Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)?
Quite difficult to pin it down to one bird; however, the Pygmy Kingfisher is my choice.
What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?
The name of our lodge is Footsteps Eco Lodge and we have been in operation for nearly 25 years.
African Golden Oriole
How best to travel to your lodge?
Easy flight access from UK, Europe
Broad-billed Roller
What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?
We offer birding days with top-class male and female bird guides and have hides & bird feeders on site and in the surrounding areas.
Cut-throat Finch
What makes your lodge special?
Our team has been at the forefront of what we do since day one, and this has meant that we now have a team of seasoned professionals, many of whom have worked with us for nearly 25 years.
Dark Chanting Goshawk
What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds that your lodge offers good chances to see?
- Pygmy Kingfisher
- Dark Chanting Goshawk
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird
- African Golden Oriole
- Cut Throat Finch
- Northern Puffback
- Broad-billed Roller
- Bronze Mannikin
- Violet & Green Turaco
- Double-spurred Francolin
What is the best time to visit your lodge, and why?
If you wish to combine great birding with nice weather, then 1st November until 1st May each year is the best time.
Green Turaco
Is your lodge involved in conservation efforts? If yes, please describe them.
Footsteps is involved in many conservation efforts, such as beach cleaning days, Gunjur dog patrol, a charity which treats sick dogs in the local area, as well as educational kids clubs, and also neutering and spaying days.
Northern Puffback
What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge?
Bring sensible clothing and walking shoes, suncream, insect repellent, and a good pair of binoculars.
Violet Turaco
Do you have activities for non-birders? If so, please describe.
Many – please see here.
Scarlet-chested Sunbird
If any reader of 10,000 Birds is interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?
Through any of the contact methods on the website!
Bird photos by Rob Carr and Rob Garner
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