African Fish Eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer (Daudin, 1800)

Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles

African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer is a bird of the order Accipitriformes in the family Accipitridae, which includes the kites, hawks and eagles. It breeds across Africa and is widespread there. Described by Daudin in 1800, it belongs among the continent’s broad-ranging birds of prey.

Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles
Breeding range
Africa: widespread
African Fish Eagle

Tours where you can spot this bird

81 tours in Kenya 22, Uganda 14, Gambia 12, The Gambia 10, Rwanda 6, Senegal 5, Tanzania 5, Ethiopia 3, South Africa 2, Botswana 1, Indonesia 1

16 Days Uganda Birding and Wildlife Photography Tour
16 Days Uganda Birding and Wildlife Photography Tour
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 16 days

Fixed-date Uganda birding and wildlife photography tour with Shoebill, Murchison Falls, Budongo, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mb...

From USD 5,492 Next: Sep 4, 2027
Birds and Wildlife of Uganda with Lawson's Safaris
Birds and Wildlife of Uganda with Lawson's Safaris
Uganda / Entebbe Group tour 15 days

A 15-day Uganda birding safari from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Budongo, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo....

From USD 5,350 Next: Aug 1, 2027
Birds and Wildlife of Kenya with Lawson's Safaris
Birds and Wildlife of Kenya with Lawson's Safaris
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 16 days

A 16-day Kenya birding safari from Nairobi through Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Rift Valley lakes, Kakamega, Lake Victoria and the Masai Mara....

From USD 7,390 Next: May 17, 2027
16-Day Ornithological Tour in Senegal – 2027
16-Day Ornithological Tour in Senegal – 2027
Senegal / Dakar Private tour 16 days

A 16-day ornithological journey through Senegal’s Sahel, wetlands, savannas and Atlantic coast for regional specialties and migratory bird...

From USD 3,520 Next: Mar 2, 2027
12-Day Uganda Birding, Safari and Primates Tour – 2027
12-Day Uganda Birding, Safari and Primates Tour – 2027
Uganda / Entebbe Group tour 12 days

A 12-day Uganda circuit combining Shoebill and Albertine Rift birding with savanna wildlife, boat cruises and optional chimpanzee and mounta...

From USD 3,315 Next: Feb 11, 2027
Private 8-Day Okavango Delta Birding and Photography Safari
Private 8-Day Okavango Delta Birding and Photography Safari
Botswana / Maun Group tour 8 days

An eight-day private Okavango Delta expedition through Moremi and Khwai, combining bird-focused game drives, mokoro exploration, night drive...

From USD 4,550
5-Day Inland Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
5-Day Inland Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
Gambia / Tendaba Private tour 5 days

A private four-night, five-day inland Gambia birding journey through river, wetland, woodland and savannah habitats....

8-Day Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
8-Day Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
Gambia / Kotu Private tour 8 days

A private eight-day Gambia birding tour linking productive coastal sites with a carefully selected inland extension....

10-Day Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
10-Day Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
Gambia / Kotu Private tour 10 days

A private 10-day Gambia birding journey combining coastal habitats with selected inland and up-river sites....

14-Day Extended Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
14-Day Extended Gambia Birding Tour with JJ
Gambia / Kotu Private tour 14 days

A private 14-day Gambia birding tour with time for coastal reserves, river habitats and the country’s far-eastern birding areas....

14-Day Custom Gambia and Senegal Target Bird Tour with JJ
14-Day Custom Gambia and Senegal Target Bird Tour with JJ
Gambia / Kotu Private tour 14 days

A private 14-day Gambia and Senegal birding tour shaped around the guest’s requested species and preferred habitats....

18-Day Gambia, Southern and Northern Senegal Birding Tour with JJ
18-Day Gambia, Southern and Northern Senegal Birding Tour with JJ
Gambia / Kotu Private tour 18 days

An 18-day private birding journey combining coastal and inland Gambia with southern and northern Senegal, guided by Junkung “JJ” Jadama....

16-Day Ethiopia Bird Watching Tour with Armaye Ethiopia Tours
16-Day Ethiopia Bird Watching Tour with Armaye Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 16 days

Sixteen-day Ethiopia birding expedition from Awash and Rift Valley lakes to Bale Mountains, Yabelo, Borena and Gibe Gorge....

