Birding Private Guided Tours & Trip Packages

Birding Private Guided Tours & Trips

740 Birding trips. Tours from 194 tour companies. 605 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Namibia Desert & Dune
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6 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Skeleton Coast National Park, Windhoek

Highlights

  • Visit the endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife
  • Enjoy nature drives and walking safaris in this vast landscape
  • See the ostrich, springbok, oryx, spotted and brown hyena, and bat-eared fox
  • Enjoy the Walvis Bay Harbour, old boat wrecks, and spot pelicans, dolphins and seals, and even whales and turtles in season

Themes

Birding, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I just returned from a wet season trip with International Expeditions (IE) to Lima and the Amazon. It was tremendous: 1. The diversity of wildlife is extreme and up close and personal. 2. The vastness of it all approaches infinity. 3. The staff and guides were top drawer professionals. The IE mother ship (Zafiro) is in great condition and very comfortable, clean and welcoming. The staff is friendly, helpful, supportive, knowledgeable. The naturalists/guides are the best. Experts in the wildlife and flora and good-natured and personable. Yes, it is hot and humid, but very bearable. Yes, there are mosquitoes at night, but again very manageable. (We've all experienced much much worse in the US.) In the wet season (50 feet higher water than in dry season) you don't get to walk as much as you do in dry season because terra firma is so much further into the rain forest than you can reach in a boat. But we did get to visit villages and walk in the rain forest. We swam. We went out every morning and afternoon in the skiffs to explore smaller rivers and lakes. Sloths, monkeys, iguana, boa, anaconda, caiman, tarantula, piranha, frogs, toads, and more bird types than you can count. Wow - What a Show!"

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8 Days-Migration Photo Safari
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • A mix of game drives and walking safaris for varied and spectacular game viewing
  • Expert guides with an infinite knowledge of each area,
  • Exclusive accommodation that blends comfort and style with the ultimate wilderness experience

Themes

Birding, Family Friendly, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I booked with Expect in Africa for our honeymoon in Tanzania and had the most amazing experience! Lawrence put together an excellent itinerary for us over 17 days. We started in Stone Town, Zanzibar then flew over to the mainland where we went on safari in Tarangire National Park, Ngorogoro Crater, and the Serengeti, and we also got to see the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. Our safari guide Joseph was amazing and so knowledgable about the areas we went and all the animals! We also did a day hike at Mount Kilimanjaro which was such a cool experience. After that, we went back to Zanzibar and stayed in Nungwi for some relaxation and also did a Zanzibar spice tour. We loved all of the lodges and hotels we stayed at, and everyone we met from Expect in Africa was so friendly. Every part of the trip was so great, and we made so many memories that we'll have for a lifetime. I would definitely recommend Expect in Africa to anyone going to Tanzania!"

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Highlights of Pichincha North West | Birding Tour
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4.5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Quito

Highlights

  • Visit Milpe, It´s a small village in the rain forest, It´s located 17 km to Mindo
  • Experience hike in Mindo Cloud Forest and enjoy looking, tanagers, parrots, toucans and woodpeckers
  • Visit Bellavista Cloud Forest and visit a waterfall
  • Explore Quito

Themes

Birding, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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5 Days Serengeti Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Lake Natron
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy amazing landscapes and larger wildlife population that you have never seen elsewhere.
  • Experience the world phenomenon “The Great Wildebeest Migration” in Serengeti plains.
  • Spotting the African Big 5 & big cats while stay in public campsites where you can feel the wilderness
  • Interact with locals “Masai” when trekking the active volcanic Mountain Ol doinyo Lengai.

