018
Photo Credit: Walter Dhooge 2018
