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Tunisia - Winter Sun Birding
Tour Code: TUN02A 5-day wildlife holiday to the deserts and wetlands of southern Tunisia, in search of the wintering birds and special mammals of the region.
£2,295
£1,995
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Summary
From the great sand dunes of the Sahara, to wetlands, woodlands and savannah areas, Tunisia's diverse habitats are carefully protected by a well-managed system of national parks. On this 5-day break, escaping the bleakest of British months, we'll search spectacular scenery for their special desert, mountain and coastal wildlife.
After arriving in Tunisia on a direct evening flight from Luton (direct Manchester option also available for some departures) we will overnight on Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, known for its Mediterranean beaches and picturesque whitewashed houses. The following morning, we set off for two nights birding the deserts and mountain bases for such special species as Desert Warbler, Desert Lark, Bar-tailed Lark, Tristram’s Warbler, Marmora’s Warbler, Houbara Bastard, House Bunting and numerous other bird species, plus Scimitar-horned Oryx, Dorcas Gazelle and other mammals. A visit to Ksar Ghilane Oasis during this part of the trip will be a highlight. We conclude the holiday back in Djerba for one night, with the best part of the final day also available to us for exploring the coastal areas of the Gulf of Gabes for its wintering flocks.
- Cream-coloured Courser, Bar-tailed Lark, Thick-billed Lark, Desert Warbler and a plethora more
- Scimitar-horned Oryx, Dorcas Gazelle and Barbary Sheep, plus a chance for African Golden Wolf, Rüppell’s Fox and other mammals
- Tidal coasts and wetlands host big flocks of wintering waterbirds: waders, flamingoes, egrets and herons, grebes, cranes, gulls and terns
- Led by an expert Naturetrek tour leader alongside a local guide
- Direct flight from London Luton (plus Manchester for some departures) to Tunisia's south-east
Grading
The tour is enjoyed at a gentle pace, and over relatively short distances, as we search for the birds of Tunisia’s deserts, wetlands and estuaries. Please be aware that the terrain will often be sand or uneven, rocky substrates and therefore unfortunately the holiday is not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
An interesting mix of characterful and comfortable hotels, all with private facilities.
- Food:
All meals included, starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with lunch on Day 5.
Dates & Prices
2025
Tour Leader: Martin Pitt
Martin has had an interest in wildlife since an early age and, although he worked in development and consultancy across the globe, he has always kept this interest going. He has been leading tours for Naturetrek, both in the UK and overseas, since 2017.
Primarily interested in birds and mammals, his time living in the Middle East (a year in the UAE and 2 years in Israel) gave him a deep love of desert ecosystems. More recently, he has spent an increasing amount of time focused on butterflies and dragonflies. He is the author of the ‘Crossbill Nature Guide to Southern Morocco’ and as of 2023 he is also the Bird Recorder for Hampshire.
Martin has led a number of tours, including day trips and weekends in Hampshire and the adjacent areas, as well as tours overseas including Austria, Ethiopia, France, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Spain and Uzbekistan.
2026
Tour Leader: Martin Pitt
Martin has had an interest in wildlife since an early age and, although he worked in development and consultancy across the globe, he has always kept this interest going. He has been leading tours for Naturetrek, both in the UK and overseas, since 2017.
Primarily interested in birds and mammals, his time living in the Middle East (a year in the UAE and 2 years in Israel) gave him a deep love of desert ecosystems. More recently, he has spent an increasing amount of time focused on butterflies and dragonflies. He is the author of the ‘Crossbill Nature Guide to Southern Morocco’ and as of 2023 he is also the Bird Recorder for Hampshire.
Martin has led a number of tours, including day trips and weekends in Hampshire and the adjacent areas, as well as tours overseas including Austria, Ethiopia, France, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Spain and Uzbekistan.
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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