great egret
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Great egrets (Egretta alba) are often observed in more shallow open waters such as lakes, rivers, flooded grassland, rivers, estuaries and saltpans. Dams and sewage works are also favoured but rarely in marine habitats.
Distribution Mainly central and northern recordings including Etosha National Park, Epupa Falls, Kunene River, Rundu, Caprivi, Chobe/Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Walvis Bay and Kaudom Game Park.
Diet: Hunts by day in shallow water for mostly fish and amphibians but also eats insects, reptiles, small mammals and birds. Follows the movements of the hippopotamus as it disturbs prey.
Description The great egret is larger than all of the other white egrets and their long legs extend beyond the tail in flight. They stand as tall as the grey heron and are overall white in colour. Other distinguishing features include a kinked neck and long lower neck and breast plumes.
Breeding: Females lay between 2 and 5 eggs on a saucer-shaped nest built of reeds and sticks and lined with rushes and plant stems.
Size: 95cm. Weight: 1.1kg.
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Just outside the town of Katima Mulilo lies this small river front lodge. The accommodation is rustic, the food awesome and the situation idyllic - resulting in some of the best value for money accommodation in Namibia
Chobe Savanna Lodge
Overlooking the vast Chobe floodplain's from its situation in the east Caprivi this lodge has a lot to offer visitors
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
One of the best lodges in this area has accommodation in both traditional land based units as well as on two houseboats.
Impalila Island Lodge
This is the only place in the world where four countries meet. A wonderful Chobe destination with eight luxury chalets.
Mazambala Island Lodge
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Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge
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Ntwala Island Lodge
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Pride of the Zambezi Houseboat
A small luxurious houseboat, offers awesome game viewing, bird watching & fishing expereinces on the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
Susuwe Island Lodge
in the Bwabwata National Park this is a perfect land and water camp with six luxury suites, each with private plunge pool
Zovu Elephant Lodge
In the far eastern Caprivi this lodge offers lots of water based activities on both the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
