Nationwide — Beija Flor Travel, Inc., a Black-owned tour firm, is redefining the birding trade with the launch of multi-day excursions designed particularly with newbie, informal, and enthusiastic African American birders in thoughts. Greater than the everyday birding tour itinerary, Beija Flor Journey blends awe-inspiring birding expeditions with wealthy cultural experiences that foster deep connections throughout the African Diaspora.
In line with the most recent version of Birding in the USA: A Demographic & Financial Evaluation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, there are over 9.3 million Black birders in the USA. This indicator actually highlights a powerful curiosity on this pastime amongst this demographic group and it’s Beija Flor Journey’s goal to fill the hole within the present market. The Firm is constructing on the work of pioneers within the Black birding neighborhood by providing thoughtfully curated birding adventures that transcend recognizing uncommon fowl species to immerse vacationers within the tradition, historical past, and other people of every vacation spot.
There’s a palpable pleasure concerning the prospect of inviting Black birders specifically to take part in these multi-day birding excursions. As Judith Mirembe, the lead Birding Information for an upcoming journey to Uganda, acknowledged: “We’re thrilled to welcome guests from Beija Flor to expertise the distinctive mix of pure magnificence, vibrant tradition, and hospitable people who make Uganda actually particular.”
About
Beija Flor Journey is a Black-owned tour firm based by Rashida Sykes. She named the Firm “Beija Flor” which is Portuguese for “hummingbird” and interprets to “kisses the flower.” Rashida went on her first worldwide birding tour in Kenya in 2019 and launched the Firm to mix her love for journey along with her curiosity in birding. Previous to launching every journey, Rashida personally vets every vacation spot in particular person and meets with knowledgeable native birding guides, in addition to different suppliers to make sure every itinerary displays her imaginative and prescient.
Beija Flor Journey’s upcoming 2025 journeys embody: Dominica (April 2025), New York (Might 2025), Kenya (June 2025), and Uganda (August 2025). For extra details about these and different upcoming excursions, go to BeijaFlorTravel.com
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