This 11 day tour takes you on an exciting journey to parts of Indonesia that lie well off the tourist track. These areas are still rarely visited by bird and wildlife enthusiasts. Here you will search for photograph some exciting and rarely seen birds and animals. Many of these are endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
Start your journey with a search for the huge and amazing Komodo Dragon. Follow it up with a chance to swim with Manta Rays, before returning to mainland Flores. There you to explore the island’s lush highland forests, farmlands and stunning beaches fringed by coastal forest looking for endemic birds and animal. These include nightbirds such as Mee’s Nightjar and Little Sumba Boobook. There will be a chance to trek on Mt Kelimutu and see the famous three-coloured lakes and to look down on the spiderweb rice fields near Cancar.
From Flores you will fly over to Sumba. This island is famous for its textiles and high peaked houses in carefully laid out traditional villages. Most of the islands population are still animists and the forests here contain their own endemic species. This is a journey that takes you well off the beaten track in a largely undiscovered paradise. One which is easily accessible from Australia.
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About the Physical Requirements & Pace:
This is not a strenuous tour and participants need to be of only moderate fitness. You may wish to bring a walking stick. While the majority of birding will be done from the roadside, there will be some walking along some, possibly muddy, forest tracks. This is a tropical area with relatively hot temperatures throughout the year especially in the lowlands. June however is one of the coolest months. Maximum daytime temperatures are around 30°C while the minimum temperatures are around 21°C. This is the also one of the driest months. Though rain is still possible it is more likely to be a shower than a deluge.
About the Accommodation:
Accommodation will vary from western resort style hotels to village homestays complete with mandi bathing arrangements. There will be a chance to experience local cuisine in the best local eateries.
About your Guide:
Scott Baker / Guide
Scott grew up in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and started getting seriously interested in wildlife in his early teens soon becoming heavily involved in environmental projects including the preservation of the Mullum Mullum Linear Park. He was co founder of the Yarran Dheran Junior Field Naturalists Club for which he ran workshops and led guided walks. He has been involved in a number of bush rehabilitation projects and worked a consultant on a number of projects around Melbourne. He is currently chair of the Victorian Ornithological Records Appraisal Committee and moderator on Birdline Victoria.
Scott travels extensively around Australia visiting the major (and not so well known) birding spots regularly. He has also managed a lot of overseas birding particularly in India and Japan but also other areas of S.E Asia and Europe. While he is keen on mammals, reptiles and frogs and really enjoys spotlighting his passion is birds and he particularly loves pelagic and shore birds and the more cryptic bush birds.
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PRICING
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Twin Share Cost (Group size 8):
From AUD$5,670.00 per personIncluded:
accommodation and all meals, transport, expert guiding, entry fees, taxes.Not included:
drinks, personal expenses, tips, pre- and post-tour accommodation/meals.Price based on double or twin-share occupancy. Single occupancy attracts a surcharge.
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Single Supplement:
AUD$490.00Cost for single room throughout the tour.
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Flights:
Indonesian domestic flights Bali to Flores are included in cost.Price costs are an estimate and depend on seat class and availability at time of booking.
KEY SPECIES
2020 DEPARTURES
20th May – 6th June
2021 DEPARTURES
May/June
2022 DEPARTURES
May/June
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