lesser marked weaver
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Lesser masked-weavers (Ploceus intermedius) can be found in Acacia and mopane savannah, open woodland, riverine swamps and trees, reedbeds and other areas close to water. Small flocks are common, although they become solitary birds when breeding.
Distribution: Patchy populations in northern Namibia including Epupa Falls, Etosha National Park, Kaokoland, Damaraland and the Caprivi Strip.Diet: Forages in umbrella tree-thorn canopies for insects, probed under leaves. Also searches flowers for insects and nectar. Diet includes termites and grasshoppers, mulberries and small seeds.
Description: Distinctive black throat and forehead to mid-crown and facial area. Bright yellow upper breast, dark olive-grey tail and mostly yellowish-green upperparts.Breeding: Males breed in colonies with several females in a kidney-shaped nest built of strips of grass, palm leaves and other fine plant materials. From 2 to 4 eggs are laid from October to February and incubated for around 13 days by the female.
Size: 15cm. Weight: 21g.
Anderssons Camp
A mid market lodge, situated on the Ongava Private Reserve, just south of the Andersson entrance to Etosha.
Dolomite Camp
On a small hill on the extreme western side of Etosha - Dolomite is the newest (and fifth camp) to open within the park boundries. It is a small personal lodge as opposed to the traditional resort feel of the other camps within the park.
Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
Traditional slightly formal up-market lodge. Situated on same property as Eagle Tented Camp
Etosha Mountain Lodge
A small private lodge, borders on Etosha however the distance to the park entrance makes it fairly un-suitable for day visits
Etosha Safari Lodge
Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park
Halali
One of the five camps situated inside the park, generally less popular with visitors than Okaukuejo or Namutoni but has the advantage of a secluded quiet spot lit waterhole
Little Ongava
Luxury accommodation, each unit with private pool, great place to spoil yourself. Guided tours on private nature reserve and inside Etosha Park
Okaukuejo
Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay
Ongava Lodge
Upmarket accommodation, situated on private game reserve with easy access to the National Park
Ongava Tented Camp
On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience
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Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm
A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population
Toshari Lodge
Once called Etosha Gateway lodge this is a budget accommodation option which has recently been renovated.
