Our Buru Extension explores a beautifully forested island hosting up to 24 avian endemics including the little known Madanga!!! Other quality species include Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Mountain Pigeon, superb Buru Racket-tail, South Moluccan Pitta, Hantu (Buru) Boobook, Moluccan Masked Owl, Black-tipped and White-naped Monarchs, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru White-eye, Buru Honeyeater, Flame-breasted Flowerpecker, Buru Thrush and Tawny-backed Fantail among many others, and if we are very fortunate we may even find a supreme rarity as the reputedly nocturnal Black-lored Parrot!

Top Birds

Endemics: Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Mountain Pigeon, Buru Racket-tail, Black-lored Parrot, Blue-fronted Lorikeet, Buru Dwarf Kingfisher, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru Golden Bulbul, Black-eared Oriole, Buru Thrush, Black-faced Friarbird, Buru Honeyeater, Black-tipped Monarch, Streak-breasted Jungle Flycatcher, Flame-breasted Flowerpecker, Buru White-eye, Tawny-backed Fantail, Madanga Additional targets: Dusky (Forsten’s) Megapode, Hantu (Buru) Boobook, Moluccan King Parrot, Red Lory, Moluccan Masked Owl, Moluccan Cuckoo, Moluccan Scops Owl, Great-billed Parrot, South Moluccan Pitta, Claret-breasted Fruit Dove, Metallic Pigeon, Chestnut-backed (Buru) Bush Warbler, Island (Buru) Leaf Warbler, Wakolo (Buru) Myzomela, Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher, Moluccan Flycatcher, Pale Cicadabird, Drab Whistler, (Buru) Spangled Drongo, Mountain White-eye & Black-faced Munia

Habitats Covered

tropical lowland evergreen & semi-evergreen rainforest, montane forest, woodland, savanna, scrub, coastline

Expected Climate

hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands, cooler in the mountains with showers and fog possible

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 14 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate with one uphill walk that is optional (for Madanga)

Accommodation

comfortable

Ease of Birding

moderate to tough with some tricky species

Number of Species Expected

80 - 90

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

Lev Frid
JT, Indonesia 2022

I was extremely impressed with the organisational skills of all involved in this tour. All the guides Rockjumper and local were highly skilled and completely considerate of the non birding needs of the participants. I would like to say that not having an upset stomach at any point during the tour was a big plus to my enjoyment. There were some safely issues that in such a remote part of the world can only be expected, I was very happy to be part of this exciting tour and not sure that it would be possible to micro manage all the safety issues.

David Erterius
BB, Sulawessi & Halmahera

David Erterius is an excellent birder and a great tour leader. Unfailing enthusiasm while birding, and a great manner during non-birding time. The combination of the birders and the guides made this probably the most enjoyable trip I have been on.

Lev Frid
RL, Indonesia 2019

This was an outstanding trip among many great RJ trips. The guides, Adam and Lev were wondering in their ability to identify and everyone onto the irds and ammals.

Tuomas Seimola
SC & IC - Sulawesi

I am writing to let you know what an amazing trip we had with David Erterius and Tuomas Seimola. They are both outstanding bird guides and a pleasure to travel with.

Richard Lindie
LH & MN, Indonesia 2018

Rich Lindie is a very skilled and enthusiastic guide, and has an outstanding talent for locating birds (during the day and in the dark!). He is also an enjoyable person to be on tour with, and is never short of conversation.

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension III 2023

05 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2023 (6 days)

USD3,895 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Adam Riley

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Tour Leader: Keith Valentine

Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,191 * EUR3,679 * AUD6,035

Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP238 * EUR274 * AUD449

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension I 2023

04 Nov 2023 - 09 Nov 2023 (6 days)

USD3,895 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

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Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland

Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,191 * EUR3,679 * AUD6,035

Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP238 * EUR274 * AUD449

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension II 2023

23 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023 (6 days)

USD3,895 - 2 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,191 * EUR3,679 * AUD6,035

Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP238 * EUR274 * AUD449

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension I 2024

03 Nov 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 (6 days)

USD3,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,273 * EUR3,773 * AUD6,190

Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP262 * EUR302 * AUD496

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension II 2024

22 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 (6 days)

USD3,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,273 * EUR3,773 * AUD6,190

Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP262 * EUR302 * AUD496

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension I 2025

02 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025 (6 days)

USD5,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD5,000 * GBP4,096 * EUR4,722 * AUD7,747

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension II 2025

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 (6 days)

USD5,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change* Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD5,000 * GBP4,096 * EUR4,722 * AUD7,747

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