The ABA Belize tour was just about as wonderful as it could possibly get. Our knowledgeable guides helped us find an incredible array of fabulous birds in many beautiful and historic locales. Collared Trogans presiding over ancient Mayan sites, Lesser Yellow-headed Vultures wheeling along exquisite shorelines, Violet Sabrewings whizzing through a tropical paradise and, yes, a dozen Jabirus hanging out at a chicken processing plant! We got to experience four different parts of the country along with a taste of the varied cultures and cuisines that call Belize home. Our accommodations were excellent and locally owned. And my fellow travelers were some of the nicest, funniest people I have had the pleasure to meet. Between Puma and Yucatán Nightjar sightings, we simply had a blast!

This was my first group birding trip not only with ABA, but with anyone. It was absolutely fantastic. Katinka Domen did an incredible job working with our local guide, Philip Balderamos, and the local operator, Roni Martinez, not only in selecting excellent places to stay but also selecting the incredible variety of habitats in which to bird. Philip is incredibly knowledgeable about birds, habitats and local culture & history. Katinka was also amazing in her knowledge of local birds. With the two of them leading the way, the eight of us - counting :Philip and Katinka - got 285 birds in ten days of great birding. My greatest fear is that I am now spoiled for future trips! I encourage the ABA to do another trip to Belize soon. The country is beautiful, the people are incredibly friendly, everyplace we stayed was clean and comfortable, and every meal from breakfast to supper was exceptional. English is the official language and US dollars are accepted everywhere - BZ$2 to US$1. I will definitely be signing on for tours in 2025.

This was our first trip to Africa. It was a wonderful experience. The people in Rwanda were very friendly and welcoming. Since this was our first trip to Africa and the birds we saw were amazing, and mostly new to us, with names and images only seen in field guides prior to this trip. Our guides Katinka and Patricia worked very hard to make this trip as enjoyable as possible for everyone, but as in any group of people there are some participants that demand a little more attention than others. I suggest that in future trip this inequity be addressed so people that are less aggressive don't feel left out at times.