| Africa is made up of many beautiful habitats | | | | watching it. On an African bird watching holiday |
| including wetlands, lagoons, saltpans and woodlands | | | | you would see how local people interact with the |
| and on a bird watching holiday in Africa you will be | | | | birds and other wildlife. |
| guaranteed to view the myriad species of birds | | | | Before you go on a bird watching holiday to |
| that live in these habitats. Observe flamingos, | | | | Africa buy yourself a guide book for the area to |
| eagles, buzzards, parrots, ostriches and many | | | | familiarize yourself with the surroundings. A guide |
| more against lovely scenery. | | | | book will also tell you about any local traditions |
| If you have had enough of mass tourism then a | | | | that you need to respect. Also, buy a |
| bird watching holiday in Africa may be just the | | | | birdwatching guide. This will give you an idea of |
| thing for you. | | | | the types of birds you will expect to see. Learn |
| Responsible travel is a new way of traveling. It's | | | | as much as you can about the birds before you |
| about respecting and benefiting local people and | | | | go so you don't need to reference the book to |
| the environment. For example you would be led | | | | much once you are in Africa and you can spend |
| by a local birder who would have more knowledge | | | | more time spotting the birds. |
| about the local culture and way of life than any | | | | If you are interested in other wildlife then why |
| expat could. | | | | not combine an African bird watching holiday with |
| Eco-tourism is also about discovering and | | | | a safari and take the opportunity to see some of |
| immersing yourself in nature; actually feeling it, | | | | Africa's other amazing creatures such as lions, |
| smelling it and learning about it rather than just | | | | rhinos, giraffes, zebra and hippos close up. |