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Sangihe Island Birding Tours
Duration: 3 – 4 Days
Location: Mount Sahendaruman, Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi
Overview
A highly specialized expedition targeted at serious life-listers and ornithologists aiming to observe some of the rarest, most critically endangered island micro-endemics on Earth. Located on Sangihe Island north of Sulawesi, this focused tour explores the remaining pristine ridge forests of Mount Sahendaruman.
Tour Highlights
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Rare Micro-Endemics: Target species with extremely small geographic ranges restricted solely to Mount Sahendaruman.
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Conservation-Focused Birding: Support local habitat protection initiatives and field conservation efforts through eco-tourism.
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Focused Life-Listing: Maximized daily field tracking dedicated specifically to high-priority island endemics.
Target Species
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Critically Endangered Targets: Sangihe White-eye (Zosterops nehrkorni), Sangihe Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus catamene), Sangihe Shrikethrush (Colluricincla sanghirensis).
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Island Specialties: Elegant Sunbird, Sangihe Golden Bulbul, Black-crested Monarch.
What’s Included
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✅ Local island lodge / homestay accommodations
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✅ Full daily meals & drinking water
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✅ Dedicated local Sangihe field trackers & expert birding guide
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✅ Local boat/land transfers on Sangihe Island and forest permits
High-Level Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Naha (Sangihe) via flight/ferry from Manado, transfer to base camp, and initial lowland trail walk.
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Days 2–4: Full-day targeted ridge treks on Mount Sahendaruman for high-altitude micro-endemics.
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Final Day: Morning final birding walk, transfer to airport/port, and return journey.
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.