Our specially selected local leaders are not only birding experts with years of experience, but also residents who have grown up with the birds and habitats in their areas of operation. They possess deep-rooted knowledge of local ecosystems, bird behaviour, and migration patterns, ensuring an insightful and immersive addition to the experience that our Rockjumper Tour leader provides.

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  Each of our local leaders brings a unique perspective to the tours, shaped by a lifetime of experiences in their native landscapes. They are passionate about nature, conservation, and sharing their knowledge with others. Our team includes certified ornithologists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts, all dedicated to providing you with a memorable and educational experience.

• Testimonials Local Leader

  MT, Australia - East Coast 2025

  I have waited a while before responding. Firstly I should like to say this was one of the best birding trips I have ever been on.(20+ and counting) Before I went I was concerned that 12 clients were too many. However Greg worked extremely hard with Hu and Richard to try to get everyone on every bird. He quickly summed up our respective birding abilities and responded to that with the help he provided. Thankfully there were very few 'narrow jungle paths' where the number inevitably restricted opportunities. I particularly appreciated the regular ebird lists which left me more time to concentrate on the actual birds and not scribbling in my notebook.

  HT, Colombia - Northern Andes: Central Andes 2025

  Manuela Zapata was an excellent guide. She knows the songs and calls of the birds in the region very well. She finds the birds very quick and points its positiion to the clients very good. The tour was very good organized. She is a lovely guide.

  DP, Colombia - Northern Andes: Central Andes 2025

  This was my first professionally organized and run birding tour and it exceeded my expectations. Rockjumper put together an amazing itinerary and was very efficient and thorough with the pre trip communication. Manuela Zapata did a fantastic job leading our group! She is a very knowledgeable and personable young lady and really knew the localities and birds! She was very attuned to the needs of the group and willingly birded extended hours as the group desired. I was very glad to have such a great local guide and not be led by an international “expert”.