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India - Andaman & Nicobar Island Endemics - Oriental Bird Club

© Long-tailed Parakeet by David Hoddinott
India - Andaman & Nicobar Island Endemics - Oriental Bird Club 2028

18 Mar 2028 - 01 Apr 2028 (15 days)

INR725,995 2 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn

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Tour Price (Per person): INR725,995 (USD7,839 * GBP6,085 * AUD11,597 * EUR7,031 * ZAR129,943)

Single Supplement: INR33,000 (USD356 * GBP277 * AUD527 * EUR320 * ZAR5,907)

Pricing notes : Pricing is based on the minimum group size of 3 guests. The price will be adjusted downwards for 4 guests. The tour price includes a US$500 equivalent donation to the Oriental Bird Club in support of their conservation projects across Asia.

This exciting 15-day Andaman & Nicobar birding adventure has been specially designed for the Oriental Bird Club, offering a rare opportunity to explore one of India’s most remote and endemic-rich island groups. Beginning in Port Blair on South Andaman, the tour targets a superb suite of Andaman endemics and regional specialities in forest, wetland, mangrove and nocturnal habitats. Early highlights may include Andaman Teal, Andaman Green Pigeon, Andaman Wood-Pigeon, Andaman Shama, Andaman Drongo, Andaman Woodpecker, Andaman Bulbul and the elusive Andaman Crake, while night birding could produce Hume’s Boobook, Andaman Boobook, Andaman Scops-Owl, Andaman Nightjar and the highly prized Andaman Masked-Owl.

A major feature of the tour is the voyage south to Great Nicobar, with opportunities for pelagic species such as Flesh-footed Shearwater, Bridled Tern and both Great and Lesser Crested Terns. From the ship, we will also scan Kamorta for the much-wanted Nicobar Bulbul.

Seven full days on Great Nicobar give us time to search for some of the region’s most sought-after birds, including Nicobar Serpent-Eagle, Nicobar Jungle Flycatcher, Nicobar Imperial-Pigeon, Nicobar Parakeet, Nicobar Hooded Pitta and the notoriously difficult Nicobar Megapode. Other possible highlights include Nicobar Pigeon, Blyth’s Paradise Flycatcher, Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher and the endemic Nicobar Scops-Owl, with a dedicated effort to find the mysterious, undescribed “Nicobar Crake.”

Remote, adventurous and rich in island endemism, this promises to be a truly memorable expedition.

Top Birds

Nicobar Megapode; Andaman Teal; Andaman & Nicobar Serpent-Eagles; Jerdon’s Baza; Red-tailed & White-tailed Tropicbirds; Flesh-footed & Wedge-tailed Shearwaters; Black-naped & Roseate Terns; Andaman Crake; the undescribed “Nicobar Crake”; Nicobar Pigeon; Andaman Green Pigeon; Andaman Wood-Pigeon; Nicobar Imperial-Pigeon; Andaman Cuckoo-Dove; Andaman Coucal; Vernal Hanging Parrot; Alexandrine, Red-breasted, Long-tailed, & Nicobar Parakeets; Andaman Masked-Owl; Andaman Scops-Owl; Nicobar Scops-Owl; Oriental Scops-Owl / “Walden’s Scops-Owl”; Hume’s Boobook; Andaman Boobook; Brown Boobook; Andaman Nightjar; Brown Needletail; Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher; Andaman Woodpecker; Nicobar Hooded Pitta; Andaman Cuckooshrike; Andaman Treepie; Andaman & Nicobar Bulbuls; Mangrove Whistler; Andaman Shama; Orange-headed Thrush; White-headed Starling; Black-backed Oriole; Pied Triller; Andaman Flowerpecker

Top Mammals

Chances for several cetaceans, possibly including Dwarf Sperm Whale, Pygmy Sperm Whale, Short-finned Pilot Whale, Spinner Dolphin, Striped Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, and Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin.

Habitats Covered

Pristine island forest, forest edge, mangroves, coastal mudflats, wetlands, littoral zones, pelagic waters.

Expected Climate

Hot and humid; possible rain, mosquitoes and biting insects.

Max Group Size

Up to 4 with 1 Rockjumper tour leader

Tour Pace & Walking

DIFFICULT: This is a high-intensity “mega” tour designed for passionate listers and serious birders who enjoy a fast-paced schedule. Due to its demanding nature, it’s not recommended for avid photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health limitations.

Moderate pace; early starts, repeated efforts for endemics, occasional night birding, long sea crossings.

Accommodation

Comfortable in Port Blair; basic on Great Nicobar; functional inter-island vessel accommodation, cabin class subject to availability.

Ease of Birding

Moderate; many localized endemics, forest birding, some difficult and elusive targets.

Number of Species Expected

120-140 species

Other Attractions

Remote island expedition feel, pelagic and cetacean watching, Great Nicobar wilderness, island endemism.

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile to good; no dedicated hides.

What our clients say about us

Dušan Brinkhuizen
MW, India - Western: Desert Specials 2026

Feedback for India – Western Deserts 2026 Overall, this was quite a trip. I had gone on the India – Northern Birds & Tigers just prior to this trip, so the number of new birds for us was low. However, we got most of the birds we were hoping for, a testament to Dušan and the highly-skilled local guides. We were well taken care of during the trip and all the accommodations were first class. The group were all serious birders, and we all got along together well and were able to contribute to the very respectful tally of the birds. The travel was a lot more than I anticipated. Several days were essentially all driving, with a brief stop or two to stretch and check for birds. I strongly recommend adding a day at Mt. Abu. We had only a few hours of birding there, sandwiched between very long drives. Adding a day there will be a great relief from spending so much time in the bus and allow us to catch up a bit on our sleep. I did a survey among our group and all greed that adding a day would be a great relief and would not keep any of us from choosing the trip. The birds were nearby, which helped a lot as we didn’t have a long drive to get to the birds. One location in particular, Desert National Park, was almost two hours. A closer accommodation needs to be scouted out. Dušan did a great job, and his enthusiasm kept us going when sleep depravation was hitting us. The guy never wanted to quit. We got all three mega birds, the Hypocolius, the Indian Spotted Creeper, and the Forest Owlet, quite well. All three were a great experience, especially the Hypocolius, as most of the group were family listers. We even had one of our group finish off the families during the trip! Thanks for offering and recommending this trip.

Stephan Lorenz
LC & PD, Northern India 2017

We had a wonderful trip with Rich Lindie and Stephan Lorenz, and we would certainly be happy to travel with either of them again. They were both excellent with the birds, had a great sense of humour, and were helpful and patient when individuals required extra assistance. In addition to the birding, we enjoyed a long list of mammals sighted in the various national parks. The accommodations and meals were also very good.

David Hoddinott
CH, India 2018

David Hoddinott is simply outstanding: Calm, focused, truly excellent knowledge of the birds, their calls and habits. He has a wonderful sense of humour, too.

Robert Williams
PR, India 2023

As usual another fantastic journey masterfully organized and enabling us to discover places and birds in the best possible way. Supreme guide, all matters perfect, except the lack of heating in the bus. Chilly India, believe it or not !

Stephan Lorenz
MM & GM, Southern India 2018

We really enjoyed both tours. The leader, Stephan Lorenz, was very helpful and worked hard to make the birding trips a success. We appreciated the local guides on both trips as well. They were all very good at getting the job done and making it all enjoyable and seamless. We always feel we are in good hands when we go on a Rockjumper tour.

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