Go Birding with Saudi Birding
At a Glance
Duration: 9 days
Group Size: Maximum 6 participants
Start/End: Riyadh (RUH)
Habitats: Central desert; southwest highlands; Red Sea coastal plain
Targets: All 16 Arabian endemics and 7 near-endemics
Climate: Warm to very warm interior and lowlands; cooler, comfortable highlands; occasional mist or isolated thunderstorms possible at elevation
Physical Level: Light–moderate walking on uneven terrain
Transport: SUVs throughout
Photography: Excellent opportunities for endemic species and dramatic desert & mountain landscapes
Tour Overview
Our classic Arabian Endemics Tour is designed to target the full suite of 16 Arabian Peninsula endemics across a striking range of habitats—from the sand-gravel desert and sandstone wadis of central Arabia to the cool, wooded escarpments and warm coastal plains of the southwest.
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Key targets include Philby’s Partridge, Asir Magpie, Arabian Woodpecker, and Arabian Grosbeak, along with near-endemics most reliably seen in Saudi Arabia such as Rufous-capped Lark and Arabian Golden Sparrow. Southwest Arabia also supports a fascinating array of Afrotropical species, a few of which represent endemic subspecies and potential future splits.
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Along the way, we explore traditional mountain villages and historic sites, including the striking stone architecture of Thee Ain Village in Al Bahah, integrating natural history with the cultural landscapes that have shaped Arabia for millennia.
What Our Clients Say
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"I often travel to emerging destinations for birdwatching, and that comes with the challenge of finding birds in places that have not been visited frequently. That requires a good guide, and Greg Askew was perfect for Saudi Arabia."
Keith Betton, June 2024 Arabian Endemics Tour