Birdwatching

The Zambezi and Chobe river systems offer a large diversity of birdlife with over 400 different bird species. Bird life is abundant along the many islands and riverbanks, thus making an outing a birdwatcher's paradise. Hundreds of different species occur in the area around Sekoma Island and these include waterfowl, raptors, hornbills, heron, flycatchers, bee-eaters and the shy African fin foot as well as the uncommon Schalous lourie which only occurs in a small belt between Livingstone and Sesheke.

In summer after the first rains the island teems with birds. Large flights of Green pigeon and Trumpeter hornbills fly from canopy to canopy feasting on the figs. One can hear the Trumpeters from miles away with their baby-like cry.

In the low water season we have seen Rock pratincols raising their families on the large rocks in the middle of the rapids
A wealth of migratory birdlife can be seen especially during the warm summer months when birds from all over the world flock here to breed.

Sekoma Island is a safe haven for the Pel's Fishing owl that find refuge in the tall trees in the forest. Raptors are well represented, with the African Fish eagle being the most sought-after bird of prey. Our guides have excellent knowledge of the fauna and flora; let them take you around the island or on a river cruise.