Red-billed quelea
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Red-billed queleas (Quelea quelea) are believed to be the most abundant bird species on earth, with an estimated 1.5 billion birds. Bushland grassland, dry thornveld and semi-arid regions are there preferred habitats, although their range includes from the very dry, to the very wet.
Distribution: Absent from southern Namib Desert, Sperrgebiet. Common in Etosha National Park, Caprivi Strip and most of central and northern ranges of the country. Large numbers can be found in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve.Diet: Eats mainly seed of grasses and cereals. Downside to their diet is the damage done to crops such as wheat, millet, oats and sorghum. Insects taken include caterpillars, butterflies, crickets, bugs, dragonflies, spiders, termites and beetles.
Description: Characteristic black face mask, with some members sporting white or creamy face masks. Upper parts mainly pale brown, with dark brown wings and a brown tail.Breeding: Nests are a small oval ball of grass with a side-top entrance, built of grass strips, up to 6m above the ground. From 1 to 5 eggs are laid February to March and incubated for around 12 days.
Size: 12cm. Weight: 20g.
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.
