Pink-backed pelican
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Although found in only a few areas of Namibia, the pink-backed pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) frequents a wide range of wetlands which include dams, lakes, slow-moving rivers, lagoons, estuaries and sheltered bays.
Distribution Caprivi, Hardap Dam, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
Diet: Forages in shallow water, close to shore, swimming slowly to catch prey underwater for cichlid fishes such as small tilapia. Also eats fruits and figs.
Description Tall dark grey feathers with brown shafts. Back and rump pale grey. Underparts whitish or very pale grey. Greyish pink legs and feet. Often confused with the much larger great white pelican which has a longer bill and neck, cleaner white plumage and contrasting black flight feathers.
Breeding: Usually 2 or 3 eggs are laid between June and August, incubated by both sexes for up to 35 days. The male collects all the material for the nest, such as sticks, and the female stays on site to build it.
Size: 130cm. Weight: 6kg. Wingspan: 2.5m.
Bagatelle Kalahari Lodge
Excellent lodge in the Kalahari Desert, offers accommodation in units made of straw bales or wood. Bagatelle proves to be consistently popular with guests
Hardap Dam Resort
Really only suitable for fisherman - until renovations happen it is probably best not to subject yourself to this.
Kalahari Anib Lodge
Tends to cater for larger groups, but the low rates make it attractive for those looking to save some money.
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
A 12 room lodge situated in a nature reseve and set amongst the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert
Suricate Kalahari Tented Camp
The meerkat or suricate is a small mammal which inhabits the Kalahari - we do not know why this lodge is named after them. Perhaps if you stay here and find out you can tell us and then we can make this slightly more descriptive.
Zebra Kalahari Lodge
The third lodge on the Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve (along with Suricate & Camethorn Lodges). The Kalahari is absolutely magnificent and really should be a part of any visit to Namibia.
