Sulawesi and Halmahera
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Highlights
- Explore the limestone karst forest at Karaenta
- Explore several areas of the nearby Dumoga-Bone National Park
- Visit the nesting grounds of the unique Maleo
- Explore several areas of the nearby Dumoga-Bone National Park
- Visit the remnant forest patches of Gunung Mahawu in the Minahassa highlands above Manado
- Opportunity to search for some of the most prized species on earth, including Wallace’s Standardwing and Ivory-breasted Pitta
- Visit a roost tree for one of the smallest primates in the world
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Itinerary
International arrivals into Makassar (formally known as Ujung Pandang), the hub of south Sulawesi for an overnight stay.
We leave early this morning to explore the limestone karst forest at Karaenta, searching primarily for Black-ringed White-eye, a very localised endemic. The forest is also home to several other endemics including Sulawesi Dwarf Hornbill, White-necked Myna, Piping Crow...
We shall base ourselves in the lowlands, making daily forays to the higher reaches of the park for some of the really special endemics of Sulawesi.
It is difficult to know where to start to describe the incredible diversity of species that inhabit the national ...
After a final morning in search of any missing species at Lore Lindu we return to Palu in the afternoon, stopping along the way in search of Red-backed Buttonquail, Savanna Nightjar and the scarce Pale-headed Munia. Night in Palu.
Today is predominantly a travel day as we fly first to Makassar before continuing to Manado on the Minahassa peninsula of north Sulawesi. Upon arrival we will drive south-west to the town of Kotamobagu, our base for exploration for the next four nights. Night in Kotamobagu.
We will explore several areas of the nearby Dumoga-Bone National Park, including lowland forest areas on the eastern side of this extensive park. Despite large-scale deforestation around the perimeter of the park the birds continue to hang-on and the list of possibili...
After a final morning seeking out anything we have missed thus far in the Kotamabagu area we will return to Manado in the afternoon for an overnight stay.
We will leave early this morning to visit the remnant forest patches of Gunung Mahawu in the Minahassa highlands above Manado. Here we will be hoping to locate Scaly Kingfisher, perhaps the most elusive of the endemic Sulawesi kingfishers. In the forest here we might ...
Spending five nights on Halmahera will give us the opportunity to search for some of the most prized species on earth, including Wallace’s Standardwing and Ivory-breasted Pitta. We should see both, and will hope to observe the Standardwing at a lek site – a truly magi...
We will bid farewell to this marvellous island as we take the short boat ride back to Ternate for our flight back to Manado. Upon arrival we will transfer to the nearby Tangkoko-Dua Saudara National Park. As we approach the park we may encounter open country endemics ...
The wonderful park of Tangkoko with its forest rising from coastal to submontane, supports a large range of the region’s endemic birds. A highly sought set of endemic kingfishers are likely; Lilac-cheeked, Green-backed and Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher in the forest and o...
This morning we return to Manado to connect with our international flights.
Please note this itinerary is open to change at any time due to continuing changes in internal flight schedules.
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Period before departure and Cancellation Charge:
Over 90 days is Loss of basic deposit paid
57 - 90 days will be 50% of holiday price
56 - 29 days is 100% of holiday price
28 - 1 day will be 100% of holiday price
Day of departure or later is 100% of holiday price
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