Tunisia - Winter Sun Birding

Summary

From the great sand dunes of the Sahara, to wetlands, woodlands and savannah areas, Tunisia's diverse habitats are carefully protected by a well-managed system of national parks. On this 5-day break, escaping the bleakest of British months, we'll search spectacular scenery for their special desert, mountain and coastal wildlife.

After arriving in Tunisia on a direct evening flight from Luton (direct Manchester option also available for some departures) we will overnight on Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, known for its Mediterranean beaches and picturesque whitewashed houses.  The following morning, we set off for two nights birding the deserts and mountain bases for such special species as Desert Warbler, Desert Lark, Bar-tailed Lark, Tristram’s Warbler, Marmora’s Warbler, Houbara Bastard, House Bunting and numerous other bird species, plus Scimitar-horned Oryx, Dorcas Gazelle and other mammals. A visit to Ksar Ghilane Oasis during this part of the trip will be a highlight. We conclude the holiday back in Djerba for one night, with the best part of the final day also available to us for exploring the coastal areas of the Gulf of Gabes for its wintering flocks.