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Birdwatching

Get ready to dive into the incredible birdlife of Namibia.

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Welcome to the Walvis Bay Wetlands, a premier coastal birdwatching destination. With its lagoon, salt pans, and bird sanctuary, this RAMSAR site is vital for migrating birds. 

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An astonishing 150,000 migratory birds come together to bask

in the summer months of Namibia from September to April!

You'll be amazed by the breathtaking Greater and Lesser Flamingos,

awe-inspiring Great White Pelican,  Chestnut-banded Plover,

Cape Teal, and the striking Black-necked Grebe and many more.

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​​​Discover the incredible journey of European and Siberian migrant

birds as they travel thousands of kilometres to reach the stunning

Walvis Bay each year. Among these remarkable travelers are

Sandpipers, Sanderlings, Plovers, Turnstones, Little Stints,

Oystercatchers, Greenshanks, Damara Terns.  ​

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​Cape Cormorants are a stunning sight on the man-made guano island, bringing life to the coast. They soar gracefully around the beach,

while Kelp and Hartlaub’s Gulls add to the vibrant scene.

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This lively interaction is a must-see for nature lovers!

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