Lark-like bunting
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Lark-like buntings (Emberiza impetuani) inhabit a number of regions, mainly in response to rainfall. Desert or open dry grassland, sparse dwarf shrub savannah and grassed rocky ridges number amongst the more favoured habitats.
Distribution: Widespread in the drier regions of Namibia such as Damaraland, Kaokoland and especially in the northern Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast as far north as the Kunene River and Epupa Falls.Diet: Forages on sparsely vegetated or stony ground to jump up for grass seeds such as bristle or bushman grasses and cereals. Also takes caterpillars and beetles.
Description: Buffy brown colourations often streaked with olive-brown. Rump and tail also olive-brown, breast a dark buff with pinkish shadings.Breeding: Usually 3 eggs are laid from September to March and incubated for around 11 days. Nest are formed into a shallow cup using desert grasses and coarse twigs.
Size: 14cm. Weight: 15g.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
