Quest For The Picathartes

The focus of this tour is to see the white-necked picathartes and we will be one of the first groups to stay within walking distance of a picathartes nesting site.

With 12 of the 15 West African Upper Guinea endemic species, Ghana is a fantastic destination for birding and nature enthusiasts. We begin in Kakum National Park with canopy birding in Upper Guinea rainforest before camping in the evergreen rainforest of Ankasa Reserve, which protects many rare species. Next we stay in a camp near a picarthartes nest site and have two opportunities to see this near-mythical species. We end the trip with visits to further key wildlife sites.

Typical itinerary

The full itinerary detail is available on our website.

1. Day 1: Fly to Accra, transfer to hotel
2. Day 2: Winniba Lagoon
3. Day 3: Kakum National Park
4. Day 4: Birding in Antwikwaa & Kakum National Park
5. Day 5: Kakum National Park & Ankasa Reserve
6. Day 6: Ankasa Reserve
7. Day 7: Ankasa Reserve & Brenu Akyenim
8. Day 8: Abrafo Forest & Picathartes nesting site
9. Day 9: Birding Picathartes Forest & Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary
10. Day 10: Birding Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary
11. Day 11: Birding Shai Hills Reserve & Sakumono Lagoon
12. Day 12: Arrive UK

Please note: Contact us for extension options to Mole National Park.

• Available^*: Feb
• Group size: 10
• Price including flights from/to UK: From £2,945 pp
• Price excluding international flights: From £2,545 pp
• Included in the price/package:
  • Services of an expert leader
  • Transfers
  • Accommdation
  • All meals
  • Guided activities
• Activities available:
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Nature drive

Departures

This is a group trip with fixed departure dates. Please refer to our website for further information.