Willow warbler
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) can adapt to a wide range of woodland habitats which will include lowland forest, Acacia savannah, riverine woodland as well as in parks and gardens.
Distribution: Widespread in Namibia in both woodland and Karoo. Maximum density in the country is the woodland along the Linyati River. Found in all the major parks including Etosha, Kaudom, Mamili and Epupa Falls.Diet: Trochilus means to twist or swivel, which is an accurate reference to willow warblers twisting round twigs as they forage. Eats mainly small insects.
Description: A small warbler with distinctive pale head stripes. Other features include a small bill and very small, pointed wings. Their high-pitched voice is clear and produces a simple, musical warbling song.Breeding: Extralimital. Present in Namibia from late September until March/April.
Size: 12cm. Weight: 9g.
Dolphin Self Drive
3 Days - Two nights in the coastal town of Swakopmund, this is the ideal get-away for those living or working in Windhoek. Includes a catamaran cruise on the Walvis Lagoon
Elephant Self Drive
4 Days - Elephants, rhino, zebra & giraffe are just some of the animals you can expect to see while you are in Etosha
Springbuck Self Drive
8 Days - Etosha, Swakopmund & the dunes at Sossusvlei are the highlights of this trip
Puku Self Drive
10 Days - Botswana & Namibia combination self drive - includes Etosha Park and a mokoro trip in the Okavango Delta
Porcupine Self Drive
12 Days - Okonjima Bush Camp, Etosha, Damaraland, Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei
Meerkat Self Drive
14 Days - Okonjima, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Klein Aus & Kalahari Desert
Leopard Self Drive
20 Days - Visits all the best Namibia has to offer including Okonjima, Etosha, Damaraland, elephant tracking, the Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Klein Aus Vista, Fish River Canyon & Kalahari Deserts
Honey Badger Self Drive
24 Days - As you would expect from our longest self drive safari, it visits most of Namibia including Owamboland & Kaokoland - two areas which seldom appear on trips through the country
