Bird watching tour in Aswan
3 h
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Itinerary
Pick up with your expert Bird Guide from your departure point and transferred on to a traditional felucca sailboat at the dockside in Aswan. You will set sail across the Nile from the East Bank to the West Bank of the Nile towards Lord Kitchener’s Island. From here, your Guide will start pointing out the locations of where you will see the birdlife ranging from Egrets both adult and chicks, to Parakeets amongst the trees. Whilst passing along the Island, there is beautiful flora and fauna such as Hibiscus, lantana, bougainvillea, poinciana, acacia trees and mimosa all blooming in radiant colours. Sailing up river towards the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, you may be astounded at the sight of many more bird species wading in the waters of the Cataract Islands such as Kingfishers, Malachite Kingfishers, Striated Herons, Little Bitten Herons, Night Herons, along with Little Green Bee Eaters, and Nile Valley Sunbirds. A truly delightful tour for nature lovers. at the end you will Return to the dock in Aswan and transferred to your original pick up point.
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Pick up with your expert Bird Guide from your departure point and transferred on to a traditional felucca sailboat at the dockside in Aswan. You will set sail across the Nile from the East Bank to the West Bank of the Nile towards Lord Kitchener’s Island. From here, your Guide will start pointing out the locations of where you will see the birdlife ranging from Egrets both adult and chicks, to Parakeets amongst the trees. Whilst passing along the Island, there is beautiful flora and fauna such as Hibiscus, lantana, bougainvillea, poinciana, acacia trees and mimosa all blooming in radiant colours. Sailing up river towards the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, you may be astounded at the sight of many more bird species wading in the waters of the Cataract Islands such as Kingfishers, Malachite Kingfishers, Striated Herons, Little Bitten Herons, Night Herons, along with Little Green Bee Eaters, and Nile Valley Sunbirds. A truly delightful tour for nature lovers. at the end you will Return to the dock in Aswan and transferred to your original pick up point.
Included
- English-speaking local Guide
- Bottled water during your trip
- Pick up and return service from your Hotel or Cruise in Aswan
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes & service charge
Not included
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
75%
Tourism
65%
Original
55%
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