Day 2 – Full Birding Day (Prime Exploration)

 Early Morning Birding (Best Time)

• Start at sunrise

Hotspots:

• Chunga Lagoon
• Floodplains

Species:

• Wattled crane
• Black-winged pratincole
• Spur-winged goose
• Pelicans
• Jacanas

 Breakfast

• Early breakfast or packed meal

Mid-Morning Activity

• Continue birding on foot or vehicle
• Focus on:
  • Raptors
  • Grassland species

 Lunch

• Return to lodge or picnic

Afternoon Birding

• Explore:
  • Termite mounds
  • Dry woodland edges

Species:

• Hornbills
• Bee-eaters
• Kingfishers

 Sunset Session

• Golden light photography
• Excellent for cranes and storks

🍽️ Dinner

• Relaxed evening
• Share bird sightings checklist

Day 3 – Final Birding & Return to Lusaka

 Morning Session

• Final chance for rare sightings

Breakfast

• At lodge

Return Journey

• Depart mid-morning
• Arrive in Lusaka mid-afternoon

Birding Highlights of Lochinvar

• One of the best places in Africa to see Wattled cranes
• Rich wetland ecosystem
• Over 400 bird species recorded

Dining Overview

• Expect simple but fresh meals
• Not luxury—but authentic and satisfying
• Best to request:
  • Packed lunches
  • Early breakfasts (for birding schedules)