herero chat
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Herero chats (Namibornis herero) are quite rightly named after the Herero tribe, who dominate the area where they were first recorded. Vegetated inselbergs and the escarpment regions with sparsely covered areas of bush-cherry, cluster-leaf, corkwood and other Acacia species are favoured habitats.
Distribution: This species is a near-endemic to Namibia, found along the Namibian escarpment and nearby plains from the Tsaris Mountains near Sesriem north through Damaraland and Kaokoland to the Kunene River. Locally common they can be observed at Spitzkoppe.Diet: Eats mainly ants and termites but also takes grasshoppers, stick insects, moths and spiders. Berries and seeds are also foraged.
Description: Dark brown upper parts and crown with a distinctive dark brown facial mask through the eye, lores and cheeks. Upper wing coverts and flight feathers dark brown with a whitish throat and off-white belly and breast.Breeding: Both male and female build a grassy nest in 3 to 4 days. Usually 2 or 3 eggs are laid from February to March an d incubated mostly by the female for not longer than 16 days.
Size:17cm. Weight: 25g.
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
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
Namib Naukluft Lodge
Good solid choice, on a beautiful property some distance from the park entrance
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.
