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Multi-Day Tangkoko Trekking
Duration: 2 – 4 Days
Location: Tangkoko Nature Reserve, Bitung, North Sulawesi
Overview
Designed for dedicated birdwatchers and wildlife photographers who want maximum field time in Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Staying right at the edge of the forest at Tangkoko Birder Lodge, this multi-day expedition allows you to cover diverse micro-habitats under optimal lighting conditions to complete your target species list.
Tour Highlights
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Maximum Photography Windows: Multiple morning and afternoon sessions to capture rare species without rushing.
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Diverse Forest Habitats: Explore primary rainforest, mangrove borders, coastal thickets, and canopy vantage points.
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Immersion & Flexibility: Adjust daily trekking paces and trail routes based on real-time wildlife activity and weather.
Target Species
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Birds: Maleo, Green-backed Kingfisher, Sulawesi Pitta, Red-knobbed Hornbill, Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher, Purple-winged Roller.
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Wildlife: Spectral Tarsier, Crested Black Macaque, Sulawesi Bear Cuscus, Dwarf Cuscus.
What’s Included
✅ Multi-day eco-friendly lodging at Tangkoko Birder Lodge
✅ All daily meals (breakfast, lunch, traditional dinner) & drinking water
✅ Dedicated professional local birding guide
✅ Daily Tangkoko Reserve entrance permits
Sample Daily Itinerary
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Day 1: Afternoon check-in, initial forest trail exploration, and dusk tarsier observation.
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Day 2–3: Full-day field tracking (early morning canopy session + afternoon mangrove/lowland trail session).
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Final Day: Morning final target birding session, breakfast, and check-out.
Ready to Spot Endemic Birds in Tangkoko?
Send us your target species list and travel dates. Our expert local guides will handle all field logistics, permits, and comfortable lodging.