southern blacktit
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Southern blacktits (Parus niger) are resident in Namibia comfortable in almost any woodland, broad-leaved dominated. Park, gardens and forest edges also accommodate this species, usually observed in pairs or small groups of up to 6 birds.
Distribution: North-eastern Namibia including Etosha National Park, Rundu, Kaudom Game Park, Tsumkwe and the Caprivi Strip.
Diet: Forages on branches, leaves in the higher canopy ranges for earthworms, termites, mistletoe and fig fruits.
Description: Mainly glossy black with barred white undertail and blackish brown wings.
Breeding: Females build a grass, lichen and hair nest, with help from the male. 1 to 6 eggs are laid between September and December. Incubation is for around 2 weeks.
Size: 15cm. Weight: 20g.
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Just outside the town of Katima Mulilo lies this small river front lodge. The accommodation is rustic, the food awesome and the situation idyllic - resulting in some of the best value for money accommodation in Namibia
Chobe Savanna Lodge
Overlooking the vast Chobe floodplain's from its situation in the east Caprivi this lodge has a lot to offer visitors
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
One of the best lodges in this area has accommodation in both traditional land based units as well as on two houseboats.
Impalila Island Lodge
This is the only place in the world where four countries meet. A wonderful Chobe destination with eight luxury chalets.
Mazambala Island Lodge
Situated on an island in the Kwando river around 4km from the trans-Caprivi highway
Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge
Brand new lodge in east Caprivi - ideal for exploring the wetlands of the Mamili National Park
Ntwala Island Lodge
situated on three small islands this is an ultra-luxurious Chobe destination, with four suites, each with plunge pool and private guiding
Pride of the Zambezi Houseboat
A small luxurious houseboat, offers awesome game viewing, bird watching & fishing expereinces on the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
Susuwe Island Lodge
in the Bwabwata National Park this is a perfect land and water camp with six luxury suites, each with private plunge pool
Zovu Elephant Lodge
In the far eastern Caprivi this lodge offers lots of water based activities on both the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
