Exotic bird species abound within the Lodge grounds for anyone to spot. The deck is an ideal place to relax and wait for different varieties to appear. And our Early-Morning Birding River Cruise with a knowledgeable guide (and refreshments!) is a must for beginners and experienced birders alike.

Unlike the wild animals and game which suffered so seriously during the war from the 1960s to 1988, birdlife has continued to flourish in this otherwise largely unspoilt north-west corner of Namibia.

Kunene River Lodge is a birding 'hotspot' and the species count is now approaching 300 including a remarkable number of endemic sightings, most notably the Angolan Cave Chat, recently sighted for the first time in southern Africa (September 2012) please enquire if you want to do the Angola Cave Chat.Of considerable interest, and principal among the endemics, are the Cinderella Waxbill and Rufous-tailed Palm Thrush. The Rufous-tailed Palm Thrush breeds well in the grounds of Kunene River Lodge, whilst the first Cinderella nest to be found in the wild was discovered close to the lodge in June 2008. Subsequently five chicks were successfully raised.

Please enquire, if you are keen to arrange a guided trip to sight the Angolan Cave Chat. Prior notice is required for an Angolan Cave Chat birding trip.

Remember, because the area is sparsely populated and comparatively 'less-travelled', you may make some really exciting sightings or discover something quite out of the ordinary .