Variety of the bee eater

So not only do Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa rangers deal with the large wildlife of the African bush, but we also boast a large population of birds, including the fascinating bee-eater. I only realized the extent of this when I had birders (guests who are enthusiastic about bird identification) on my vehicle.

Morning Birding Adventures in Welgevonden

You can get lost in the bush of Welgevonden if you are not too sure where to go on an average game drive, but it usually helps when guests know what they are interested in. On one such occasion, I had guests asking me to point out specific birds to them for their checklist.

The usual and sometimes the best time to go birding is in the morning, with the general game drive rush of searching for animals before the heat of the day. Valleys are usually the best location for bird ID, especially near the forefront of Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa’s watering hole.

The European Bee-Eater: A Highlight for Birders

One small bird that usually stands out to a lot of guests and birders is the bee-eater, specifically the European bee-eater, which can be observed dust bathing in the middle of the road—a behavior that cleans their feathers, skin, and removes parasites. Bee-eaters are also known to operate as a team to feed nestlings when insects are in short supply. The guests were thrilled to witness this firsthand.

So for a variety of stories and wildlife experiences with professionals, please come visit Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa, where you come as a visitor but leave as family, soon to return.