Boa Vista may be famed for its Caribbean-style beaches, but it's also home to an incredible array of fauna. This birdwatching experience shines light on over 20 species of bird that flock to its wetlands to breed. See Egyptian vultures, red-billed strawtail, white womb and many more, all accompanied by a local professional to help you spot the lesser known breeds.
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Boa Vista Birdwatching Experience
Free cancellation
Language: English
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Birdwatching experience
- See Egyptian vultures, white womb and more
- Local expert guide
What to expect
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What's included
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What to remember
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring a hat
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 9 reviews from verified customers
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Service
4.6/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Staff
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Michel Lucas
From United States of America - January 2024Travelled with family
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Great Nature Tour of Boa Vista, wonderful birdwatching, amazing landscapes, unexpected sights and photos : close-up osprey eating a fish ; tropic bird ...
Adrian from Surrey
From United States of America - December 2023Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Best trip we did on Boa Vista. Guide took up to see Kestrels and Ospreys (saw them sea fishing), and then to a freshwater lake which was full of wader ...
Mark
From United Kingdom - March 2023Travelled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
I enjoyed being shown some sights that I would never have found on my own. Strava was an excellent guide and an amiable companion.
Vickyjh
From United Kingdom - February 2023Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The original guide didn’t turn up so our TUI guide Jordan had to find us an alternative guide for later in the day. The guide we did have was excellen ...
Rogerrum
From United States of America - February 2023Travelled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating guide in Pedro. Excellent tour. Only downside was that we couldn't find the White Womb - your translator n ...
John
From United Kingdom - May 2022Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The guide was very knowledgeable. He took us to find all the birds we asked him to. His local knowledge was excellent. Binoculars provided were good q ...
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