06/10/2026
Southern Carmine Bee-eater
Muchenje River Lodge – Birding Package
Valid from 15 August 2026 to 30 November 2026
4 Nights | 3 Days
Rack Rate: N$16,531.25 per person sharing.
Your package includes:
• Accommodation in air‑conditioned, river‑view chalets
• All meals throughout your stay
• Guided excursions to the core birding areas are led by
experienced lodge guides
• Activities are conducted by boat
• Refreshments are included per activity
• Wi-Fi available at the lodge
Exclusions:
• Transfers to and from Muchenje River Lodge
• Alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages
General Information:
• All chalets overlook the river and are fully air‑conditioned for
your comfort.
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The annual extravaganza of the Southern Carmine Bee-eaters has
officially begun in the Zambezi Region. Thousands of these brilliant
crimson-and-turquoise birds are gathering along the sandy banks
of the Zambezi River, competing for nesting space as the
breeding season gets underway.
This year, many colonies have chosen open sandbanks, nesting
flat on the ground in shallow depressions — a rare behavior
compared to their usual vertical riverbank tunnels. This unique shift
offers bird enthusiasts an exceptional opportunity to observe and
photograph the birds much closer than usual.
For a few short weeks, the skies above Muchenje River Lodge
come alive with colour, movement, and the unmistakable calls of
these spectacular migrants. It is a fleeting, once-a-year natural
event, ending when the colonies disperse by late November to
December.