Mozambique in Summer Africa Birding Ecotours

14-day Mozambique in Summer

birding spectacular

The strange Chestnut-fronted Helmet-shrike (Maans Booysen)

Birding Mozambique in summer can be adventurous if it has rained a lot, but could yield African Pitta and other incredibly exciting species. Mozambique is a fabulous birding destination hosting many species not found elsewhere in southern Africa. Ravaged by a messy civil war that lasted 15 years, it is once again open for birding with infrastructure that has improved dramatically over the last few years. Central Mozambique, which we will be focusing on, has large tracts of lowland forest and miombo woodland that is constantly under threat from timber companies as well as from illegal slash and burn. The area is nonetheless home to some very special birds with restricted ranges. Olive-headed Weaver is now found only in the Panda area near Inhambanne, Green-headed Oriole is only found on Mt. Gorongoza and Crab Plover is best searched for at Ponta da Barra.

Southern Banded Snake Eagle (Martin Benadie)

The picture is completed by pristine grassland, untouched dambos and unspoilt beaches. The mountains at Tsetserra and Gorongoza are breathtaking and beckon you to stay longer. Elusive species such as African Pitta are regularly recorded in the Zambezi Coutadas (hunting concessions) in summer and big game is on the rebound in the once famous Gorongoza National Park which is now being managed by the American Carr Foundation.This is a trip for fabulous birds as well as other wildlife. Several species, such as Mascarene Martin are only seen in winter, while good numbers of intra-African and Eurasian migrants arrive are present only in the summer.

Target Birds:
AFRICAN PITTA, Green-headed Oriole, Olive-headed Weaver, Crab Plover, Mangrove Kingfisher, Locust Finch, Chestnut-fronted Helmet-Shrike, East Coast Akalat, White-chested Alethe, Plain-backed Sunbird, Mascarene Martin, Chirinda Apalis, African Broadbill, Black-headed Apalis, White-tailed Crested Flycatcher, Blue Quail, Swynnerton's Robin, Neergaard's Sunbird, Lesser Seedcracker, Pale Batis, Red-faced Crimsonwing and stacks more.

Target Mammals:
Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Suni, Samango Monkey, Red Squirrel and Thick-tailed Bushbaby

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Full itinerary

Trip Report: 19 – Day South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe Birding Tour, January 2011

Itinerary:

Duration: 14 days

Limit: 4-12

Date: By request

Start: Johannesburg, South Africa

End: Johannesburg, South Africa

Price:

we arrange budget and mid-level prices: please ask

Price_Includes:

Meals

Accommodation

Entrance fees

Guiding fees & local guide

All transport while on tour

Price_Excludes:

International flights

Personal Insurance

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Laundry Service

Personal expenses such as gifts