Tunisia - Orchids, Butterflies & Dragonflies

Tour Code: TUN03

An 11-day holiday in search of the special orchids, butterflies and dragonflies of Tunisia.

11 days from
£3,495
Land only price from
£3,195
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

This unique 11-day holiday provides the rare chance to search for the orchids, butterflies and dragonflies of Tunisia and can be enjoyed back-to-back with our general natural history 'Tunisia' tour for a comprehensive study of this fascinating country's flora & fauna!

Our holiday begins with a 2-night stay in the coastal city of Hammamet, known for its sandy beaches and charming medina. Our excursions from here will target the Cap Bon Peninsula, including Korbus and El Haouaria, to search for such striking orchids as Pink Butterfly Orchid Anacamptis papilionacea subsp. grandiflora and Woodcock Orchid Ophrys scolopax subsp. scolopax plus butterflies including Austaut’s Grayling. The day concludes with local cuisine and hospitality at Hammamet.

Continuing north, we move into the Mogods Mountains, for excursions including Sejnane and Nefza. These areas host the aromatic Bug Orchid Anacamptis coriophora and such dragonflies as Algerian Clubtail. The lush, hilly landscapes of the Khroufa Natural Reserve and the Kroumirie mountains offer a perfect backdrop to discover orchids like Violet Limodore while enjoying the tranquil countryside near Bou Salem.

Heading south, using a flight from Tunis to the island of Djerba, our itinerary transitions to the arid yet striking landscapes of Douz, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara’. Visits to desert pools highlight specialised species such as Desert Bluetail and Desert Darter. A stop at Bouhedma National Park will further our semi-arid species and Tunisia’s ecological range. The cultural richness of Kairouan and El Jem, with its iconic Roman amphitheatre, adds a historical dimension to the itinerary before a final stop at Metbassta Wetlands.

  • An exciting range of habitats covered across Tunisia, from the mountains in the north to the deserts in the south
  • Scarce butterflies such as Moroccan Orange-tip, Plain Tiger & Double-tailed Pasha
  • 36 species of Orchid are found in Tunisia and our itinerary has been crafted together with in-country experts to search for a fine selection of these
  • Led by an expert local naturalist alongside a Naturetrek tour leader
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Tunis, transfer Hammamet
Day 2
Hammamet
Day 3
Nefza
Day 4
Bou Salem
Day 5
Tunis
Day 6
Djerba
Day 7/8
Douz
Day 9
Sfax
Day 10
Hammamet
Day 11
Tunis, inbound flights
Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Mon 14th Apr – Thu 24th Apr SPACES £3,495
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
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.
£3,195
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£425

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Mon 13th Apr – Thu 23rd Apr SPACES £3,795
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
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.
£3,495
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£425
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Martin Pitt
Martin Pitt

Tour Leader: Martin Pitt

Martin has had an interest in wildlife since an early age and, although he worked in development and consultancy across the globe, he has always kept this interest going. He has been leading tours for Naturetrek, both in the UK and overseas, since 2017.

Primarily interested in birds and mammals, his time living in the Middle East (a year in the UAE and 2 years in Israel) gave him a deep love of desert ecosystems. More recently, he has spent an increasing amount of time focused on butterflies and dragonflies. He is the author of the ‘Crossbill Nature Guide to Southern Morocco’ and as of 2023 he is also the Bird Recorder for Hampshire.

Martin has led a number of tours, including day trips and weekends in Hampshire and the adjacent areas, as well as tours overseas including Austria, Ethiopia, France, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Spain and Uzbekistan.

 

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?

Why Naturetrek?

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