Kori Bustard

Spot the Kori Bustard

Africa's heaviest flying bird


Information about Kori Bustard

The Kori Bustard is Africa's heaviest flying bird and can weigh up to 19kg. It is a land bird with long neck and long foot ended by three fingers with light-brown or grey plumage.

Interesting facts about Kori Bustard

This bird is an omnivore, eating both plant-like berries and animals like lizards and snakes.

They are ground dwellers, hence the name bustard, meaning birds that walk.

Kori Bustards are found in the East Africa as well as in Southern Africa.

Pictures of Kori Bustard

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Highlights where the Kori Bustard can be seen

Etosha National Park Namibia
Gamedrive in Etosha

Going on a game drive in Etosha is an experience to never forget. Vast, open plains as far as the eye can see, with in the middle a massive salt pan. This lack of vegetation and water makes it very easy to spot wildlife! Big game is often seen at the waterholes, and there is no chance you can miss the iconic outline of an elephant on the horizon.

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Safari in Kruger National Park

A day safari in the Kruger National Park begins early in the morning, when the bush is alive with movement and the light is perfect for spotting wildlife. From your open 4x4, you might see elephants gathering at a waterhole, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, or lions resting in the shade of acacia trees. As the day unfolds, your guide helps you interpret tracks, bird calls, and subtle signs of the bush that you’d otherwise miss. Around midday, a picnic stop in the wild offers a moment to relax before heading out again in search of new encounters. By the time you return in the late afternoon, the sights and sounds of the African wilderness leave you with memories you won’t soon forget.

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Gamedrive in Moremi

Enjoy a game drive in Moremi: arguably one of Africa’s very best game-viewing destinations. Moremi is the only proclaimed wildlife reserve in the Okavango Delta. It has the most diverse habitat and animal populations in Botswana, and is regarded as the most beautiful in terms of landscapes as well. You can expect a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains and islands. Game viewing is excellent year-round and resident species include lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, African wild dog, zebra, red lechwe and many more.

Etosha National Park Namibia
Sundowner Drive in Onguma

Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 34 000 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species and even 4 of the Big 5. Join one of the knowledgeable guides on a sundowner drive, and end the experience with snacks and drinks while the sun is setting over the African plains.

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Visit Nata Bird Sanctuary

Nata Bird Sanctuary is a community-managed project and home to about 165 bird species. A birdwatchers' paradise! Animals like wildebeest, black-backed jackals and zebra can also be spotted here. Enjoy the natural surroundings and feel free to stretch your legs out in the park, as there are no dangerous predators here.

Our trips to spot the Kori Bustard