Introduction

26 Nov 2022 - 2 Dec 2022

Focus: African Pitta:

This bird safari focuses on the African Pitta - the holy grail of birds.

There are also abundant game viewing opportunities (buffalo, elephant, lion) in this area also and these can run parallel to birding safaris.

Target birds :

Arnott's Chat, African Emerald Cuckoo, Red-throated Twinspot, Böhm's and Mottled Spinetail, Western-banded Snake Eagle, Narina Trogon, Livingstone's Flycatcher, Lilian's Lovebird, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Thrush Nightingale, Pennant-winged Nightjar, African Broadbill

Ease of birding :Many birds will be easy to locate and see whilst the African Pitta is seasonal and has a specific habitat prior to breeding so it is vital that one visits the specified locations with a training birding guide in order to be sure of locating this incredible bird.

Start

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

Start

26 Nov 2022

day 0

The Lodge Harare Wetlands Birding

1 night

B&B

26 Nov 2022

27 Nov 2022

day 1

Masoka Camp Masoka Camp

4 nights

B&B

27 Nov 2022

1 Dec 2022

day 5

The Lodge Harare Wetlands Birding

1 night

B&B

1 Dec 2022

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

 

Harare Wetlands Birding: The Lodge

African Spotted Creeper Miombo Double -collared Sunbird Whyte's Barbet

Masoka Camp: Masoka Camp

Harare Wetlands Birding: The Lodge

African Spotted Creeper Miombo Double -collared Sunbird Whyte's Barbet

Fast Facts

7 Days / 6 Nights

8 guests

Special Interests: Bird Watching

Price

Guideline cost person sharing US$2050.00 based on 4 people

NOTE THAT PRICE MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DEPENDING ON FINAL NUMBER TRAVELLING AS COST IS BASED ON A SMALL GROUP TRAVELLING TOGETHER

Costs subject to change, dependent on final accommodation selected (particularly pertaining to Harare)

Includes:

All meals at Masoka Camp
Bottled water on a daily basis
Birding guide
3 days birding in Masoka
Transportation in Harare on arrival and departure
Return transfers from Harare to Masoka
Council fees in Masoka
Birding National Park fees per group per day
Travel Insurance Cover
Birding Conservation Fee
Nominal Tips

Excludes:

Entry visas into Zimbabwe
Drinks
Laundry service
Telephone calls
Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions

Harare Wetlands Birding: The Lodge

African Spotted Creeper Miombo Double -collared Sunbird Whyte's Barbet

Masoka Camp: Masoka Camp

Harare Wetlands Birding: The Lodge

African Spotted Creeper Miombo Double -collared Sunbird Whyte's Barbet
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