greater swamp warbler
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Not much is known about the greater swamp-warbler (Acrocephalus rufescens), apart from it is solitary and secretive and likes to climb up and down papyrus stems, hopping from one to another in eastern Caprivi swamplands.
Distribution: Mahango National Park, Mudumu National Park and Mamili National Park.Diet: Eats insects and small frogs by foraging low-down on papyrus and at times, breaking cover to visit lily pads.
Description: Dark olive-brown upper parts with a dark brown tail and flight feathers. The underparts are greyish-white.Breeding: A deep papyrus/reed cup is lined with papyrus leaves. Females lay 2 or 3 eggs in either September, November or December and incubated for at least 14 days.
Size: 18cm. Weight: 19g.
Dune Hopper
3 or 4 Days - The dune hopper concept offers scheduled flights from Windhoek or Swakopmund - with overnight stays of varying lengths at several lodges in the NamibRand Private Reserve and around Sossusvlei
Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safari
4 Days - This is generally viewed as the best safari to the Skeleton Coast - an not to be missed experience
Skeleton Coast & Sossusvlei
4 Days - Exactly the same as the itinerary above but with the addition of a a visit to Sossusvlei
Ultimate Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
4 Days - A highly customisable private safari allowing for departures from different parts of Namibia and for any length of trip
Skeleton Coast & Luderitz Fly-In Safari
5 Days - The third is the series of Skeleton Coast Safaris this time with the addition of the small harbour town of Luderitz
Skeleton Coast & Etosha Fly-In
5 Days - The fourth and final Skeleton Coast Safari gives the opportunity for game viewing in Etosha
Skeleton Coast Camp
4 or 5 Days - This flying safari is the only way to visit the Wilderness Skeleton Coast Camp
