Tour overview A birding paradise if there ever was one, Ethiopia is a somewhat recent arrival on the scene of birding destinations. Exotic and unspoiled by modern tourism, this country is safe and comfortable, with the birds plentiful and approachable. All up, 321 species of birds were seen during these 12 action-packed days. In addition, […]
Birding Reports
Exotic Ethiopia Tour – February 2020
Magical Malaysia Bird Photography Tour – February 2020
Tour overview This small group photography tour was based on our long-running Peninsular Malaysia birding tour, redesigned to allow for the best photographic opportunities of Malaysia’s fantastic birdlife. With our Australian and our local guide working as a team our clients were able to obtain high quality images of iconic birds like Hornbills, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, […]
Exploratory Birding and Wildlife Tour, organised by the Uganda Tourism Board
Tour overview Peter and Helga did an exploratory tour of Uganda, a most outstanding destination for birders and wildlife enthusiasts. This tour was organised by the Uganda Tourism Board and together with 8 other participants we were shown the natural highlights of this country. Uganda is known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ and it did […]
Great Southern Tour 2019
Tour dates: 9-21 November 2019 Leaders: Peter Waanders, Steve Potter, Tim Dolby Tour overview This exciting 13 day tour specifically concentrates on the many specialties of the southern regions of Australia, parts of the outback and the great inland rivers. During the tour we found 268 species and experienced an amazing variety of landscapes and […]
Six Grasswren Tour – October 2017
Tour overviewDaily account Day 1: Day 1 of the tour started with a bang with great views of Red-lored Whistler, Black-eared Miner, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrubrobin and a host of other mallee specialties. Day 2: Day 2 a fabulous morning in Hattah with Chestnut Quail-thrush and prolonged views of the two main targets, Mallee Emu-wren […]
Great Southern Tour – November 2017
Tour overview This exciting 13 day tour specifically concentrates on the many specialties of the southern regions of Australia, parts of the outback and the great inland rivers. During the tour we found 268 species and experienced an amazing variety of landscapes and habitats, such as the Murray River, Flinders Ranges, mallee reserves, Deniliquin, Yarra […]
Private Birding Tour of Southern Outback Australia – August-September 2019
Introduction This trip is a private birding tour of Southern Outback Australia with Letter-winged Kite and Grey Falcon Highlights! 9 days remote outback tour – August 26-Sept 4, 2019 Itinerary: Day 0: Mon 26/8 Meet and Greet dinner at the Regent Thai restaurant in North Adelaide. Day 1: Tue 27/8 After an early meet and […]
Tantalizing Thailand Birding Tour – March 2019
Introduction Birding Thailand always conjures up thoughts of exotic birds, warm weather and scrumptious food. This tour was no exception. We started on the beautiful coast of Phuket, spending 6 days in the southern parts of the country before flying to Bangkok. From here we explored a variety of locations, from mountain tops to lowland […]
Top End Birding Tour – Aug-Sept 2018
Introduction Darwin and the Top End have to be the most under-rated places to bird on the planet and shouldn’t be overlooked by interstate or international birders. On this seven-day tour you have the opportunity to see over 200 species in a week and explore a huge variety of habitats. From the Mangroves, beaches and […]
Sabah-Borneo Birding Tour – June 2018
Tour overview This 10-day tour took us once again through the highlights of Sabah, including the montane forests of Mt Kinabalu, across to the lowland forests at the Sepilok Rainforest Centre, up the mighty Kinabatangan River and the huge Gomantong Caves and finally to the spectacular rainforests in the world-renowned Danum Valley Conservation Area, one […]