Our Buru Extension explores a beautifully forested island hosting up to 24 avian endemics including the little known Madanga!!! Other quality species include Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Mountain Pigeon, superb Buru Racket-tail, South Moluccan Pitta, Hantu (Buru) Boobook, Moluccan Masked Owl, Black-tipped and White-naped Monarchs, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru White-eye, Buru Honeyeater, Flame-breasted Flowerpecker, Buru Thrush and Tawny-backed Fantail among many others, and if we are very fortunate we may even find a supreme rarity as the reputedly nocturnal Black-lored Parrot!
Endemics: Buru Green Pigeon, Buru Mountain Pigeon, Buru Racket-tail, Black-lored Parrot, Blue-fronted Lorikeet, Buru Dwarf Kingfisher, Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru Golden Bulbul, Black-eared Oriole, Buru Thrush, Black-faced Friarbird, Buru Honeyeater, Black-tipped Monarch, Streak-breasted Jungle Flycatcher, Flame-breasted Flowerpecker, Buru White-eye, Tawny-backed Fantail, Madanga Additional targets: Dusky (Forsten’s) Megapode, Hantu (Buru) Boobook, Moluccan King Parrot, Red Lory, Moluccan Masked Owl, Moluccan Cuckoo, Moluccan Scops Owl, Great-billed Parrot, South Moluccan Pitta, Claret-breasted Fruit Dove, Metallic Pigeon, Chestnut-backed (Buru) Bush Warbler, Island (Buru) Leaf Warbler, Wakolo (Buru) Myzomela, Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher, Moluccan Flycatcher, Pale Cicadabird, Drab Whistler, (Buru) Spangled Drongo, Mountain White-eye & Black-faced Munia
tropical lowland evergreen & semi-evergreen rainforest, montane forest, woodland, savanna, scrub, coastline
hot and humid with tropical showers in the lowlands, cooler in the mountains with showers and fog possible
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 14 with 2 Rockjumper leaders
moderate with one uphill walk that is optional (for Madanga)
comfortable
moderate to tough with some tricky species
80 - 90
good
Glen and Keith Valentine worked seamlessly together to make this one of the best Rockjumper trips! The logistics went well, local guides were great, and the boat was quite comfortable and offered good food and variety. Best of all, the birds were plentiful and everyone got lifers galore. The bros Valentine did everything possible to be sure that everyone got onto the birds and they worked tirelessly doing so. I would travel with either or both of them anywhere, thanks guys!
This [was] my second tour with Glen Valentine and he is the most professional guide I have ever traveled with. It goes without saying (but shouldn't) that he knew every single species on the tour including all their calls. He found birds when I saw nothing and then managed to get all guests onto the birds. This was impressive in itself, however there were many secretive birds that made guiding much harder. We had few problems on the tour, but I don't doubt that he would have handled it without problem. He is to be highly commended for his guiding on this very tiring trip, especially considering he was not well. Paul was also a really great training guide and I thoroughly enjoyed his company.
I was extremely impressed with the organisational skills of all involved in this tour. All the guides Rockjumper and local were highly skilled and completely considerate of the non birding needs of the participants. I would like to say that not having an upset stomach at any point during the tour was a big plus to my enjoyment. There were some safely issues that in such a remote part of the world can only be expected, I was very happy to be part of this exciting tour and not sure that it would be possible to micro manage all the safety issues.
Glen Valentine and Adam Walleyn were superb guides — honestly, they saw birds before they appeared! The local guides were outstanding and the logistics and accommodations were exceptional given our locations.
Expert guiding by Keith and Glen Valentine, aided by fabulous local talent, ensured we saw the maximum number of endemics and other birds and mammals. Perhaps more importantly, these two brothers enjoyed their time together and provided a warm, friendly and caring environment in which we all had a good time with lots of laughs, and looked out for each other to ensure everyone got on the birds and did not falter on a tough hike or challenging car ride.
16 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2024 (6 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,155 * EUR3,678 * AUD5,988
Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP253 * EUR295 * AUD480
16 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2024 (6 days)
USD3,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Paul Varney
Pricing notes : Internal flights between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD3,995 * GBP3,155 * EUR3,678 * AUD5,988
Single Supplement: USD320 * GBP253 * EUR295 * AUD480
02 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025 (6 days)
USD4,295 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Pricing notes : Internal flights or ferry between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD4,295 * GBP3,392 * EUR3,954 * AUD6,437
Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP284 * EUR331 * AUD540
21 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 (6 days)
USD4,295 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Pricing notes : Internal flights or ferry between Ambon & Buru are included in the tour price.
Tour price (Per person): USD4,295 * GBP3,392 * EUR3,954 * AUD6,437
Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP284 * EUR331 * AUD540
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