With over 755 species of birds, Ghana is an ideal birdwatching destination. Ashanti African Tours use highly experienced tour leaders and guides with expert knowledge of Ghana's birds and their habitats. Our tour leaders have been working and living in and around Ghana's national parks for over 30 years studying and recording Ghana's birds. This local knowledge enhances our guest's chances of a productive and enjoyable birdwatching tour. Ghana covers a variety of habitats from coastal wetland lagoons and saltpans on the Gold Coast, moving inland we find primary Guinea tropical rainforest where the world famous Kakum canopy walkway is found. We arrange early opening of the walkway for a number of mornings during our tours. One of the many highlights of our tour is undoubtedly the visit to a yellow headed picathartes nesting site, getting a glimpse of this remarkable bird is an amazing feeling never forgotten. As we venture inland, we pass through broad leaved Guinea woodland and moving northwards we find sahelian savannah plains. A birdwatching tour of Ghana therefore gives you a thorough coverage of these core West African habitats. These varied habitats make for an extremely impressive quality bird tally, a tally we know will not disappoint!
Images by Sam Woods Ghana Birdwatching tour March 2008