Full-Day Coastal Gambia Birding Daytrip with Lamin Camara
Full-Day Coastal Gambia Birding Daytrip with Lamin Camara
Gambia / Kotu Private tour 8h

A private full-day coastal birding and photography trip, with the wetland, rice-field, forest or coastal route agreed around current conditi...

From EUR 60
18-Day Gambia and Senegal West-Central Birding Tour with Lamin Camara
18-Day Gambia and Senegal West-Central Birding Tour with Lamin Camara
Gambia / Mandinari Private tour 18 days

An 18-day private Gambia and west-central Senegal route through Tendaba, Kuntaur, Kaolack, Kousmar Island, the Saloum Delta and Kartong....

From EUR 1,900
18-Day Gambia and Senegal South-East Birding Tour with Lamin Camara
18-Day Gambia and Senegal South-East Birding Tour with Lamin Camara
Gambia / Mandinari Private tour 18 days

An 18-day private birding and photography journey through The Gambia and south-east Senegal, including Tendaba, Wassadou, Niokolo-Koba and K...

From EUR 1,900
15-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
15-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
Gambia / Mandinari Private tour 15 days

A private 15-day Gambia birding journey extending from the coast to Tendaba, Kudang, Kuntaur, Wassu, Jajari, Marakissa and Kartong....

From EUR 1,350
10-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
10-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
Gambia / Mandinari Private tour 10 days

A private ten-day Gambia route combining Mandinari, Tendaba, Marakissa, Kartong, Tanji, Kotu and Lamin rice fields for birding and photograp...

From EUR 1,000
8-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
8-Day Gambia Birding and Photography Tour with Lamin Camara
Gambia / Mandinari Private tour 8 days

Eight private birding days linking Mandinari with Tendaba, Kartong, Tanji, Kotu and Lamin rice fields, combining coastal and up-river habita...

From EUR 850
8-Day Uganda Birding, Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking
8-Day Uganda Birding, Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 8 days

An 8-day Uganda private safari linking Mabamba Shoebill birding, Kibale chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth wildlife and Bwindi gorilla trekking....

3-Day Birding Tour in Uganda with Peter Wairasho
3-Day Birding Tour in Uganda with Peter Wairasho
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 3 days

This short birding safari takes you from Entebbe to the wildlife-rich Queen Elizabeth National Park, a haven for bird lovers with over 600 r...

3-Day Birding Tour in Rwanda with Peter Wairasho
3-Day Birding Tour in Rwanda with Peter Wairasho
Rwanda / Kigali Private tour 3 days

Exceptional birdwatching in Nyungwe Forest National Park with over 300 species Thrilling canopy walk offering panoramic views above the rain...

9-Day Bird Photography Tour with Peter Wairasho
9-Day Bird Photography Tour with Peter Wairasho
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 9 days

A compact journey through Kenya’s top birding and wildlife destinations—from Mount Kenya and Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru Nat...

12-Day Birding Tour in Rwanda with Peter Wairasho
12-Day Birding Tour in Rwanda with Peter Wairasho
Rwanda / Kigali Private tour 12 days

This 12-day Rwanda itinerary is a rich birding and wildlife safari that explores the country’s most diverse ecosystems—from rainforests ...

19-Day Birdwatching Safari In Kenya with Peter Wairasho
19-Day Birdwatching Safari In Kenya with Peter Wairasho
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 19 days

Urban birding at Nairobi National Park Forest specialists including turacos, sunbirds, and eagles Northern Drylands (Samburu Ecosystem)...

Ngong Road Forest Day Birding with Peter Wairasho
Ngong Road Forest Day Birding with Peter Wairasho
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 1 day

Rare urban forest ecosystem within Nairobi Overlapping habitats supporting diverse bird species Easy access—perfect for half-day or short ...

10-Day Coastal Birding Safari with Peter Wairasho
10-Day Coastal Birding Safari with Peter Wairasho
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 10 days

This 10-day safari takes you through some of Kenya’s most diverse ecosystems—from the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park to ...

1-Day Mabamba and Entebbe Botanical Gardens Birding
1-Day Mabamba and Entebbe Botanical Gardens Birding
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 1 day

A short Uganda birding day combining Mabamba Bay wetlands and Entebbe Botanical Gardens....

