Botswana is an incredible birding destination. With large areas being covered by undisturbed natural vegetation and with a range of natural habitats, Botswana is a superb birding destination with over 570 bird species identified. Combined with the varied ecosystems and clear distinctions between birds you are likely to find in the Okavango,  surrounding forest or those found in drier areas such as the Makgadikgadi, Botswana is a birders paradise.  Not only are there a large number of endemic species in Botswana, but it also receives many migrating species from the northern hemisphere in September and October. These will stay until around April or May. with the Low/Green season around this period it makes for a fantastic time to travel if you have a particular interest in birds. That being said, due to the huge abundance of bird life we can highly recommend birding all year round. As much as guides love to find the the impressive mammals, they always have a smile on their face when someone shows a keen interest in birds and you be amazed by their knowledge.