Central Mozambique and Zimbabwe higlands (summer)
Centred around the iconic Gorongosa Mountain, central Mozambique holds a rich suite of regional specials including Locust FInch, Lesser Seedcracker, African Pitta, Black and White (Vanga) Flycatcher, Black-headed Apalis and East Coast Akalat. Birding habitats are diverse and rich with extensive lowland dry forest, miombo woodland, montane grasslands, coastal wetlands and grassy plains. Coastal estuaries can hold a rich array of migrant waders. This trip also includes a stop over in the eastern highlands of zimbabwe for a bonus of forest and grassland specials.
Tour basics
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Length 15 Days
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Cost ZAR 27,000
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Accomodation - modest to comfortable
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Challenges. Hot and humid in December
Top 10 Birds
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African Pitta (Summer trips only)
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East Coast Akalat
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White-chested Alethe
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Eastern Tiny Greenbul
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Locust Finch
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Swynnerton's Robin
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African Hobby (Summer Trips only)
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Speckle-throated Woodpecker
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Plain-backed Sunbird
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Black and White Shrike-Flycatcher
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Next date 26 Nov- 10 Dec 2020
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2021: 30 Nov - 14 Dec 2021