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
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.
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.
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 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Pricing notes : 2024 costs are estimated and expected to increase
Tour price (Per person): EUR3,495 * USD3,691 * GBP3,040 * AUD5,784
Single Supplement: EUR480 * USD507 * GBP418 * AUD794
Flight costs: EUR360 * USD380 * GBP313 * AUD596
18 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 (5 days)
EUR5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): EUR5,000 * USD5,281 * GBP4,350 * AUD8,275
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