fairy flycatcher
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Fairy flycatchers (Stenostrira scita) are small, slender flycatchers, who display a characteristic foraging behaviour of pirouetting and fanning the tail when actively looking for flies. Habitats include woody hillsides, sweet grassland, Acacia savannah, plantations and gardens. They are a constant mover, making it more difficult to observe as they flit between shrubs and trees.
Distribution: Rare observations have been recorded at Hardap Dam and Hoachanas.Diet: Eats flies, very small beetles and spiders.
Description: Resembles a slim, long-tailed batis. Uniform dark olive from the crown to the rump. There is a distinctive white line that borders lower eyelid.Breeding: Females build a small, deep cup of shredded grass and bark bound with spider web. Usually 2 to 3 eggs are laid in July and August and incubated for around 18 days.
Size: 12cm. Weight: 6g.
Bagatelle Kalahari Lodge
Excellent lodge in the Kalahari Desert, offers accommodation in units made of straw bales or wood. Bagatelle proves to be consistently popular with guests
Hardap Dam Resort
Really only suitable for fisherman - until renovations happen it is probably best not to subject yourself to this.
Kalahari Anib Lodge
Tends to cater for larger groups, but the low rates make it attractive for those looking to save some money.
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
A 12 room lodge situated in a nature reseve and set amongst the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert
Suricate Kalahari Tented Camp
The meerkat or suricate is a small mammal which inhabits the Kalahari - we do not know why this lodge is named after them. Perhaps if you stay here and find out you can tell us and then we can make this slightly more descriptive.
Zebra Kalahari Lodge
The third lodge on the Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve (along with Suricate & Camethorn Lodges). The Kalahari is absolutely magnificent and really should be a part of any visit to Namibia.
