Inala’s contributions to help prevent the extinction of Malawi’s national tree, the Mulanje Cedar, have prompted us to craft this fabulous birding and wildlife tour of Malawi. On this tour we include game viewing and birding in Liwonde - the nation’s finest national park, and an excellent place to see herds of Elephant, Lion and other big game, and a range of quality bird species such as Brown-breasted Barbet, Lilian’s Lovebird, Böhm's Bee-eater, Collared Palm-Thrush, and Pel’s Fishing-Owl. We search the highlands for species like Malawi Batis, Livingstone’s Turaco and Malawi’s only endemic bird – Yellow-throated Apalis - and we explore some excellent Miombo woodland, a uniquely African experience with a range of special species including Arnot’s Chat, Stierling’s Woodpecker, Souza’s Shrike, and Boulder Chat. Join us on this wonderful exploration of the natural wonders of the warm heart of Africa!

Madagascar, the world’s 4 largest island, is widely considered the eighth continent, and it’s no wonder: although only ~400 km from the African continent, most of the natural wonders found here occur nowhere else on earth. Millions of years of isolation from the African continent have resulted in Madagascar’s staggering levels of biological endemism, making this a must-see destination for naturalists. Incredibly, over half of the country’s bird species, including four families, are endemic, and all the island’s native terrestrial mammals are found only here. These species are as stunning as they are unique, and on our birding and wildlife tour of this amazing nation we have the chance to see species such as striking Long-tailed Ground-Roller, Sickle-billed and Nuthatch Vangas, White-breasted Mesite, Red-capped Coua, Velvet Asity, the rare Madagascar Fish Eagle, endearing mouse-lemurs, Coquerel’s Sifaka, the cute Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec, and the incredible Indri – arguably the planet’s most striking primate. Add to these highlights, the world’s largest and smallest chameleons, the bizarre plant life of the spiny deserts, baobab species (baobabs originated in Madagascar!), and the exquisite rainforests of the eastern escarpment, and you’ll understand why Madagascar is an essential destination. Our tour is perfectly crafted to give you the ultimate experience in this country of extraordinary natural wonders, join us as we unravel the mysteries of Madagascar!

Kenya is in equatorial East Africa; its savannah is famously depicted in documentaries and movies and the landscape that many people imagine when they think of Africa. However, the terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus at its centre. Most Kenyans live in and around the capital city of Nairobi which is in the highlands at an altitude of 1,700 metres.

This tour is being offered at a great time of year in terms of bird and wildlife viewing (breeding season for many species) and a comfortable climate. We will visit several different habitats, from the lush forests of Mt Kenya to the African Savannah which gives us the opportunity to see an extraordinary number of birds and wildlife. The arrangements have been made to maximise your safety and comfort, using good quality, comfortable accommodation throughout and travelling in open roofed 4X4 Toyota Landcruiser safari vehicles for the best viewing opportunities.
 

Funds will go towards sustainability projects in Kenya and to support the Kenya Women Birders Club

Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe offer some of the best birding and general wildlife viewing in all of Africa.  Starting at the Zambezi River and spectacular Victoria Falls and ending on the Skeleton coast, this new tour covers a range of habitats from miombo woodland in Zimbabwe and lush riparian forest in the Caprivi and Botswana, to dune and red rock landscapes in central Namibia, and the spectacular lagoon at Walvis Bay where the desert meets the Atlantic Ocean.

This tour provides an amazing opportunity to visit three of Africa’s top wildlife and birding destinations and includes excellent birdwatching opportunities, many of the endemic, special and localised species, and fantastic chances of seeing the Big Five and other rare and special mammals. Join Tonia on this fantastic 19 day three country African megatour with option extensions to Okonjima to take nature drives to track pangolins, rhinos, and leopards and/or visit the iconic giant red sand dunes at Sossusvlei.

Uganda is one of the world’s great wildlife destinations. Straddling the equator and with a mix of savanna, rainforest, mountains and wetlands, the country boasts more than 1,000 species of birds. It is a stronghold for the highly sought-after Shoebill and the elusive African Finfoot. The Rwenzori Mountains and Albertine Rift in Uganda’s west are home to Mountain Gorillas as well as numerous rainforest birds. Africa’s Big Five roam the savannas, alongside Maneless Zebra, Nile Bushbuck, Lelwel Hartebeest, Oribi, and Common Eland.

This tour takes us to some of the best locations, including Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Victoria, for unforgettable wildlife experiences. We track White Rhino on foot, trek through forest to spend time in the company of Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee, and travel by wooden boat to search the papyrus swamps for Shoebill.

This tour has been designed to maximise our birding and wildlife viewing opportunities while incorporating visits to spectacularly beautiful locations, meeting and supporting local communities and staying in strategically located accommodation with high ecotourism values. 

This tour has been designed as a ‘best of Tanzania’s wildlife and birds’ and is being offered in the dry season - the best time to see the great migration of wildebeest in northern Tanzania. The tour is centred around the Serengeti where we will spend four nights, but will also include other iconic national parks which are world famous for their wildlife: Tarangire NP (large elephant herds), Mkomazi NP (Black Rhinoceros and African Wild Dog), Lake Maynara NP (tree climbing lions) and Arusha NP (black-and-white Colobus Monkeys). We will also visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world and Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. The arrangements have been made to maximise your safety and comfort, using good quality, comfortable accommodation throughout and travelling in open roofed 4X4 Toyota Landcruiser safari vehicles.

(Funds will go towards sustainability projects in Kenya and Tanzania.)