pririt batis
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Pririt batises (Batis pririt) inhabit semi-arid woodland and along wooded watercourses singly, in pairs or in small family groups. 'Batis parliaments' are formed when a number of individuals of the same sex form, calling excitedly, 'wing-frapping' and bill-snapping.
Distribution: From Epupa Falls south to Etosha National Park extending throughout the country to Fish River Canyon and the Orange River.
Diet: Forages in trees and hawks flying insects. Eats insectivores. No other available data.
Description: Plumage mainly grey and white and black.
Breeding: A cup shaped nest built of fine grass is bound with spider web and made by both sexes. Females usually lay 2 eggs between July and May and incubated for around 17 days.
Size: 12cm. Weight: 12g
Camp Provenance
Cabana's and permanently erected tents on the banks of the Orange River. This camp also serves as the starting base for several river rafting & canoeing adventures
Goibib Mountain Lodge
The owners and management of this new lodge are making a huge effort to make it the best place to stay in the area. New features and activities are frequently added
Norotshama Lodge
Nestled in the great valley of the Karas region and situated on the banks of the Orange River, about 50km from the South African / Namibia border post
Orange River Lodge
The Orange River Lodge is situated near Noordoewer on the border between South Africa and Namibia
Sandfontein Lodge
A small lodge set on the third biggest game reserve in Namibia. Expect tranquility and a very personalised service in a remote environment
The White House
Not quite Washington DC! This remote accommodation is basic but extremely popular with those looking for good honest accommodation.
