Birding Trip at Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park (4D3N)
Explore the rich endemic avifauna of South Sulawesi across the striking karst landscapes of Bantimurung Bulusaraung. From the primary forests of Karaenta Nature Reserve and coastal fishponds of Tambua to the dense jungles of Tonasa, Amarai, and Balocci, observe rare species of kingfishers, hornbills, thrushes, and raptors.
Karaenta Nature Reserve & Tambua Wetland Birds
Arrival in Makassar, followed by morning forest birdwatching in Karaenta and afternoon waterbirding in the Tambua area.
Day 01: Arrival in Makassar
Airport pickup at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar by our local birdwatching team. Transfer to hotel for check-in, equipment preparation, and tour briefing.
- 🛬 Direct airport pickup at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport
- 🚘 Private vehicle transfer to hotel in Makassar
- 📋 Expedition briefing and target species review
Day 02: Makassar – Karaenta – Ramang-Ramang – Tambua
Depart at 05:00 AM to Karaenta Nature Reserve (approx. 1-hour drive). Meet local rangers to track endemic forest species, followed by breakfast on site. Continue to Ramang-Ramang Ecolodge via Leang-Leang for lunch. At 02:30 PM, visit Tambua fishponds for afternoon wetland and waterbird watching.
- 🦜 Karaenta Targets: Black-headed Kingfisher, Dwarf Kingfisher, Red-backed Thrush, Sahul Pitta, Black-ringed White-eye
- 🦆 Tambua Targets: Common Tern, Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail, Black-winged Stilt, Pied Stilt, Striated Heron
- 🏡 Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at Ramang-Ramang Ecolodge
Tonasa & Amarai Forests, Balocci Karst & Departure
Exploring canopy forest birds and raptors around the Balocci karst towers before tour conclusion.
Day 03: Ramang-Ramang – Tonasa – Amarai – Balocci
Depart at 05:00 AM to Tonasa and Amarai Forests to search for endemic hornbills. Breakfast and lunch served in the field. In the afternoon, continue birding around Balocci Karst towers to observe raptors and endemic karst species before returning to the lodge at 06:00 PM.
- 🦅 Tonasa/Amarai Forest Targets: Sulawesi Hornbill, Knobbed Hornbill / Dwarf Hornbill, Piping Crow, Sulawesi Babbler, Sulawesi Hanging Parrot, Serpent Eagle
- 🏔️ Balocci Karst Targets: Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Sulawesi Myna, Sulawesi Malkoha, White-breasted Woodswallow, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Sulawesi Cuckoo-dove
- 🍽️ Dinner and overnight stay at Ramang-Ramang Ecolodge
Day 04: Ramang-Ramang Ecolodge – Airport Transfer
Enjoy breakfast with views of the karst mountains at Ramang-Ramang Ecolodge. At 08:00 AM, proceed with car transfer to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport Makassar. Tour ends.
- ☕ Relaxed morning breakfast at Ramang-Ramang Ecolodge
- 🚘 Private vehicle transfer to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
- 🏁 End of all birdwatching tour services
Key Target Species & Primary Ecosystems
Forest & Karst Endemic Species: Black-headed Kingfisher, Dwarf Kingfisher, Red-backed Thrush, Sahul Pitta, Sulawesi Hornbill, Dwarf Hornbill, Sulawesi Myna, Sulawesi Malkoha, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, and Blue-tailed Bee-eater.
Habitat Coverage: Lowland rainforests of Karaenta Nature Reserve, fishponds and wetlands of Tambua, jungles of Tonasa/Amarai, and rugged karst cliffs of Balocci and Ramang-Ramang.
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