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Indonesia - Buru Island Extension

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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

Stephan Lorenz
PG, West Papua 2018

Stephan Lorenz was excellent in all respects, he went out of his way to try and find a way for me to continue with the tour and then helped with my arrangements in getting home.

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.

Glen Valentine
JA, Remote West Papua 2017

Expert guiding by Keith and Glen Valentine, aided by fabulous local talent, ensured we saw the maximum number of endemics and other birds and mammals. Perhaps more importantly, these two brothers enjoyed their time together and provided a warm, friendly and caring environment in which we all had a good time with lots of laughs, and looked out for each other to ensure everyone got on the birds and did not falter on a tough hike or challenging car ride.

Glen Valentine
JK - Indonesia: Western Highlights 2019

Glen Valentine our leader really delivered. He was ultra-patient making sure everyone was comfortable and that everyone got on the bird.

Glen Valentine
CM, Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise & Buru Extension 2017

This was a fabulous tour! Living on the Seahorse and going ashore each day to explore, in many cases, remote and under-birded locations was a truly exciting and wonderful experience. In addition, it was a fabulous and memorable experience to have Glen and Keith Valentine as leaders. They teamed seamlessly and ensured that everyone had a wonderful and got on to the birds. Oh, and of course, the sight of at least 4 male Wilson's Birds-of-Paradise displaying to multiple females was the stuff of dreams! Truly spectacular! And the local guides and drivers were all great, not forgetting the Skipper and crew of the Seahorse! The Buru extension for the Madanga and some of the owls was also so memorable, as were the few days in West Papua. All things considered, a truly wonderful and memorable tour!

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension I 2024

16 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 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 * GBP3,215 * EUR3,739 * AUD6,147

Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP257 * EUR300 * AUD492

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension II 2024

16 Nov 2024 - 21 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 * GBP3,215 * EUR3,739 * AUD6,147

Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP257 * EUR300 * AUD492

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension I 2025

02 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025 (6 days)

USD4,295 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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

Tour price (Per person): USD4,295 * GBP3,456 * EUR4,020 * AUD6,609

Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP290 * EUR337 * AUD554

Indonesia - Buru Island Extension II 2025

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 (6 days)

USD4,295 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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

Tour price (Per person): USD4,295 * GBP3,456 * EUR4,020 * AUD6,609

Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP290 * EUR337 * AUD554

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