Eurasian reed-warbler
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: The Eurasian reed-warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) does what it says on the can; sing in reeds and originate from Europe. They inhabit reeds, bulrushes and tall grass of pans, floodplains and rivers. This species can be difficult to observe as they will disappear into thick vegetation when alarmed.
Distribution: Rare, but regular observations have been recorded in the north-east of Namibia.Diet: Eats mainly winged insects it can glean from middle and upper reed sections. Also takes spiders, small snails and berries.
Description: Greyish-brown upper parts and creamy white underparts and a brown tail. Produces a rather monotonous, repetitive churring notes, often changing pitch within each series.
Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 12cm. Weight: 10g.
Ultimate Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls Safari
10 Days - The name says it all, departing from Windhoek and visiting the highlights of Botswana before ending at the Victoria Falls
Sossusvlei, Swakopmund & Etosha Tour
9 days - As the name suggests this mid-market tour visits three of the most popular destinations in Namibia
Etosha Park & Namib Coast
9 days - Along with visits to Swakopmund & Etosha this safari also spends a night at the wonderful Frans Indongo Lodge near Waterberg
Victoria Falls & Caprivi
7 Days - Departing from Vic Falls this trip travels through the Caprivi Strip and down to Windhoek
North Namibia & Etosha Tour
7 Days - Visits Swakopmund, Damaraland, a Himba Village & the Etosha National Park
Quick Trip Namibia
7 Days - manages to squeeze in a visit to the two most popular destinations in Namibia - Etosha & Sossusvlei
Southern Namibia Tour
7 Days - Visits the highlights of the southern section of the country: the Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and the dunes at Sossusvlei
