Birdwatching in Guinea Bissau. Flying to a paradise for birds, the Bijag\u00f3s islands.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.orangohotel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1745opt.jpg\")
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Duration:<\/strong> 10 days \/ 9 nights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Type of holiday:<\/strong> Nature, Ecotourism and Culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Accommodation:<\/strong> Orango Parque Hotel, hotel Dunia\/Royal\/Ceiba in Bissau, Lodge Chez Claude in Jo\u00e3o Vieira and hotel Bellavista in Buba.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Meals:<\/strong> Full board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Means of transportation:<\/strong> Boat, 4×4 and minibus\/car.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Local professional guide:<\/strong> Spanish, English and Portuguese. Experienced in recent years guiding birders and researchers on field trips in Guinea Bissau. In-depth knowledge of the birds of Guinea Bissau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>HOLIDAY FEATURES<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Take this birdwatching trip around Guinea-Bissau and immerse yourself in an incredible environment where more than 500 bird species have currently been catalogued.
\nWe’ll visit the country’s most important ornithological areas, catalogued by Wetlands International as IBAs (Important Bird Areas)<\/strong>. Most of these are located in protected zones where you’ll also get the chance to observe other great fauna of the African continent, such as numerous species of ape including chimpanzees, the saltwater hippopotamus and the harnessed bushbuck. The region of Biombo<\/strong> has one of these IBAs, called the “Rio Mans\u00f4a and G\u00eaba Estuary”. Here you can see numerous forest birds as well as those associated with freshwater wetlands. Another important region are the Bissagos or Bijag\u00f3s Islands<\/strong>, declared a Biosphere Reserve, which hold two national parks: the Orango National Park and the Joao Vieira-Poil\u00e3o Marine National Park. This area has been classified as an IBA known as the “Arquip\u00e9lago dos Bijag\u00f3s”. The variety of habitats ensures great ornithological diversity with both savannah and forest birds, as well as being the second most important over-wintering site for mudflat birds and Laridae in the whole Palaearctic region after Banc D’Arguin in Mauritania. It has been estimated that a million birds spend the European winter in this archipelago.
\nIn addition, on the mainland we’ll travel south to the Lagoas de Cufada Natural Park<\/strong>, also catalogued as an IBA under the same name. This is the most diverse area in Guinea-Bissau with extensive forests and the country’s largest freshwater lagoon.<\/p>\nTo complete the experience, we’ll also visit the village of Eticoga and the tomb of Queen Okinka-Pampa, where we’ll be able to get to know the local Bijag\u00f3 culture.
\nAnd don’t forget that, on this trip, you’ll be surrounded by incredible landscapes and nature in its purest state, guaranteeing one of the best possible experiences for bird fans.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PRICES PER PERSON (in euros)<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nM\u00cdN\/MAX GROUP: 6\/12 TRAVELLERS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nPrice per person twin room (9\u201012 people)<\/td>\n 1.995\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSingle room supplement<\/td>\n 250\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nGroup supplement 6-8 people (both inclusive)<\/td>\n 100\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSupplement Premium Orango Parque Hotel<\/td>\n 70\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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CHARACTERISTICS<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Duration:<\/strong> 10 days \/ 9 nights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nType of holiday:<\/strong> Nature, Ecotourism and Culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nAccommodation:<\/strong> Orango Parque Hotel, hotel Dunia\/Royal\/Ceiba in Bissau, Lodge Chez Claude in Jo\u00e3o Vieira and hotel Bellavista in Buba.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nMeals:<\/strong> Full board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nMeans of transportation:<\/strong> Boat, 4×4 and minibus\/car.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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\nLocal professional guide:<\/strong> Spanish, English and Portuguese. Experienced in recent years guiding birders and researchers on field trips in Guinea Bissau. In-depth knowledge of the birds of Guinea Bissau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>HOLIDAY FEATURES<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Take this birdwatching trip around Guinea-Bissau and immerse yourself in an incredible environment where more than 500 bird species have currently been catalogued.
\nWe’ll visit the country’s most important ornithological areas, catalogued by Wetlands International as IBAs (Important Bird Areas)<\/strong>. Most of these are located in protected zones where you’ll also get the chance to observe other great fauna of the African continent, such as numerous species of ape including chimpanzees, the saltwater hippopotamus and the harnessed bushbuck. The region of Biombo<\/strong> has one of these IBAs, called the “Rio Mans\u00f4a and G\u00eaba Estuary”. Here you can see numerous forest birds as well as those associated with freshwater wetlands. Another important region are the Bissagos or Bijag\u00f3s Islands<\/strong>, declared a Biosphere Reserve, which hold two national parks: the Orango National Park and the Joao Vieira-Poil\u00e3o Marine National Park. This area has been classified as an IBA known as the “Arquip\u00e9lago dos Bijag\u00f3s”. The variety of habitats ensures great ornithological diversity with both savannah and forest birds, as well as being the second most important over-wintering site for mudflat birds and Laridae in the whole Palaearctic region after Banc D’Arguin in Mauritania. It has been estimated that a million birds spend the European winter in this archipelago.
\nIn addition, on the mainland we’ll travel south to the Lagoas de Cufada Natural Park<\/strong>, also catalogued as an IBA under the same name. This is the most diverse area in Guinea-Bissau with extensive forests and the country’s largest freshwater lagoon.<\/p>\nTo complete the experience, we’ll also visit the village of Eticoga and the tomb of Queen Okinka-Pampa, where we’ll be able to get to know the local Bijag\u00f3 culture.
\nAnd don’t forget that, on this trip, you’ll be surrounded by incredible landscapes and nature in its purest state, guaranteeing one of the best possible experiences for bird fans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PRICES PER PERSON (in euros)<\/span><\/h3><\/span>
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\n \nM\u00cdN\/MAX GROUP: 6\/12 TRAVELLERS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Price per person twin room (9\u201012 people)<\/td>\n 1.995\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Single room supplement<\/td>\n 250\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Group supplement 6-8 people (both inclusive)<\/td>\n 100\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Supplement Premium Orango Parque Hotel<\/td>\n 70\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n - <\/i><\/span>