Madagascar

The storehouse of dreams … Much of Madagascar’s wildlife is remarkably tame, approachable and visible and as a consequence this tour represents a truly superb natural history experience and photographic opportunity. Of the birds, six entire families are virtually endemic to the Madagascar region: the mesites, ground-rollers, cuckoo-roller, asities, Madagascar warblers and vangas (sic). An…

Uganda

Feel the beat … “Uganda” the very name makes your pulse quicken. This is undoubtedly one of the most birdy places on our planet. Add to that a breathtaking range of mammals including Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Savanna Elephant and host of very neat nocturnal creatures and you have the beginnings of a superlative tour. Then…

Tanzania

The Africa you have dreamed of … Imagine yourself immersed in thrilling, unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells, surrounded by a host of new and exciting birds and mammals – all against a backdrop of one of our planet’s most ancient landscapes. Welcome to Tanzania! It is just not possible to see all of this vast…

Samoa

Relaxed charm … Our final destination on the tour of the South-west Pacific is Samoa. Here we will visit the two main islands, Upolu and Savai’i. On the main island of Upolu we will visit O l e pop u pue National Park where we should be able to find a large proportion the Samoan…

Fijian Islands

Spectacular surprises … Continuing eastwards out into the Pacific we will wing our way to the lovely Fijian Islands. Here we will wander balmy, suns bleached beaches and explore luxuriant forests only a short distance from our delightful hotels. We will visit three islands, Vitie Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu each supporting its own coterie of…

Vanuatu

Highlands and lowlands … Our next port of call will be Vanuatu once known as the New Hebrides. Here in this rarely birded archipelago we will explore two islands, Santo and Efate although the bulk of our birding will be on the large and mountainous of island of Santo the location of the archipleago’s capital…

New Caledonia

A birding paradise … In the mid-80s when David Bishop first visited New Caledonia, the Kagu was critically endangered and seemingly impossible to see. Now, thanks to concerted conservation efforts by the local park authorities, it has staged a remarkable comeback, and with special help we have an excellent chance of seeing this “missing link”…

New Guinea

A birding paradise … Any trip to New Guinea is likely to be remembered as a profound and unforgettable experience. Just think of the most extraordinary birds on our planet – the fabulous Birds of Paradise. Imagine vast untouched primeval forests stretching as far as the eye can see, populated by some of the world’s…

India

Natural and cultural diversity … David Bishop Bird Tours bespoke departures to India offer an incomparably intimate opportunity to explore this remarkable subcontinent in comfort, secure in the knowledge that your trip has been organized and is led by one of the foremost naturalists of the region. India is far too big and diverse to…