Themes

18 - 30's, 50 plus, Birding, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Singles Travel, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We recently traveled through Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We were impressed by the game-packed game drives with Gabriel the tour guide from Lappet Faced Safaris. He knew the parks like the back of his hand, patient and thoughtful letting us enjoy interesting scenes as long as we wanted. Above all he drove the well appointed safari vehicle carefully going through some tricky sections where some rookie drivers got stuck The accommodations organized by Lappet Faced Safaris were above excellent. Just the right level of comfort and great food out there in the wild. I would not think twice about using Lappet Faced Safaris again. Thanks, Francisco"

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3 Days Maasai Mara Safari
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Masai Mara National Park

Highlights

  • Big 5 Wildlife Encounter
  • Wildebeest Migration
  • Mara River Crossing
  • Full Day Game Drives
  • Picnic Bush Lunch

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I booked Samson’s Safaris as a driver for my family’s first and last day in Nairobi. What I got was so much more. A friendly staff, knowledgeable guide, and a sense of safety and security. Kimani, Mike, and Irene were all simply amazing. We booked them for 2 days, but they left us with a lifetime of memories. Thanks guys!"

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4 Days Tanzania Camping Safaris
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Experience an incredible Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti plains (depending on time of traveling)
  • Spot enormous wildlife population including the big cats & the big 5 which are lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant & rhino
  • Enjoy the beautiful landscapes & variety of bird species like ostrich, secretary bird, herons and the migratory birds
  • Interact with locals as you visit the remote Lake Eyasi inhabited by a small group of bushman and Masai village at Ngorongoro highlands
  • Experience the historical Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 meters high walls considered by many as the 8th world wonders

Themes

18 - 30's, 50 plus, Birding, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We recently traveled through Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We were impressed by the game-packed game drives with Gabriel the tour guide from Lappet Faced Safaris. He knew the parks like the back of his hand, patient and thoughtful letting us enjoy interesting scenes as long as we wanted. Above all he drove the well appointed safari vehicle carefully going through some tricky sections where some rookie drivers got stuck The accommodations organized by Lappet Faced Safaris were above excellent. Just the right level of comfort and great food out there in the wild. I would not think twice about using Lappet Faced Safaris again. Thanks, Francisco"

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7 Days Samburu, Olpejeta, Nakuru & Mara
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Nakuru National Park

Highlights

  • Grevy Zebra Spotting
  • Rhino Sanctuary Tour
  • Big 5 Widlife Safari
  • Birding
  • Game Drives

Themes

Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I booked Samson’s Safaris as a driver for my family’s first and last day in Nairobi. What I got was so much more. A friendly staff, knowledgeable guide, and a sense of safety and security. Kimani, Mike, and Irene were all simply amazing. We booked them for 2 days, but they left us with a lifetime of memories. Thanks guys!"

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8 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Murchison Falls & Budongo Forest
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest National Park
  • Have an amazing Birding to Lake Mburo National Park sighting a variety of mammals like, Warthogs, Zebras, Eland, Uganda Kob, Bush buck and many others.
  • Discover Entebbe, Uganda birding tour.
  • Visiting Mabamba Swamp the home of the Shoebill in Uganda.

Themes

50 plus, Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Kagera Safaris arranged an excellent tour for me and my family. We good excellent rates. Will use them any day!"

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Birding Tour Selection Trips

  • Choose a tour that schedules more than one day at each birding site; this gives more chance to see elusive birds but also allows for second -- or third! -- sightings of particular birds, to cement their identity and behavior in your memory.
  • Learn the basics of birding etiquette; for example, if your tour guides use playback remember to remain absolutely silent throughout; take only a quick look through the communal scope before allowing others a turn.
  • Determine what level of birder you are, and choose a trip that fits your style (i.e. do you want to bird from 5am to 8pm without a break? Or do you prefer sleeping in a little longer, or stopping for local fare at lunchtime?).
  • Choose the size of group you'd like to travel with, as larger groups mean more eyes to help spot birds and more folks with whom to bond, but result in more chaos and less personalized attention from the tour leader.
  • Be aware of local customs. Is it polite to bring a small gift to village elders? Is it important to modestly cover ones arms or legs? Can you say "hello" and "thank you" in the local language?
  • Plan to wear (or carry in a small pack) multiple layers of clothing for varying weather, and learn about the ecosystems you'll be visiting (eg., what kinds of insect repellent may be useful?).
  • Don't wear bright colors or noisy clothing, such as nylon jackets or velcro. Make sure you can quietly access your camera without a lot of rustling.

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