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common ringed plover

Birds of Namibia


Introduction: Common ringed plovers (Charadrius hiaticula) can be found mainly along the coast, especially at estuaries, rocky shores and inland mud and sandbank locations along rivers. They are gregarious and form in flocks of up to 50 birds.

Distribution: Coastal northern Namib Desert but absent from most of the southern coastal desert less for Luderitz and Orange River regions. Found in Etosha National Park, Caprivi, Tsumkwe and many southern and central Namibian ranges.

Diet: Forages by day and night for crabs, molluscs, insects, spiders and small fish.

Description: Blackish brown breast band with dark brown primaries. Often confused with the three-banded plover.

Breeding: The Latin word hiaticula means cleft dwellers, a reference to their habit of breeding amongst pebbles and rocks.

Size: 20cm. Weight: 50g.

Agama River Camp

Offering a choice of rooms or campsites around 45km north of Sesriem

Betesda Rest Camp

Budget choice, catering for both large bus groups and individual travellers

Desert Camp

Competitively priced self catering lodge - very close to the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park

Desert Homestead

Mid-range accommodation offering some of the best value for money in the area. Horse riding an added activity

Hoodia Desert Lodge

Mid range lodge located only 22km from the Sesriem gate to the Namib-Naukluft Park

Kulala Desert Lodge

Up-market lodge with private entrance to the dunes at Sossusvlei

Kulala Wilderness Camp

Up-market tented lodge, on the same private reserve as Kulala Desert Lodge

Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa

Moroccan inspired architecture seems strangely out of place in Namibia. The location, spa and general amenities are good.

Little Kulala

Luxury lodge with guided tour to the dunes using the lodges own private entrance, excellent choice for those looking for a little extra luxury

Little Sossus Lodge

Reasonable value for money - on the main route to Sossusvlei

Moon Mountain Lodge

A new hotel with raised rooms built on wooden platforms 40km from Sesriem

Namib Desert Lodge

Budget choice, fairly far from the dunes and next to the fossil dune cliffs

Namib Naukluft Lodge

Good solid choice, on a beautiful property some distance from the park entrance

Sesriem Campsite

Closest to the dunes - camping only

Sossus Dune Lodge

Brand new luxury camp inside the Namib Park borders

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Most luxurious lodge in the area, air-conditioned rooms and private butler

Sossusvlei Lodge

Large establishment right next to the Sesriem Campsite, best for keeping driving to a minimum

Weltevrede Rest Camp

A friendly owner run lodge offering excellent value for money. Rooms have private verandah's offering views of sunsets over the Namib Desert dunes & spot-lit waterhole.

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