Spring Birding in Kuwait

Tour Code: KUW02

A 10-day holiday to Kuwait to enjoy what is considered some of the Western Palaearctic's most exciting spring birding.

10 days from
£3,995
Land only price from
£3,295
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Located at the crossroads of three continents – Asia, Europe, and Africa – Kuwait serves as a crucial stopover along migratory flyways, where millions of birds pass through on their journey to breeding grounds further north. From March to May, the country’s diverse habitats, including wetlands, deserts, and coastal areas, become vital rest-stops for a wide variety of migratory species. Kuwait’s coastal areas, especially, provide prime habitat for shorebirds, waterfowl, and waders, while overhead, the raptor passage can be impressive. Migrant passerines can be found in any pocket of habitat and will include many sought-after Western Palaearctic species. Such species as Crab-plover, Socotra Cormorant and Basra Reed Warbler are among the many birds observed during this season. For anyone interested in birdwatching or bird photography, spring in Kuwait is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the vibrant avian-life at home or passing through this vital region.

  • Superb, simple, single-centre birding holiday
  • Spring birding in the most south-easterly location in the Western Palaearctic with the potential to find national rarities
  • Pelagic in the Persian Gulf in search of Socotra Cormorant, Bridled and White-cheeked Terns
  • Afghan Babbler, Menetries's Warbler, Hume's Leaf Warbler & Asian Desert Warbler all possible
  • Led by the country's top ornithologist
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Outbound flights
Day 2
Arrive Kuwait
Day 3
Al Shaheed Park; KISR West
Day 4
Abu Al Hassaniya; Fintas Park; Ras Julaia; Al Nuwaiseeb
Day 5
Jahra Pools Reserve
Day 6
Abdali Farms; Liah Reserve; Kabd Reserve
Day 7
Abraq Al Habari; Al-Shallal Farm
Day 8
Jahra East Outfall; Jal Al Zor
Day 9
Pelagic Boat Trip; Fahaheel Park; Zour Village
Day 10
Inbound flights
What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    A comfortable tourist hotel with private facilities throughout, chosen for its proximity to key birdwatching sites.

  • Food:

    All meals starting with breakfast on Day 2 and ending with dinner on Day 9.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Sat 5th Apr – Mon 14th Apr SPACES £3,995
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Flights:
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£3,295
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£365
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan
AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan

Tour Leader: AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan

AbdulRahman Al-Sirhan Alenezi is a vastly experienced Kuwaiti birdwatcher. He holds the positions of Chairman of the Kuwait Ornithological Rarities Committee (KORC), a council member of the Ornithological Society of The Middle East, The Caucasus, And Central Asia, and co-author of 'Birds of the Middle East (Helm Wildlife Guides)'.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

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