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Africa is a veritable treasure trove for keen birders

Africa is a true OOE (Orgasmic Ornithological Experience in birder speak)

Diverse habitats across Africa and its surrounding islands are home to almost 2,500 species of birds.

With almost 2,500 species of bird having been recorded from Africa and its associated islands, the continent presents a veritable smorgasbord for birders.

From the flamingo- filled lakes of Rift Valley to the Fynbos-specialist species that inhabit the southwest Cape and the Garden Route, all of our destinations have plenty in store for visiting 'twitchers'. Iconic species include the prehistoric-looking, swamp-dwelling Shoebill, gaudy Turacous, rowdy colonies of weavers and iridescent Sunbirds, among many others.

Countries with the highest species totals include Tanzania and Uganda, both of which have lists exceeding 1,000. In Uganda and neighbouring Rwanda birders usually hope to tick off as many of the sought-after 'ARE' (Albertine Rift Endemic) species - most of which are forest-dependent - as possible.

Another country which makes for a fantastic birding destination is Ethiopia - its high-altitude Afro-alpine moorlands are of particular interest because they hold an interesting locally endemic faunal assemblage.

Of the surrounding islands, Madagascar attracts birders from all over because it has a very high concentration of endemic species: they include 5 families not found elsewhere. But even the smaller Indian Ocean islands such as Mauritius, are home to some of the world's rarest birds: a morning walk at Black River Gorges National Park can deliver the likes of Pink pigeons and Echo parakeets, both of which now number less than 500 individuals. And the little-known islands of Sao Tome & Principe also have a fair number of birds one can see only there. They also include some critically endangered and very poorly understood species such as its Dwarf olive ibis and Sao Tome fiscal.

Wherever you fancy travelling to in Africa and its islands, you can be sure plenty of interesting birding opportunities await. The key thing we recommend for our bird-watching guests, is, set your alarm – the early bird…….

AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

Jun 5, 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

Jun 5, 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

Jun 5, 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

Jun 5, 2024

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