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Birdwatching in Madikwe
by Nicholas Thiel. Photos by Tara Turkington. - 10 November 2024
When we think of a safari, iconic animals like lions, elephants, and rhinos are often in the spotlight. Looking for birds as well as game can add an entirely different and special layer to the safari experience.
Madikwe has over 350 recorded bird species, almost half of all South Africa's 846 birds. They range from large raptors to tiny seedeaters, from colourful to "lbjs" (little brown jobs), and from the iconic to the lesser known.
Below are a few of the species you can look out for on a trip to Mosetlha and Madikwe.
