Timor and Rote Birding Tours 10D/9N
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Timor and Rote Islands like never before with our exclusive birding tours. Take part in the captivating Kupang birding tour, where you can explore vibrant regions such as Camplong and Bipolo. Marvel at the unique avian species in Oelnasi, and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Soe and the stunning Mutis area. Each location is a treasure trove of endemic birds, allowing birdwatchers to glimpse these remarkable creatures in their natural habitats. Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply a lover of nature, our tours are designed to provide unforgettable moments amidst the rich biodiversity these picturesque islands offer. Join us on this extraordinary adventure that celebrates the remarkable avifauna and landscapes of Timor and Rote Islands!
About Timor Birding tour & Rote Birding tour:
Birding Bipolo Forest, in search of Yellow-crested Cockatoo, the increasingly scarce Olive-shouldered Parrot, the gorgeous Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher, the equally stunning Orange-banded Thrush, Timor Blue-Flycatcher, and the fascinating Timor Stubtail. This area simply abounds with birds, including Black-backed Fruit-Dove, Slaty Cuckoo-Dove, Fawn-breasted Whistler, White-shouldered Triller, Streak-breasted and Yellow-eared Honeyeaters, Timor Friarbird, Timor (Olive-brown) Oriole, Timor (Green) Figbird, Greater Wallacean Drongo, Flame-breasted Sunbird, Thick-billed Flowerpecker (the distinctive subspecies here might be a future split), Red-chested Flowerpecker, and Ashy-bellied White-eye.
In the nearby rice paddies, or sawah, there is more excellent birding, and our efforts here could yield Lesser Coucal, Barred Buttonquail, Tree Martin, Golden-headed Cisticola, Black-faced Munia, Nutmeg Mannikin, and the highly sought-after Five-colored Munia and Timor Sparrow. Other possibilities at the neighboring shrimp farms include White-faced Heron, White-headed Stilt, Red-capped Plover, Red-necked Stint, Sharp-tailed and Curlew Sandpipers, and Australian Gull-billed Tern.
Birding Camplong Forest in west of Kupang, Keys Species: Marigold Lorikeet, Timor Bushchat, Plain Gerygone, Black-breasted Myzomela, Timor Leaf-Warbler, and Northern Fantail. Small flocks of the babbler-like Timor (Spot-breasted) Dark-eye move through the midstorey, and we’ll make a particular effort for the unusual, but often infuriating, endemic Buff-banded Bushbird with its distinctive loud call. In the evening we’ll look for the endemic Streaked (Timor) Boobook.
Birding Oelnasi Forest Chance for Timor Black Pigeon and Bar-necked Cuckoo-Dove, Black-banded Flycatcher, Timor Sparrow, Black-banded Fruit-Dove, and Timor Bushchat.
Birding Gunung Mutis highlnad of Timor try for Metallic Pigeon, the rare Timor and Pink-headed Imperial-Pigeons, Olive-headed Lorikeet and the rather difficult Iris Lorikeet, Tricolored Parrotfinch, and the very distinctive form of Pygmy Wren-Babbler, which is surely an endemic species. We may also encounter Red Junglefowl (introduced here), Oriental Pipit, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher, Pied Bushchat, and Long-tailed Shrike.
Birding Rote Island, Keys Species: Rote Leaf Warbler, Rote Myzomela and Rote Boobook, Black Cuckoo-Dove and Jonquil Parrot.
Timor Birding tour and Rote Birding tour 10D/9N
⏰ Duration : 10D / 9N
🚐 Transportation : Private Car
🏕️ Accommodation : Hotel
🛥️ Fast Ferry : Rote Island
📌 Start/end : Airport
The Birding Trip :
✅ Day 1 : Airport Kupang – Camplong - Bipolo - Kupang Aston Hotel
Pick up from Kupang Airport and Directly Birding tour to Camplong adn Bipolo
Possible Target Species: Brown Quail, Timor Coucal, Timor Figbird,Olive-brown Oriole (Timor Oriole), Australian Pratincole, Pacific Baza, Timor Boobook, Cinnamon Banded Kingfisher, Rainbow Bee-eater, Rainbow Lorikeet, Timor Myzomela (Black-breasted Myzomela), Timor Meliphaga, Fawn-breasted Whistler, Wallacean Cuckooshrike, Black-faced Cuckooshrike, Wallacean Cicadabird, Timor Fantail, Timor Stubtail, Short-tailed Starling, Orange-banded Trush, Timor Warbling-Flycather, Zebra Finch, Black-faced Munia, Pale-headed Munia, Timor Sparrow, Indonesian Kestrel, Red-cheeked Parrot.
✅ Day 2 : Kupang - Camplong - Oelnasi - Soe Hotel Bahagia 2
Possible Target Species: Timor Cuckoo Dove, Black Cuckoo Dove, Black Back fruit Dove, Pink-headed Imperial Pigeon, Jonquil Parrot, Island Monarch, Timor Heleya, Ashy-bellied White-eye, Timor Leaf Wabler, Black-banded Flycatcher, Timor Bushchat, Red-chested Flowerpecker, Flame-breasted Sunbird, Tricoloured Parrotfinch, Timor Thickbird.
✅ Day 3 -5: Soe - Mutis
Possible Target Species: Metallic Pigeon, Timor Cuckoo-dove, Black Cuckoo-dove, Timor Imperial Pigeon, Olive-headed Lorikeet, Iris Lorikeet, Jonquil Parrot, Yellow-eared Honeyeater, Timor Myzomela, Timor Lear Warbler, Timor Warbling-Flycatcher, Tricoloured Parrot finch, Mount Mutis Parrotfinch.
target species including the difficult Timor Imperial Pigeon
✅Day 6 : Soe - Kupang Aston Hotel
After breakfast, Drive back to Kupang and Stop over again Oelnasi, Camplong, Bipolo with opportunistic birding.
Overnight: Hotel Aston Kupang
✅Day 7 : Kupang - Rote Island
After breakfast, transfer to the harbour for fast ferry to Rote Island, After arrival at the island, we will have lunch and afternoon visit to Pantai Baru forest birding.
Overnight: Hotel New Ricky Rote, Possible Target Species: Rote Myzomela, Rote Leaf Warbler, Rote Fantail, Rote Boobook.
✅Day 8 : Birding Rote Island
After breakfast, visit Landu Leko forest to look for target species. There will be some species similar to main island in Timor, so we will have an opportunity to look for them in Rote. It is possible to see some Australian transmigration bird too.
Overnight: Hotel New Ricky Rote
Possible Target Species: Timor Black Pigeon, Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove, Timor Stubtail, Orange-banded Thrush, Olive-shouldered Parrot, Pink-headed Imperial Pigeon, Timor Friarbird, Australian Pelican, Red-capped Plover, Rote Myzomela, Rote Fantail, Rote Leaf Warbler, Rote Boobook
✅Day 9 : Rote – Kupang Timor
After breakfast, we will cover some missing species around the hotel and then return to Kupang in a fast ferry, Continue to Tilong for more birding.
Overnight: Hotel Neo Aston Kupang
✅Day 10 : Kupang - Airport end trip
Hotel drop you off at the airport.
🗺️Price of Tour :
: Usd 2,500 / pax
🛒The trip includes:
Transportation Private Car along the trip, Accommodation. Entry permit, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Meal ( B, L, D ), Mineral water, Snack, Hotel, and Local guide and Fast ferry return from/to Rote Island.
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