Rufous-tailed palm-thrush
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Rufous-tailed palm-thrushes (Cichladusa ruficauda) favour riverine woodland and forests supporting northern lala palms. They are never far from these trees, except when in fairly tall riverside vegetation.
Distribution: Epupa Falls and around the Kunene River valley west of Ruacana.Diet: Forages in leaf litter for beetles and spiders and fruit fibres from the Oil Palm.
Description: A medium-sized robin with a strong bill and a rich and varied song sheet. Ruficauda refers to the 'red tail'.Breeding: Both male and females contribute to nest building, who often find song posts to perform when bringing plant materials to the nesting site. From 2 to 4 eggs are laid in either November or from March to April.
Size: 16cm. Weight: 29g.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
