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Shoebill safari

  • Safari
  • November 3, 2011

This is an exceptional 6 day safari combining South Luangwa National Park, Kasanka National Park and Bangweulu Swamps. With leading guide Keyala (Kiki) Phiri. well known for his outstanding knowledge and infectious laugh.
After a day at Nkwali in the South Luangwa the group flies to Bangweulu Swamps, one of Zambia special gems - with superb birding from all the water birds to the endangered wattled crane elegantly strolling around the plains. Of course the star attraction remains the extraordinary shoebill.

7th & 15th May 2012

-$3995 pp          6 nights           requires min 4 guests max 8    

Green Season Birding

  • Safari
  • November 3, 2009

The green season months are the most exciting for birding in Zambia. All of the migrants are present and many local birds are in full breeding plumage and singing. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in South Luangwa National Park and some of the highlights include Western Banded Snake Eagle, Lilian's Lovebird, Collared Palm Thrush and the stunning Fire-crowned Bishop in its summer finery.
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- $2695 pp  7 nights  No single supplement

Iberian Lynx in Andalucia

  • Safari
  • November 24, 2009

A truly unique wildlife experience the Iberian Lynx, quite possibly the most endangered cat species in the world and sadly on the brink of extinction. The Sierra de Andujar in northern Andalucia forms part of the Sierra Morena mountain chain and has a landscape formed from granite, quartz and slate, which is bordered by two rivers - the Jandula and the Yeguas. This Natural Park currently holds around 70% of the world population of Iberian Lynx. Your guide Jules Sykes is a well known birding expert and so these wildlife journeys will also be of interest to Birding enthusiasts.

- £725 pp        Dates Jan & Feb 2011

Kasanka - Fruit Bats & Birds

  • Safari
  • November 1, 2009

Some ten million bats foraging in the Kasanka fruit trees. Every year at the end of October 'Straw-Coloured Fruit Bats' congregate in the trees of the Mushitu swamp forest near the confluence of the Musola and Kasanka rivers in Kasanka National Park. The bats come to feed for a short six weeks on the abundance of seasonal fruit including wild loquat and waterberries. To see millions of bats dispersing at dusk against the setting sun is one of the wildlife wonders of Africa, and one that definitely shouldn’t be missed.

- $4370        Nov & Dec 2012      Full  

Sorry but this safari sold out .. Contact us for tailored safari option  or to put your name down for 2013

Iberian Wolf in N/W Spain

  • Safari
  • December 21, 2009

We are visiting one of the remotest areas of Spain, the 'Sierra de Culebra'. Our primary objective will be to locate one of Europe's rarest mammals - Iberian Wolf, and this reserve holds a major percentage of Spain's total population of 2500 - 3000 individuals.  However while we are there we should be also be looking to find Wild Boar, Fox, Red & Roe Deer The rest of the time will be spent visiting the surrounding areas, especially Villafafila and it's adjacent low-intensive agricultural lands that has Spain's largest concentration of Great Bustard. The Rio Duero forms the border between Spain & Portugal as it carves a winding course through steep sided valleys, home to many breeding raptor species.
In summary this tour will provide ample time in which to enjoy the rich wildlife of the area, but it is our quest for the Iberian Wolf that will be our ultimate goal. Our accommodation is in the heart of the sierra and perfectly positioned for easy access to the best wolf watching areas, and not only is it a fantastic place to stay but the owner has worked very closely with the local rangers and has up-to-the-minute information on the wolves and their where-abouts.

- £750 pp            Dates   Nov - May & July   2012

Extremadura & Castilla La Mancha (Spain)

  • Safari
  • October 23, 2010

A birding journey to the Cork oaks forests and grass plains of Extremadura at a time when wildflowers create a blanket of color under blue sky's and birds are migrating in and out of Iberia.
You will traverse this 'Serengeti of Spain' in special vehicles giving us access to the more remote areas. Monfrague needs no introduction as arguably the best reserve in Spain with huge numbers of raptors including the rare and endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle.
The trip is lead by recognized expert on Spanish birding charter Jules Sykes. Jules will take care of every thing for you during this trip and will be aiming to get your bird list filled up.
We hope you can make the trip which happens in October 2011.

-£1099 pp   Single Supp £100       19th to 26th Oct Dont delay as we only have x 6 spaces.