10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Ndumo Game Reserve lies in the Easternmost part of South Africa, close to the border of Mozambique and Eswatini. It is not particularly big but has a reported 430 bird species including migrants, though during my short stay it seems I missed most of the key attractions among them. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you?

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Fish 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2012

Boulder Chat by Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours) Southern Hyliota by Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours) Zimbabwe is also blessed with some wonderful game-rich national parks, the world-renowned Victoria Falls and the relaxing atmosphere of Lake Kariba, all of which provide some welcome distractions to the excellent birding.

Zimbabwe 194

Zimbabwe Buffalo Mozambique Birds 194

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Take the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. It also includes one of the world’s largest known populations of hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) (18,200) and buffalo (Syncerus caffer) (204,015). At 54,600 km2 (21,100 sq mi), its one of the largest faunal reserves in the world, and a World Heritage Site to boot.

Lions 183

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 183