Where to find Kronenhof:
On route from between Sossousvlei and Lüderitz in the southern parts. The lodge is situated south of Maltahöhe just past Duwisib castle - the entrance being on the C27. The farm stretches over 22000 hectars.
What to expect:
This shared campsite is located between camelthorn trees. There is plenty of game and birdlife to be seen on the farm. There is the possibility to go on game drives, scenic farm drives, walking trails, 4x4 trails and do some mountain biking.
Program for the day:
Breakfast, at least two-hour bird mapping outing, lunch, birding in the afternoon and have sundowner and dinner. There will be time to explore the surroundings and to relax and enjoy the scenery.
What to bring:
Bring your own tent, bedding, tables and chairs, food, other camping equipment.
Remember to bring warm clothing!!
Camp site has communal ablution facilities with hot and cold running water flush toilets, and washing up area. Firewood is available at the shop.
You will be responsible for your own breakfast and lunch – dinner will be cooked by one party for everyone.
Participants: maximum 12 people (first come - first served, full payment required)
Please note active bird mappers have preference!!!!!
Costs: N$ 440.00 per person per night.
Please let Gudrun know by Sunday evening, 14 March 2025 if you plan to join.
Namibia Bird Club
2025
Wessel Swanepoel posted some photos on the Birding Namibia Whatsapp group, yesterday, of a Thrush Nightingale he saw and photographed at Monteiro Self-Catering and Camping.
The bird has been heard calling mainly between 8 and 9 for the last three days. A number of people went out early this morning to try and view the Thrush Nightingale and were successful.
at Holly Cross Convent Primary School, Windhoek
on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 19h00
- To approve the minutes of the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Namibia Bird Club held on 24 April 2024
- To table the report of the Chairperson of the committee and to table the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
- According to the constitution of the Namibia Bird Club the longest standing members Gudrun Middendorff and Franz Klein have to step down but are standing for re-election.
In terms of the constitution all nominations for election to the Committee shall be duly seconded, shall be in writing and shall receive the written assent of the nominees. Nominations shall be lodged with the Secretary of the Club before the start of the Annual General Meeting. If the nominations exceed the vacancies, the election shall be by secret ballot. The result of the poll will be final.
Agenda for the 2025 AGM Committee Nomination Form
Parking: Enter via Werner List Street, go to top gate and then turn right.
Bird Ringing Course at Alte Kalköfen Lodge. Open pdf for further information
Bird Ringing Course Details
Directions: Take the A1 north out of Windhoek for about 30km until the Okapuka off-ramp. Take the off-ramp and at the top of the flyover turn left.
Follow the tar road until it turns into a dirt road. We will meet here at 07:15.
Entry fee: N$50.00 (to be paid at the homestead). Please tender the exact amount.
Remember: Own refreshments, chairs, and binoculars.
Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult.
You are invited to submit your photographs of birds of Namibia for the 2026 Calendar.
You can send in up to five photographs in low resolution. Please include the location where each photograph was taken.
Once your photo is chosen we will contact you and ask you for a high resolution photograph.
Photographs must be submitted by 31 March 2025.
All chosen photographers will be duly credited.
- Birds must have been photographed within Namibia.
- No photographs taken of captive birds will be accepted.
- No photographs will be purchased.
Please email your photographs to Anita Zimny.
Meet: 07:00 in the dam wall car park
Directions: Follow Sam Nujoma Avenue (C28) east towards Hosea Kutako International Airport, turn left into Mac Kenzie Road, into Avis road and follow the road to the dam.
Remember: Entrance fee N$ 40.00
Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult.