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Ghana - Rockfowl & Upper Guinea specials (Small Group)

© White-necked Rockfowl by Markus Lilje
Ghana - Rockfowl & Upper Guinea specials (Small Group) 2026

06 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026 (15 days)

USD7,200 - 4 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD7,200 * GBP5,696 * EUR6,876 * AUD11,324

Ghana is a West African destination like no other: it is a politically stable, English-speaking nation that is acknowledged as the friendliest country in the region. It is also one of the safest countries in which the Upper Guinea forest block, an internationally recognised Endemic Bird Area, can be accessed, and our birding tour of Ghana allows for a thorough exploration of the most exciting West African birding habitats. From Guinea savanna to lush rainforest, we will see much of what Ghana has to offer, promising a truly impressive bird tally and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Our days in this wonderful country will be spent ambling forested trails or scanning for canopy species from a fabulous walkway and exploring vast tracts of deciduous Guinea Savanna woodlands. Typical African families such as turacos, barbets, sunbirds, bee-eaters, hornbills, weavers and greenbuls are particularly well represented, yielding a colourful and interesting bounty of species. Ghana is also an excellent destination to encounter some of Africa’s trickier or iconic bird families such as Egyptian Plover, crombecs, African broadbills, Hyliotas, Wattle-eyes, Hylias, Wood Hoopoes and Hamerkop. Furthermore, we have the chance to see one of Africa’s most highly sought-after birds – the fabled White-necked Rockfowl that is placed in the truly unique Rockfowl/Picathartes family!

Top Birds

White-necked Rockfowl; Egyptian Plover; Violet & Guinea Turacos; Blue Cuckooshrike; Red-billed Helmetshrike; Tit Hylia; Four-banded Sandgrouse; Fraser's Eagle-Owl; Pel's Fishing Owl; Standard-winged Nightjar; Yellow-footed Honeyguide; Oriole Warbler; Black & Red-throated Bee-eaters; Bearded Barbet; Blue-breasted Kingfisher; Red-billed Helmetshrike; Black Dwarf Hornbill; Congo Serpent Eagle; Long-tailed Hawk; African Piculet; Puvel’s Illadopsis; Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat; Red-cheeked Wattle-eye; Chestnut-and-black Weaver.

Top Mammals

African Elephant; King & Olive Colobus; Patas Monkey; West African Potto; Pel’s Anomalure; forest duikers

Habitats Covered

lowland rainforest, broad-leaved woodlands, wetlands, Sahelian savanna

Expected Climate

hot conditions; dry in the north and humid in the south

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Birding can be challenging in the southern lowland forests as well as slow & low-density in the broad-leaved woodlands. Some long travel days, low food diversity, high heat & humidity. Some accommodations are fairly simple. Trail to Rockfowl site has one short but fairly steep section.

Accommodation

Variable. Very comfortable to simple but adequate

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Primarily forest birding with several low-density species. Bird density & diversity is high at the forest-edge, of which many species will be scoped. Savanna, thickets & riparian woodland is

Number of Species Expected

420+

Other Attractions

Kakum canopy walkway, Cape Coast Slave Castle, Larabanga mosque, Mole National Park

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile to good. No dedicated hides. Typical forest orientated lighting difficulties & skulking species. Many species show well in binoculars or telescope but can often be a bit distant for good ph

What our clients say about us

André Bernon
CL & RL - Ghana 2019

Andre proved to be an excellent lead guide and was very well supported by Mark. They had a very good knowledge of the birds of Ghana and knew where to look for them and how to locate them. They got on well and provided us with excellent company. We were very pleased with our bird list, with many rare and highly desirable species. The Picathartes was the major reason we went to Ghana and was, for us, the highlight of the trip and the views were superb.

Quinton Paul Josop
GMS, Ghana - Mega Birding Tour I 2025

Paul, our guides was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and knew the birds, even though it was his first time in Ghana. He always made sure we all saw the bird and managed the trip very well. It was a real joy birding with him.

Tuomas Seimola
NB & LL, Ghana 2018

Congratulations to our guides (Tuomas Seimola and Victor) who were simply excellent. Tuomas was always helpful and smiling. In addition to knowing all of the birds he did a great job of communicating the information.

Mark Beevers
CL & RL - Ghana 2019

Andre proved to be an excellent lead guide and was very well supported by Mark. They had a very good knowledge of the birds of Ghana and knew where to look for them and how to locate them. They got on well and provided us with excellent company. We were very pleased with our bird list, with many rare and highly desirable species. The Picathartes was the major reason we went to Ghana and was, for us, the highlight of the trip and the views were superb.

Quinton Paul Josop
RS, Ghana - Mega Birding Tour I 2025

Paul and our local guide were excellent guides. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the birds and their locations.

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