Bird and Wildlife Holidays in Africa

Africa is made up of many beautiful habitats including wetlands, lagoons, saltpans and woodlands and on a bird watching holiday in Africa you will be guaranteed to view the myriad species of birds that live in these habitats. Observe flamingos, eagles, buzzards, parrots, ostriches and many more against lovely scenery.

If you have had enough of mass tourism then a bird watching holiday in Africa may be just the thing for you.

Responsible travel is a new way of traveling. It's about respecting and benefiting local people and the environment. For example you would be led by a local birder who would have more knowledge about the local culture and way of life than any expat could.

Eco-tourism is also about discovering and immersing yourself in nature; actually feeling it, smelling it and learning about it rather than just watching it. On an African bird watching holiday you would see how local people interact with the birds and other wildlife.

Before you go on a bird watching holiday to Africa buy yourself a guide book for the area to familiarize yourself with the surroundings. A guide book will also tell you about any local traditions that you need to respect. Also, buy a birdwatching guide. This will give you an idea of the types of birds you will expect to see. Learn as much as you can about the birds before you go so you don't need to reference the book to much once you are in Africa and you can spend more time spotting the birds.

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terested in other wildlife then why not combine an African bird watching holiday with a safari and take the opportunity to see some of Africa's other amazing creatures such as lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebra and hippos close up.

Find out more information about an African Bird Watching Holiday at British Bird Lovers.

This article was written by the author of British Bird Lovers

The author is a keen gardener and amateur bird watcher.