Norfolk - Autumn in the Broads

A really enjoyable few days watching wildlife in Norfolk, in a friendly group, and with two very knowledgeable guides who knew the area well and the best places to spot wildlife, and helped us see an impressive list of wildlife - highlights for me were close up views of bitterns, bearded tits, barn owls, cranes and red deer. We all stayed in comfortable accommodation in a guest house on a farm, and for some of the best wildlife viewing were able to drive a few minutes from the guesthouse. Naturetrek were very efficient and helpful, and managed my last minute booking, getting me all the information promptly.  It was a very well organised trip, and everything went very smoothly.

C.A. Cheshire, Oct 22

We went on a three-day birdwatching/wildlife tour in the Norfolk Broads. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed by very generous and friendly hosts into their converted barn with private rooms, a coffee lounge, a dining area, and a bar/meeting area. There was endless tea and coffee/biscuits, the meals were very generous and my partner who is vegan was well catered for. The tour guides met us in the coffee lounge and after introductions we headed out for the evening. We had the most incredible views of owls, cranes, harriers and a variety of other wildlife at sunset, before heading back for an evening meal. The next day we had an optional pre-breakfast walk where there were more cranes and seals. After a generous breakfast we set out for the day where we saw four types of deer, lots of ducks and wader and various other wildlife, On the final day we had a rainy pre-breakfast walk (the only bad weather we saw) followed by (after breakfast) a trip to Great Yarmouth to see waders, a larger seal colony and a real treat - two bitterns. Throughout, our guides were excellent, impeccable in their bird and wildlife knowledge but also clearly passionate for their specialist field, the local area, and in sharing this enthusiasm with others at all levels. There was huge excitement for more common birds as well as for the real rarities. This was a great advert for Naturetrek tours and we wouldn't hesitate to go again.

M.S. Oxfordshire, Oct 22

A weekend trip staying in a converted barn complex, very comfortable and friendly. Out all day bird watching with a very experienced guide. Saw 35 Cranes in fields and flying, quite special, and lots of geese, waders and sea birds. Beautiful scenery especially early am and dusk with misty scenes and pink footed geese calling. Spectacular views of seals on the beach. We have had many holidays using Naturetrek all over the world and have always been very satisfied with the arrangements, booking and guides. Would we use them again definitely yes.

C.E. Essex, Oct 21