Ghana - Rockfowl & Upper Guinea specials (Small Group) 2027

06 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027 (15 days)

USD7,400 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): USD7,400 (GBP5,633 * EUR6,425 * AUD10,708)

This tour pairs with: Benin - Anambra Waxbill Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Ghana - Rockfowl & Upper Guinea specials (Small Group) 2028

30 Jan 2028 - 13 Feb 2028 (15 days)

USD7,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

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Tour Price (Per person): USD7,800 (GBP5,937 * EUR6,772 * AUD11,287)

This tour pairs with: Benin - Anambra Waxbill Extension

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Ghana is a West African destination like no other: it is a politically stable, English-speaking nation that is acknowledged as the friendliest country in the region. It is also one of the safest countries in which the Upper Guinea forest block, an internationally recognised Endemic Bird Area, can be accessed, and our birding tour of Ghana allows for a thorough exploration of the most exciting West African birding habitats. From Guinea savanna to lush rainforest, we will see much of what Ghana has to offer, promising a truly impressive bird tally and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Our days in this wonderful country will be spent ambling forested trails, scanning for canopy species from a fabulous walkway, and exploring vast tracts of deciduous woodland. Typical African families such as turacos, barbets, sunbirds and greenbuls are particularly well represented, yielding a colourful and interesting bounty of species. Furthermore, we also have the opportunity to see one of Africa’s most highly sought-after birds – the fabled White-necked Rockfowl!

Top Birds

White-necked Rockfowl, Egyptian Plover, Four-banded Sandgrouse, Fraser's Eagle-Owl, Pel's Fishing Owl, Standard-winged Nightjar, Yellow-footed Honeyguide, Oriole Warbler, Blue-moustached & Black Bee-eater, Capuchin Babbler, Black Dwarf Hornbill, Congo Serpent Eagle, Long-tailed Hawk, Tessmann's & Nimba Flycatcher, African Piculet, Puvel’s Illadopsis, Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat, Red-cheeked Wattle-eye

Top Mammals

African Elephant, King Colobus, Patas Monkey, Pel’s Anomalure, forest duikers

Habitats Covered

lowland rainforest, broad-leaved woodlands, wetlands, Sahelian savanna

Expected Climate

hot conditions; dry in the north and humid in the south

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace, undemanding forest and woodland trails

Accommodation

comfortable hotels

Ease of Birding

moderate with some challenging species

Number of Species Expected

420+

Other Attractions

Kakum canopy walkway, Farafara tribesmen, Cape Coast Slave Castle, Larabanga mosque, Mole National Park

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

André Bernon
RA, Ghana 2020

Andre was really good. I feel he is a potential superstar leader. He has great birding skills and his people skills a pretty good too and will improve with time. He is at his best when helping the tour group work on those tough skulkers. On our next to last day we got three or four of these tough to see birds and it was all due to Andre's skill and patience in dealing with the birders in the group. It was very impressive. That day was one of the best birding days I've had and it involved a lot of hiking. I'd certainly recommend any birding trip with Andre as a guide.

Stephan Lorenz
ID, Ghana 2019

The tour was well planned and well paced. The Tour Leader Stephan and Local Guide were both excellent, and worked well as a team. Indeed they were the icing on the cake as to making the tour so good.

David Hoddinott
LW, Ghana - Rockfowl & Upper Guinea specials 2025

Our Ghana tour was excellent. We saw all the species we wanted and many more. We were a very lucky group and also saw a pangolin on the walk to the Picathartes site. David was a superb guide to the birds and had many interesting adventure stories to tell. The local guides were also great. A challenging but very enjoyable trip.

Nigel Redman
JM, Ghana 2020

Mr. Nigel Redman's knowledge of the birds, mammals, and other wildlife was extraordinary. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his pleasant demeanor was a joy to be around. He also was great at looking after the participants' "creature" comforts. I would consider it a privilege to travel someday again with him.

Glen Valentine
JR, Ghana - Rockfowl & Upper Guinea specials (Small Group) 2025

Glen and Francis did excellent jobs organizing us, getting us fed, and getting us to good spots. The dry conditions made the birding difficult but we saw lots of good stuff and there were plenty of good photo ops. if the opportunity arises I will not hesitate to travel with Glen again.

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