Private Historic Forts of Fouta Nature and Birding Circuit
Private Historic Forts of Fouta Nature and Birding Circuit
Senegal / Podor Private tour

A private heritage circuit linking historic forts and river towns of the Fouta region, with landscape and birding stops tailored by Mohamedi...

Private Île à Morphil Nature, Birding and Culture Circuit
Private Île à Morphil Nature, Birding and Culture Circuit
Senegal / Podor Private tour

A private circuit through Île à Morphil’s Senegal River landscapes, rice and millet country, historic villages and Sudano-Sahelian mosqu...

Private Fouta Nature, Birding and Heritage Circuit
Private Fouta Nature, Birding and Heritage Circuit
Senegal / Richard Toll Private tour

A private Fouta discovery circuit combining northern Senegal’s river-valley landscapes, birding with Mohamedine Seck and historic sites ar...

Ethiopia Bird Photography Workshop with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia Bird Photography Workshop with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 7 days

Seven-day Ethiopia bird photography workshop with small-group guiding, close-up opportunities and post-processing support....

Awash National Park Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Awash National Park Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Awash Private tour 2 days

Two-day Awash National Park birding tour for raptors, savanna birds, waterbirds and Awash Falls scenery....

Bengawan Solo Purba Private Birdwatching with Harits Surakhman
Bengawan Solo Purba Private Birdwatching with Harits Surakhman
Indonesia / Gunungkidul Private tour 1 day

A private five-hour birdwatching session around Bengawan Solo Purba in Girisubo, Gunungkidul, with raptors, orioles, woodpeckers, doves and ...

From IDR 4,000,000
16 Days Central, Northern and Western Kenya Birding
16 Days Central, Northern and Western Kenya Birding
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 16 days

Kenya birding route through Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo, Kakamega, Kisumu, Masai Mara, Naivasha and Kinangop....

From USD 3,767
14 Days Uganda Birding and Wildlife Photography Safari
14 Days Uganda Birding and Wildlife Photography Safari
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 14 days

Uganda western circuit birding and wildlife photography route with Mabamba, Budongo, Kibale, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mbur...

From USD 4,880
Tanzania Canoe and Birding Safari
Tanzania Canoe and Birding Safari
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 3h

A guided canoe and birding experience on Momella Lake, Lake Manyara or Lake Duluti, selected according to conditions and guest priorities....

Rugezi Marsh and Twin Lakes Birding Combo with Roger Irakoze
Rugezi Marsh and Twin Lakes Birding Combo with Roger Irakoze
Rwanda / Rugezi Private tour 1 day

Full-day private combo covering Rugezi Marsh and the Twin Lakes for wetland specialties and lake birding....

From USD 80
Akagera National Park Birding Safari with Roger Irakoze
Akagera National Park Birding Safari with Roger Irakoze
Rwanda / Akagera National Park Private tour 1 day

Full-day private Akagera birding safari for savannah, acacia woodland and wetland species....

From USD 40
Lake Kivu Shoreline Birding with Roger Irakoze
Lake Kivu Shoreline Birding with Roger Irakoze
Rwanda / Lake Kivu Private tour 5h

Private half-day birding along Lake Kivu bays and peninsulas for kingfishers, fish eagles and cormorants....

From USD 35
Twin Lakes Birding Discovery with Roger Irakoze
Twin Lakes Birding Discovery with Roger Irakoze
Rwanda / Musanze Private tour 5h

Scenic private birding around Lakes Burera and Ruhondo with Virunga Volcano views....

From USD 40
Uganda Budget Birding tour
Uganda Budget Birding tour
Uganda / Kampala Group tour 6 days

Despite its relatively small size, Uganda is widely regarded as one of Africa’s richest birding destinations, with a remarkable checklist ...

17 Days Tanzania Birding Tour
17 Days Tanzania Birding Tour
Tanzania / Arusha Group tour 17 days

This exciting and remarkable birding adventure will take you deep into some of Africa’s most legendary birding and wildlife destinations ....

3 Days Forest Birding
3 Days Forest Birding
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 3 days

This 3-Day Forest Kenya Birding Tour takes you through some of the country’s most iconic highland habitats, covering Castle Forest on the ...

