Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Pricing notes : Linked Flight cost is for Cairo to Amman sector (one way only)
Tour price (Per person): USD1,895 * GBP1,494 * EUR1,801 * AUD2,969
Single Supplement: USD280 * GBP221 * EUR266 * AUD439
Can be linked with: Egypt - Birds & Antiquities 2026
Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD220 * GBP173 * EUR209 * AUD345
Petra’s amazing and intricately carved, multi-storey temples and buildings became familiar to many people when it was used as a set for one of the films from the Indiana Jones series, as well as for the cover of National Geographic Magazine. And rightfully so; as this is without a doubt, the most 'must-see' site in the entire Middle East!
This marvellous ancient city is set within a 20 000ha National Park and some special birds can also be seen during our short extension here. These include the monotypic Streaked Scrub Warbler, Sooty Falcon, Sand Partridge, Mourning Wheatear, Palestine Sunbird, Rock Sparrow, Sinai Rosefinch, Syrian Serin and Striolated Bunting. In addition, this region is situated within a strong raptor migration route, so we can expect to see good numbers of these passage migrants as they soar overhead
*The 2024 tour to Egypt was cancelled due to the security situation in the greater Middle East area. Bookings for the 2026 tour are now being accepted due to the improved regional security situation, and the lack of any impact to our tour route in Egypt over the preceding years*
Palestine Sunbird; Sinai Rosefinch; Syrian Woodpecker; Fan-tailed Raven; Sooty Falcon; Sand Partridge; Rock Sparrow; Syrian Serin; Striolated Bunting
gardens and fields in Amman and various dry habitats further south
warm and dry conditions with cooler evenings
1 - 10 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.
Moderate to undemanding. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels.
Comfortable to very comfortable.
Mostly easy. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions, some may be distant.
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Rose City of Petra, shopping
Reasonable to good. Lighting can be very bright. Many good to excellent antiquity photographic options. Flash may not be used at antiquity sites.
I was really pleasantly surprised about every aspect of the Oman & UAE tour. Forrest Rowland did an outstanding job in every way and he has a great sense of humour. This tour exceeded my expectations. The pace was just right, accommodations and meals were of high quality, and Forrest did a great job of organizing details and making sure everything ran smoothly. He found the species that were sought and had expert knowledge of where the birds were likely to be found and when was the best time to try for them.
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