TOUR POSTPONED 01/09/2023
The Loango Extension to our Gabon - Rainforest Birds & Mammals tour covers the very best birding and wildlife localities within the extensive Loango National Park. Birding highlights are plentiful and include some of Africa's most seldom-seen and exotic species such as White-crested Tiger Heron, African River Martin, Congo Serpent Eagle, Long-tailed Hawk, Forbes's Plover, White-bellied Kingfisher, Loango Weaver, Bare-cheeked Trogon, Vermiculated Fishing Owl, Bates's Nightjar, Hartlaub's Duck, African Finfoot and Black-headed Bee-eater. This fabulous reserve is also extremely scenic with large areas of pristine lowland forest, tranquil, forest-lined rivers, pans and open grasslands and mammal possibilities include Lowland Gorilla, Forest sub-species of African Elephant, Forest sub-species of African Buffalo, Red River Hog and Hippopotamus and a range of tropical monkeys.
White-crested Tiger Heron; African River Martin; Congo Serpent Eagle; Long-tailed Hawk; Red-chested Goshawk; Forbes's Plover; White-bellied & Shining Blue Kingfishers; Loango Weaver; Bare-cheeked Trogon; Vermiculated & Pel's Fishing Owls; Bates's Nightjar; Hartlaub's Duck; African Finfoot; White-browed Forest Flycatcher; Black-headed & Rosy Bee-eaters; White-bibbed Swallow; Violet-tailed, Carmelite, Mangrove & Reichenbach's Sunbirds; Damara Tern; Thick-billed Cuckoo; African Skimmer; Sabine's & Cassin's Spinetails; White-crested Hornbill; Blue-headed Wood Dove; Gabon Coucal; Chestnut Wattle-eye; Fire-crested Alethe; Red-tailed & White-tailed Ant Thrushes; chance of Plumed & Black Guineafowls; Woodhouse's Antpecker.
Forest Elephant; Forest Buffalo; Red River Hog; Red-capped & Grey-cheeked Mangabeys; chances for Lowland Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Hippopotamus in the ocean & Crowned Monkey.
Tropical lowland forest, riverine forest, rivers, pans, grassland, estuaries, beaches
hot & humid
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Our Mega tours are very fast-paced birding adventures designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. The focus of the tour is to see as many of the endemics and area specials as possible in our given time. In order to cover the necessary route to maximise the species list we tend to spend a single night at most sites and travel large distances. There is very little down time aside from that spent driving from one site to the next. These tours are not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced or new birders; as well as anyone with serious mobility or health challenges.
moderate with some tricky forest species
good
Glen was great! His steady, unflappable leadership was the best and he got us on some terrific birds, never stopped trying, always looking. At the same time, he handled logistics very well and always with good humour. His enthusiasm for all things in nature and thoughtful attentiveness to the group made this a special trip.
David Hoddinott, with his extensive experience, dedication to the birding task at hand, enthusiasm, and robust sense of humour, was again an excellent lead guide.
Andre Bernon did an excellent job as the second guide. We were impressed with his birding capabilities and knowledge, his friendliness and humour, and his dedication as well. We look forward to being guided by him in Ghana next year if things work out as planned.
19 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 (5 days)
EUR3,495 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn
05 Sep 2025 - 09 Sep 2025 (5 days)
EUR5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Gabon (Main + Ext) - Swartz - August 2023
Gabon - Rainforest Birds & Mammals 2018 - August 2018
Gabon - Loango National Park Extension 2017 - August 2017
Gabon - Rainforest Birds & Mammals 2017 - August 2017
Gabon - Rainforest Birds & Mammals 2016 - August 2016
São Tomé & Príncipe - Endemics Extension 2016 xx - August 2016
Gabon - Fleming 2015 - July 2015
Gabon - Rainforest Birds & Mammals 2014 - August 2014
Gabon - Rollefson 2010 - February 2010
Gabon - Borderlands 2009 - March 2009
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