Saiwa National Park
Saiwa National Park
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Saiwa National Park is a vibrant oasis with tranquility and natural abundance in northwestern Kenya, forming an essential part of the Wester...

Paradise Lost Birding
Paradise Lost Birding
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

True to its name, Paradise Lost is a serene sanctuary tucked away on the outskirts of Nairobi. This premier birding hotspot offers far more ...

Ngong Road Forest Birding
Ngong Road Forest Birding
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Discover a bird-rich forest just six kilometers from Nairobi’s heart. The Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary is a vital green lung for the city a...

Nairobi National Park Birding
Nairobi National Park Birding
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

“Discover Nairobi’s best-kept natural secret — a birding jewel just minutes from the city.”...

Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake , and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface ar...

Lake Turkana National Park
Lake Turkana National Park
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Lake Turkana National Parks are constituted of Sibiloi National Park, the South Island and the Central Island National Parks, covering a tot...

Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Lake Nakuru National Park – Birding & Wildlife Haven...

Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Placidly glide across the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha , the highest lake in Kenya’s Rift Valley, on a boating safari that reveals a ...

Lake Elementeita
Lake Elementeita
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Lake Elementeita ( also spelled Elementaita or Lake Elmenteita) is a small soda lake with a size of 18 square kilometers. The word Elementei...

Lake Bogoria
Lake Bogoria
Kenya / Nairobi Group tour 1 day

Located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, Lake Bogoria is a prime birding destination famous for its geysers and hot springs. It hosts exceptionally...

Tailor-Made Kenya Birding with Adarsh Nagda
Tailor-Made Kenya Birding with Adarsh Nagda
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 1 day

Private, tailor-made birding guidance from Nairobi and across Kenya with birder, conservationist and photographer Adarsh Nagda....

Private Lake Baringo Birding Day with Benson Aengwo
Private Lake Baringo Birding Day with Benson Aengwo
Kenya / Lake Baringo Private tour 1 day

A flexible private Lake Baringo birding day or wider Kenya birding outing with Benson Aengwo, tailored to requested target species, with gui...

From USD 100
14 Days Birding Rift Endemics and Uganda Wildlife
14 Days Birding Rift Endemics and Uganda Wildlife
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 14 days

A 14-day Uganda birding route centred on Albertine Rift endemics, montane forests, wetlands and key protected areas....

10 Days Birding Uganda Tour
10 Days Birding Uganda Tour
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 10 days

A 10-day birding journey from Entebbe and Mabamba to Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi's Albertine Rift forests....

15 Days Birding Rift Endemics and Uganda Wildlife
15 Days Birding Rift Endemics and Uganda Wildlife
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 15 days

A 15-day Albertine Rift birding expedition through Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Semliki and Kibale, with optional wildlife and primate expe...

Birds of Northern Tanzania Safari with Oluokos Signature
Birds of Northern Tanzania Safari with Oluokos Signature
Tanzania / Arusha Custom tour 7 days

A northern Tanzania birding tour for endemic and regional species across Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti-style hab...

From USD 4,600
Bird Watching at Impala Park and Dunga Boardwalk
Bird Watching at Impala Park and Dunga Boardwalk
Kenya / Kisumu Group tour 1 day

A Kisumu day trip combining Impala Park Sanctuary, Lake Victoria waterfront, Dunga Community Boardwalk and papyrus birding....

From USD 436
Kisumu and Lake Victoria Birding Day Trip
Kisumu and Lake Victoria Birding Day Trip
Kenya / Kisumu Group tour 1 day

A Lake Victoria birding day trip from Kisumu focused on papyrus, swamp, lakeshore, farmland and Impala Park birds....

From USD 436
Kenya Bird Watching Safari with Oluokos Signature
Kenya Bird Watching Safari with Oluokos Signature
Kenya / Nairobi Custom tour 14 days

A 14-day Kenya birdwatching safari linking Nairobi, Rift Valley lakes, Kakamega Forest, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria and the Maasai Mara....

From USD 14,229
14-Day Senegal and Gambia Combined Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
14-Day Senegal and Gambia Combined Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Senegal and The Gambia Private tour 14 days

A combined 14-day Senegambia birdwatching trip linking Turaco Birding routes in The Gambia and Senegal....

