Tunisia Sunny Winter Desert and Djerba Birding Tour
A six-day winter birding route in southern Tunisia and Djerba for desert larks, wheatears, waterbirds, raptors and North African specialties.
About this tour
This winter route focuses on southern Tunisia, where desert, oases, olive groves, agricultural fields, saltworks, mudflats and wetlands create a strong mix of North African birding habitats.
Djerba adds extensive intertidal and wetland areas for wintering shorebirds and waterbirds, while inland desert and steppe sites provide opportunities for larks, wheatears, sandgrouse, ravens, raptors and desert finches.
The trip is suited to birders and photographers who want a compact winter itinerary with varied habitats, local field knowledge and flexible daily timing around bird activity.
Birds you can spot
Curruca deserti
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Curruca deserticola
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Calandrella eremica
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Alectoris barbara
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Oenanthe leucura
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Pterocles orientalis
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Melanocorypha yeltoniensis
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Elanus caeruleus
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Elanus axillaris
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Aquila fasciata
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Corvus ruficollis
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Melanocorypha calandra
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Oenanthe deserti
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Eudromias morinellus
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Aythya nyroca
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Alaemon alaudipes
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Alaemon hamertoni
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Buteo rufinus
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Phoenicurus moussieri
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Curruca melanocephala
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Curruca conspicillata
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Ammomanes cinctura
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Bucanetes githagineus
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Oenanthe chrysopygia
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Oxyura leucocephala
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Oenanthe leucopyga
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Meet in Djerba or at the agreed southern Tunisia start point and begin with wintering shorebirds, gulls, herons, ducks and coastal species around wetland and intertidal habitats.
Use tide, light and local conditions to cover Djerba mudflats, saltworks and wetland sites for waterbirds, shorebirds and photographic opportunities.
Move through southern agricultural and dry-country habitats for Barbary Partridge, larks, shrikes, wheatears and raptors.
Explore desert-edge and oasis habitats for Greater Hoopoe-Lark, Bar-tailed Lark, Desert Wheatear, African Desert Warbler, sandgrouse and desert finches.
Return through selected saltwork, wetland and steppe habitats for remaining targets, with timing adjusted for bird activity and photography.
Use the final morning for missed species or a productive nearby wetland before departure arrangements.
Locations & map
- Djerba wetlands and intertidal areas - Medenine Tunisia (Island wetlands, mudflats and coastal habitats for wintering shorebirds and waterbirds.)
- Ksar Ghilane desert edge - Kebili Tunisia (Saharan-edge desert and oasis birding for larks, wheatears and desert specialists.)
- Ghomrassen and Matmata dry country - Tataouine / Gabes Tunisia (Dry country, olive groves and rocky desert habitats.)
Availability & pricing
Price: Price on request
Included
- Bird guiding and route planning - Field guiding by Mohamed El Golli and local support where needed.
- Scope support where suitable - Spotting scopes can be provided for wetland and open-country birding.
Not included
- Unconfirmed travel services and personal expenses - Transport, meals, accommodation, permits and entrance fees are confirmed in the final proposal.
Transport & stays
- Private road transport arranged after inquiry Vehicle, driver and pickup arrangements depend on the selected route and group size. | Meet: Tunis, Djerba or the agreed route start point | Pickup: Hotel or airport pickup can be arranged when confirmed in the final proposal.
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Insurance & Safety
Can the route be adapted to target species?
Yes. Mohamed organizes Tunisia birding trips from one day to multi-day routes according to target species, season and group interests.
Are spotting scopes required?
Guests should bring binoculars. Spotting scopes can be provided where useful for wetlands, raptor watching and open-country birding.
How are permits and access handled?
Access requirements for wetlands, national parks and sensitive sites are confirmed during planning and handled with the appropriate local partners.