Kalahari – Upington and surrounds
About the Birding
Although the town itself is quite built up, birding the outskirts along the Orange River can be quite rewarding. There are a number of resorts on the banks of the river one could enter, or stay over in. The Eiland Holiday Resort is one such example, and is located just next to the main bridge in town.
About the Birding Site
Located on the banks of the mighty Orange River, the town of Upington is the major centre of the north-western region of the Northern Cape and is the gateway into southern Namibia and a number of key Kalahari birding destinations.
Other Related Information
Access and facilities:
Upington is a large town and will contain fuel and all other necessary shops, banks and general requirements.
Upington is within striking distance of a number of birding sites, which include:
- Augrabies National Park
- Poffadder
- Witsand
- Spitzkop Nature Reserve
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Key species:
Chestnut-vented Tit-babbler, Ashy Tit, Black-chested Prinia, Namaqua Warbler, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Kalahari Scrub Robin, Acacia Pied Barbet, Abdim’s Stork, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Brubru
Contact details:
Kalahari Monate Lodge
Tel: +27 (0)82 445 8324 or
+27 (0)81 281 3113
Email: Kalahari.monate@gmail.com