01 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 (12 days)
EUR6,895 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Tour price (Per person): EUR6,895 * USD7,165 * GBP5,714 * AUD11,505
Single Supplement: EUR1,500 * USD1,559 * GBP1,243 * AUD2,503
Flight costs: EUR970 * USD1,008 * GBP804 * AUD1,618
Can be linked with: Comoros & Mayotte 2025
05 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 (12 days)
EUR7,200 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
We begin our journey on the granitic formation of the Seychelles, which are often thought of as the most beautiful islands in the world. Here we will explore several of the isles to observe some of the planet’s rarest birds, as well as some of the world’s greatest tropical seabird colonies. The fabulous coal-black Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher, Seychelles Scops Owl, Seychelles Magpie-Robin and Seychelles Blue Pigeon are included in this bounty. Nesting seabird colonies showcase hundreds of thousands of Sooty Terns, lesser numbers of Bridled and White Terns, Wedge-tailed and Tropical Shearwaters, Great and Lesser Frigatebirds, Brown and Lesser Noddies and more than 20,000 White-tailed Tropicbirds!
Island wildlife is generally susceptible to extinction and the islands of this area are no exception, with birds like the proverbial and rather unfortunate Dodo serving as stark reminders of humankind’s heavy hand in these sensitive environments. During the opening days of our explorations in Mauritius, we target Mauritius Kestrel, Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet, all recently snatched back from the jaws of extinction. Highlights include a visit to the dramatic Black River Gorges National Park, and an overnight visit to the far-flung Rodrigues Island for its two endemic landbirds: a warbler and a unique yellow fody.
After the splendours of Mauritius, we visit the French-governed Réunion, a rugged volcanic island, rich in land endemics and well-endowed with a range of special seabirds. We will search the tropical waters here for Barau’s Petrel and, whilst ambling forest trails in the footprints of pirates, search for Réunion Cuckooshrike, two endemic white-eyes and Réunion Bulbul.
Our exploration of these tropical islands is a fantastic birding getaway and serves as a perfect companion to our Comoros or Madagascar tours. We welcome you to join us as we island-hop with binoculars in hand in our quest to find the birds of these heavenly Indian Ocean isles.
Seychelles Scops Owl; Seychelles White-eye; Seychelles Black (Lesser Vasa) Parrot; Seychelles Blue Pigeon; Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher; Seychelles Sunbird; Seychelles Magpie-Robin; Seychelles Warbler; Seychelles Fody Rodrigues Warbler; Rodrigues Fody; Mauritius Kestrel; Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher; Mauritius Olive & Mauritius Grey White-eyes; Mauritius Cuckooshrike; Mauritius Bulbul; Mascarene Swiftlet; Mauritius Fody; Reunion Grey & Reunion Olive White-eyes; Reunion Cuckooshrike; Reunion Bulbul; Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher; Reunion Stonechat; Reunion Harrier. Malagasy Turtle Dove; White-tailed & Red-tailed Tropicbirds; Fairy, Roseate, Bridled & Sooty Terns; Lesser & Brown Noddies; Great & Lesser Frigatebirds; Crab Plover; Persian & Wedge-tailed Shearwaters; Masked & Red-footed Boobys; Trinidade & Barau's Petrels.
Seychelles & Rodrigues Flying Foxes
Tropical islands, rainforest, mudflats, wetlands, agricultural scrub, secondary forest
Tropical, most days at lower altitudes will be hot, humid and sunny with the odd rain shower. Higher altitudes are cool to warm. It may be humid at times.
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Undemanding. Suitable for most birding interest levels and mobility capabilities. Mostly short walks on flat ground, a few moderate trails that can be slippery after rain. La Roche Ecrite trail is moderate to hard.
Comfortable to very comfortable
Most species provide good visuals in open conditions. Some rare / low density species that may require repeat efforts.
exquisite food, Cousin, La Digue & Aride Islands, Ornate Day Gecko, Aldabran Giant Tortoises, Round Island Day Gecko
Good. No dedicated hides.
It was a great trip, especially in the islands, with the very best guides possible.
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