northern shoveller
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Northern shovellers (Anas clypeata) arrive in Namibia from late October and depart again around February and March. They prefer habitats of shallow, muddy-bottomed and fresh waters in open grassland. Sightings of only 3 northern shovellers together have been recorded in the country.
Distribution: Etosha and Kavango Region only.
Diet: Forages for invertebrates in shallow waters.
Description: So called (clypeata), perhaps because of the broad chestnut panel on the belly and breast of the male.
Breeding: Mate outside of the region.
Size: 44 to 52cm. Weight: 465g.
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
