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!
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
tropical lowland evergreen & semi-evergreen rainforest, montane forest, woodland, savanna, scrub, coastline
hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands, cooler in the mountains with showers and fog possible
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 14 with 2 Rockjumper leaders
moderate with one uphill walk that is optional (for Madanga)
comfortable
moderate to tough with some tricky species
80 - 90
good
Glen Valentine and Adam Walleyn were superb guides — honestly, they saw birds before they appeared! The local guides were outstanding and the logistics and accommodations were exceptional given our locations.
"It was a wonderful adventure, fulfilling all the promises in your advertising. Adam is amazing. His knowledge of Indonesian birds and their vocalizations is phenomenal. He was extremely patient, waiting for endemics and other special birds to become visible and making sure that we could all see each and every one. Not only that, Adam was also an excellent travel companion."
Glen and Keith Valentine worked seamlessly together to make this one of the best Rockjumper trips! The logistics went well, local guides were great, and the boat was quite comfortable and offered good food and variety. Best of all, the birds were plentiful and everyone got lifers galore. The bros Valentine did everything possible to be sure that everyone got onto the birds and they worked tirelessly doing so. I would travel with either or both of them anywhere, thanks guys!
I have been on birding trips for many years, but this is the first time with Rockjumper. The trip was easily the best birding trip I have ever been on. In particular, both David and Glen made life so easy and their birding knowledge was remarkable. Other members of the group were very easy to get on with. The birding was quite remarkable and it is difficult to pick out a highlight from the Birds of Paradise, the Chinese Crested Tern or the Madanga. There is no doubt that I will travel with Rockjumper again.
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.
05 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2023 (6 days)
USD3,895 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Adam Riley
Tour Leader: Keith Valentine
04 Nov 2023 - 09 Nov 2023 (6 days)
USD3,895 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,224 * EUR3,715 * AUD6,170
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP240 * EUR277 * AUD459
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2023
23 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023 (6 days)
USD3,895 - 2 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,895 * GBP3,224 * EUR3,715 * AUD6,170
Single Supplement: USD290 * GBP240 * EUR277 * AUD459
Can be linked with: Indonesia - Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise II 2023
03 Nov 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 (6 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
22 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 (6 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
02 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025 (6 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
21 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 (6 days)
USD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
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