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One-Day Tunis Wetlands, Grasslands and Zaghouan Birding Trip

Use a private day from Tunis to combine wetlands, grasslands, open country and Zaghouan’s mountain-edge landscape, with stops chosen for the season.

  • Tunisia Show on map
  • 1 day
  • Group 1-4 people
  • Price on request
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Full-day private birding with short walks and roadside stops from Tunis.
  • Language: English, French, Italian, Russian
  • City: Tunis
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One-Day Tunis Wetlands, Grasslands and Zaghouan Birding Trip
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About this tour

This private full day is designed for travellers based in Tunis who want several contrasting habitats in one field programme. Mohamed selects a workable loop for the season and current information, potentially starting with urban parkland before continuing to salt-lake wetland, grassland, farmland and wooded or mountain-edge sites south of the city.

Past one-day routes support places such as Belvedere Park, the Tunis-area sebkha, Ain Raagd and the Zaghouan landscape. Those reports demonstrate the format rather than fixing every future stop. Depending on conditions, possibilities include Moussier’s Redstart, Black Wheatear, House Bunting, Crested Lark, Little Owl, Egyptian Vulture, wetland ducks, flamingos and seasonal migrants.

Hotel pickup in Tunis, the exact circuit, lunch timing and transport arrangement are confirmed for the booking. The pace combines short walks with roadside observation and can allow extra time for photography or selected targets. Wildlife remains unpredictable, so the day responds to light, weather and recent sightings.

Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Tunisia.

Birds you can spot

Black Kite
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
target
Black Wheatear
Black Wheatear
Oenanthe leucura
target
Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
target
Cloud Cisticola
Cloud Cisticola
Cisticola textrix
target
Common Bulbul
Common Bulbul
Pycnonotus barbatus
target
Common Hoopoe
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
target
Crested Lark
Crested Lark
Galerida cristata
target
Dartford Warbler
Dartford Warbler
Curruca undata
target
Egyptian Vulture
Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
target
Ferruginous Duck
Ferruginous Duck
Aythya nyroca
target
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
target
Lesser Kestrel
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
target
Little Owl
Little Owl
Athene noctua
target
Long-legged Buzzard
Long-legged Buzzard
Buteo rufinus
target
Moussier's Redstart
Moussier's Redstart
Phoenicurus moussieri
target
Spectacled Warbler
Spectacled Warbler
Curruca conspicillata
target
Trumpeter Finch
Trumpeter Finch
Bucanetes githagineus
target
Western Marsh Harrier
Western Marsh Harrier
Circus aeruginosus
target
Zitting Cisticola
Zitting Cisticola
Cisticola juncidis
target

Guides

Mohamed El Golli
Birding guide and bird photographer
English, French, Italian, Russian

Itinerary

Day 1
Tunis wetlands, open country and Zaghouan
Tunis salt lake wetlands
Meals: L

Begin with pickup at the agreed Tunis hotel, then follow a flexible sequence through wetland, grassland, farmland and Zaghouan-area habitat. Short walks and road stops are chosen around the season, target birds, recent observations and light, with a field lunch break included in the day plan.

Locations & map

  • Tunis - Tunis Tunisia (Hotel pickup and city parkland access.)
  • Tunis salt lake wetlands - Tunis Tunisia (Wetlands and salt lake habitat for waterbirds, shorebirds and raptors.)
  • Mornag and open country south of Tunis - Ben Arous Tunisia (Grassland, agricultural and open-country birding.)
  • Zaghouan and Water Temple area - Zaghouan Tunisia (Mountain-edge and cultural landscape birding south of Tunis.)

4 stops. Select a marker for its name.

Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: Private day trips can be arranged by request; autumn, winter and spring each offer different birds.

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

Cancellation terms are confirmed with the final proposal.

Payment Terms

Price and payment terms are confirmed after inquiry according to group size, dates and route logistics.

Insurance & Safety

Travel insurance is recommended for multi-day travel and field excursions.
Bring binoculars, sun protection, layers, water and comfortable walking shoes. Mohamed can provide spotting scopes where suitable.
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.

Send inquiry

Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.

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