10-Day Senegal Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
10-Day Senegal Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
Senegal / Senegal Private tour 10 days

An all-inclusive 10-day Senegal birdwatching trip operated by Turaco Birding from its Senegambia birding program....

10-Day Birdwatching Trip in The Gambia with Turaco Birding
10-Day Birdwatching Trip in The Gambia with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / The Gambia Private tour 10 days

An all-inclusive 10-day Turaco Birding trip through The Gambia for coastal, wetland, river and up-country birding....

Birds and Breakfast at Lamin Lodge with Abuko Birding
Birds and Breakfast at Lamin Lodge with Abuko Birding
The Gambia / Lamin and Abuko Private tour 7h

An early Birds and Breakfast outing with coffee at Lamin Lodge, rice-field birding and Abuko Nature Reserve....

Full-Day Gambia Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
Full-Day Gambia Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Greater Banjul Coast Private tour 11h

A full-day Turaco Birding option from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM combining coastal forests, wetlands, creeks and woodland sites....

Half-Day Coastal Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
Half-Day Coastal Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Greater Banjul Coast Private tour 5.5h

A half-day private birdwatching option covering Abuko, Farasutu, Brufut Woods, Pirang/Bonto, Kartong, Kotu Creek or Marakissa....

Tendaba and Basse 4-Day Birding Excursion with Turaco Birding
Tendaba and Basse 4-Day Birding Excursion with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Tendaba and Basse Private tour 4 days

A four-day Turaco Birding route from the coast toward Tendaba and Basse for river, woodland and up-country birding....

Uganda Shoebill, Chimps, Culture and Game with Johnnie Uganda Safaris
Uganda Shoebill, Chimps, Culture and Game with Johnnie Uganda Safaris
Uganda / Entebbe Group tour 9 days

9-day Uganda birding and wildlife itinerary with Johnnie Uganda Safaris....

Tanzania Birding and Game Viewing with Johnnie Uganda Safaris
Tanzania Birding and Game Viewing with Johnnie Uganda Safaris
Tanzania / Arusha Group tour 9 days

9-day Tanzania birding and wildlife itinerary with Johnnie Uganda Safaris....

Tanzania Birds and Wildbeasts with Johnnie Uganda Safaris
Tanzania Birds and Wildbeasts with Johnnie Uganda Safaris
Tanzania / Arusha Group tour 9 days

9-day Tanzania birding and wildlife itinerary with Johnnie Uganda Safaris....

Ultimate Uganda Explorer
Ultimate Uganda Explorer
Uganda / Uganda National Parks Private tour 9 days

A 9-day Uganda safari with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth game drives and a Murchison Falls adventure....

From USD 4,950
Gorilla & Chimp Safari
Gorilla & Chimp Safari
Uganda / Bwindi and Kibale Private tour 5 days

A 5-day Uganda primate safari combining Bwindi gorilla trekking with Kibale chimpanzee tracking....

From USD 2,800
3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 3 days

A 3-day Cape Town birding itinerary covering Cape Peninsula, Hottentots Holland, False Bay and key local habitats....

10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
The Gambia Group tour 14 days

Experience an unforgettable 14-day birdwatching adventure in The Gambia and Senegal, exploring some of West Africa’s richest and most dive...

From EUR 2,000
11-Day Gambia Birding Expedition
11-Day Gambia Birding Expedition
The Gambia Group tour 11 days

Explore the rich birdlife of The Gambia and Senegal on an eleven-day expedition through some of West Africa’s most diverse and rewarding h...

From EUR 650
7 Day Classic Nature Adventure Birding - Gambia
7 Day Classic Nature Adventure Birding - Gambia
The Gambia Group tour 7 days

Discover the rich birdlife of The Gambia on a week-long journey through wetlands, savannahs, mangroves, forests, and rivers. Guided by exper...

From EUR 550
5 Day Gambia birdwatching Tour
5 Day Gambia birdwatching Tour
The Gambia / Coastal Gambia Group tour 5 days

Experience the highlights of West Africa’s birdlife with a 5-day Gambia birdwatching tour – perfect for nature enthusiasts and avid bird...

From EUR 450