Embark on an unforgettable bird photography adventure in Fiji, nestled in the heart of the Melanesian South Pacific. This island nation is a treasure trove for wildlife photographers, boasting over 30 endemic bird species and a dazzling array of tropical avifauna. Fiji’s forests, coastal mangroves, and island interiors provide a rich and diverse backdrop, where every turn of the lens reveals vibrant species such as the Orange, Golden, and Whistling Fruit Doves, renowned for their spectacular plumage and photogenic charm. The islands’ lush landscapes, from towering rainforest canopies and pristine river valleys to beaches coated in golden sands, create a paradise not only for birds but for nature photographers seeking dynamic, high-quality images.
This exclusive Bird-Photo-Tour takes you across three of Fiji’s most remarkable provinces. Begin on Viti Levu’s Rewa Province, home to dense lowland forests and iconic forest edges where endemic birds thrive. Then journey to Taveuni in Cakaudrove Province, the “Garden Island,” celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity, waterfalls, and forest reserves brimming with fruit doves, parrots, and kingfishers. Finally, explore Kadavu Province, a serene island haven where untouched habitats and coastal forests offer incredible opportunities for capturing rare and colourful species in their natural environment.
Throughout the tour, participants will stay in premium accommodation, ensuring comfort while immersing themselves in Fiji’s pristine natural environment. The trip is led by expert bird photographers, whose guidance and insights help you frame the perfect portraits of Fiji’s spectacular birds. From the vivid colours of the fruit doves to the subtle patterns of endemic passerines, this journey promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience, combining luxury, adventure, and the unparalleled thrill of photographing some of the South Pacific’s most unique avian treasures.
Endemic Birds: Barking Imperial Pigeon, Orange Dove, Golden Dove, Whistling Dove, Fiji Petrel, Fiji Goshawk, Crimson Shining Parrot, Masked Shining Parrot, Red Shining Parrot, Collared Lory, Rotuma Myzomela, Sulphur-breasted Myzomela, Kadavu Honeyeater, Chattering Giant-Honeyeater, Duetting Giant-Honeyeater, Western Wattled-Honeyeater, Fiji Wattled Honeyeater, Fiji Woodswallow, Natewa Silktail, Taveuni Silktail, Fiji Streaked Fantail, Taveuni Streaked Fantail, Kadavu Fantail, Azure-crested Flycatcher, Ocea Monarch, Slaty Monarch, Black-throated Shrikebill, Long-legged Thicketbird, Fiji Bush-warbler, Fiji White-eye, Fiji Parrotfinch, Pink-billed Parrotfinch
Other Birds: Many-coloured Fruit Dove, Red-footed Booby, Brown Booby, Masked Booby, Lesser Frigatebird, Great Frigatebird, Brown Noddy, Black Noddy
Guiding Fees / Ground Transportation / Accommodation / Meals / Entrance Fees / Tipping for Drivers, Boatsmen, Hotel and Restaurant Staff.
International Flights / VISA Fees / Travel Insurance / Tips for Local Guide / Alcohol / Laundry / Items of a Personal Nature
Days 1-6 Cakaudrove Province [5N, 4D, 9S]: Arrive Nadi International Airport in Ba Province and transfer to Cakaudrove Province [Overnight: Cakaudrove Province]. Photographic Targets: Baking Imperial Pigeon, Taveuni Silktail, Orange Dove, Maroon Shining Parrot, Chattering Giant Honeyeater, Red Shining Parrot, Black-throated Shrikebill, Fiji Parrotfinch, Fiji Petrel, Fiji Goshawk, Sulphur-breasted Myzomela, Fiji Woodswallow, Fiji Streaked Fantail, Azure-crested Flycatcher, Fiji White-eye [Other Targets: Island Thrush].
Days 6-11 Rema Province [5N, 4D, 9S]: Domestic flight from Cakaudrove Province to Rema Province [Overnight: Rema Province]. Photographic Targets: Golden Dove, Masked Shining Parrot, Fiji Goshawk, Fiji Bush Warbler, Slaty Monarch, Fiji Streaked Fantail, Long-legged Thicketbird, Black-throated Shrikebill, Giant Forest Honeyeater, Barking Imperial Pigeon, Fiji Shrikebill, Collared Lory, Sulphur-breasted Myzomela, Fiji Wattled Honeyeater, Fiji Woodswallow, Azure-crested Flycatcher, Fiji White-eye, Fiji Parrotfinch, Pink-billed Parrotfinch [Other Targets: Many-coloured Fruit Dove].
Day 11 Depart Fiji [END]: Domestic Flight Rema Province to Ba Province for international departures via Nadi International Airport [END].
Extension Option
Days 11-15 Kadavu Province [4N, 3D, 6S]: Domestic flight from Rema Province to Kadavu Province [Overnight: Kadavu Province]. Photographic Targets: Whistling Fruit Dove, Crimson Shining Parrot, Kadavu Fantail, Kadavu Honeyeater [Other Targets: Fiji Whistler, Fiji Shrikebill].
[Key: N: Night / D: Full Day / S: Session / Half-Day]
Nick Ludovic Green has been living in Asia for over 15-years and in this time has conducted over 125 bird photography trips across the whole of the Asian continent ranging from Kazakhstan in the west, through India and China to Japan in the east, and from the Kamchatka coastline in the north to as far south as Indonesia. In China alone Nick has photographed to portrait-quality standard over 1,200 of China's bird species taking him to all of China's provinces as well as most of those nations bordering China. These bird photography trips have ranged in length from a few days to many months, including a three-month bird photography expedition to China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, becoming quite possibly the most travelled foreigner in this region over the past decade. Nick has also conducted a four-month bird photography trek across the Himalayas, ranging from the Indian States of Ladakh and Kashmir in the west, into the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, then onto the Indian States of West Bengal and Sikkim, ending in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in the eastern Himalayas. Nick has had his images published across numerous media channels including the BBC and Chinese state-owned media outlets, various bird magazines and journals including the Oriental Bird Club's BirdingASIA. He has his own website on the Birds of China and his book 'Portraits of the Birds of China' is due for publication in 2026. Furthermore, Nick has presented films on photographing birds both in Asia and Europe, has his bird images published across many social media platforms within and outside Asia, and has led a number of bird photography lectures and walks, particularly targeted at children. Consequently, Nick has accumulated significant experience of photographing birds within the Asian continent and this expertise has formed the backdrop to setting up Bird-Photo-Tours Asia, trips designed by bird photographers for bird photographers.
(i) The guesthouses are all in close proximity to the bird photography locations (ii) Walking is at a light pace (iii) There is no requirement to hike nor climb. (iv) None of the locations are at altitude (v) There is no camping.
