The lower Zambezi offers a vast array of bird species, including the Angola Pitta, Livingstone’s Flycatcher, Pennant-winged Nightjar, Böhm’s Spinetail, Osprey, Broad-billed Roller, Narina Trogon and the Pel’s Fishing Owl, many a prized species on a lifetime list.

Baines’ River Camp offers a four day, five night, workshop with the entire camp being booked for the experience hosted by David and Sally Johnson.

David and Sally are passionate not just about birds, but all flora and fauna, and the African landscape in general. David was employed as an ornithologist by the Natal Parks Board in South Africa for 20 years. He contributed to many reference guides such as the South African Bird Atlas, the Important Bird Areas Directory, Roberts’ Birds (7th Edition), and Pooley’s Trees of Natal. He and Sally are co-authors of books on gardening with indigenous plants.

David and Sally have a wealth of experience in birding throughout Africa. Countries that they have visited include Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Mâlawi. Besides the African continent, David has frequently led various birding expeditions to exotic destinations such as Equador and the Galápagos Islands.

These specialist courses are designed in such a way that guests will undoubtedly learn a great deal about the birds, trees and general habitats of the lower Zambezi at their own pace whilst never losing sight of the primary objectives of rest and relaxation.

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