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South Africa - Cape Extension

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South Africa - Cape Extension III 2025

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,917 * GBP1,559 * EUR1,853 * AUD3,070

Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD155 * GBP126 * EUR150 * AUD248

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD96 * GBP78 * EUR93 * AUD154

South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2025

03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - 4 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,917 * GBP1,559 * EUR1,853 * AUD3,070

Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD155 * GBP126 * EUR150 * AUD248

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD96 * GBP78 * EUR93 * AUD154

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2025

24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,917 * GBP1,559 * EUR1,853 * AUD3,070

Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD155 * GBP126 * EUR150 * AUD248

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD96 * GBP78 * EUR93 * AUD154

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2026

23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,970 * GBP1,602 * EUR1,905 * AUD3,156

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR144 * AUD239

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP72 * EUR85 * AUD141

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2026

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,970 * GBP1,602 * EUR1,905 * AUD3,156

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR144 * AUD239

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP72 * EUR85 * AUD141

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2026

06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,970 * GBP1,602 * EUR1,905 * AUD3,156

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR144 * AUD239

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP72 * EUR85 * AUD141

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) IV 2026

18 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 (6 days)

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Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk

Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,970 * GBP1,602 * EUR1,905 * AUD3,156

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR144 * AUD239

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP72 * EUR85 * AUD141

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2026

23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,970 * GBP1,602 * EUR1,905 * AUD3,156

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR144 * AUD239

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP72 * EUR85 * AUD141

Our western South Africa Cape extensions, combined with our eastern South Africa tours, can produce up to an incredible 500 bird and 50 mammal species, including many South African endemics and near-endemics. Commencing in Cape Town, widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, we set out to explore the breathtaking Cape Peninsula, the succulent Tanqua Karoo, West Coast National Park and teeming pelagic waters. Cape targets include the comical African Penguin, Black Harrier, Ludwig’s Bustard, elusive Cinnamon-breasted Warbler, attractive Victorin’s Warbler, Karoo Lark, stunning Orange-breasted and Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, Cape Sugarbird, Protea, Cape and Forest Canaries, Cape Siskin, Cape Bulbul and Cape Rockjumper, the last belonging to a family that is endemic to southern Africa. Regional endemics could include Rufous-eared Warbler, Southern Boubou, Cape Batis, Cape Grassbird, Karoo Prinia, Karoo Eremomela, Cape Weaver, Fiscal Flycatcher, Namaqua Warbler, Cape Spurfowl and Olive Thrush. An unforgettable experience is definitely a pelagic trip out to sea from Cape Town, whereby finding a fishing vessel could produce literally thousands of birds in its wake. Indian and Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed and Shy Albatrosses, Cape and White-chinned Petrels, Southern and Northern Giant Petrels and Cape Gannet are regularly encountered. 

Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Top Birds

Cape Rockjumper; Cape Sugarbird; Cape Bulbul; Cape Siskin; Protea, Forest, Cape & Black-headed Canaries; Orange-breasted, Malachite & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds; African Penguin; African Oystercatcher; Crowned, Bank & Cape Cormorants; Hartlaub’s Gull; Black Harrier; Southern Black & Karoo Korhaans; Ludwig’s Bustard; Cape Spurfowl; Bokmakierie; Victorin’s, Namaqua, Rufous-eared, Cinnamon-breasted & Layard’s Warblers; Karoo Eremomela; Cape Penduline Tit; White-backed Mousebird; Karoo & Tractrac Chats; Karoo Scrub Robin; Southern Boubou; Fiscal & Fairy Flycatchers; Cape Batis; Cape Grassbird; Karoo Lark; Grey Tit; Grey-winged Francolin; Karoo & Olive Thrushes; South African Shelduck; Cape Shoveler; Indian & Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed & Shy Albatrosses; Southern & Northern Giant Petrels; Cape & White-chinned Petrels; Cape Gannet.

Top Mammals

Afro-Australian Fur Seal; Southern Right Whale; Common Eland; Blesbok (Bontebok); (Cape) Mountain Zebra; Hartebeest; Cape Grey Mongoose; Klipspringer; Springbok; Steenbok; Cape Grysbok (rare); Grey Rhebok; Chacma Baboon; Rock Hyrax; Meerkat.

Habitats Covered

Mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands

Expected Climate

Subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

Moderate. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels and most mobility capabilities. Can be a little tiring due to travel distances.

Accommodation

Good to comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Undemanding, most species provide good visuals. A small number of scarce/rare species.

Number of Species Expected

+-200

Other Attractions

Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good.

What our clients say about us

André Bernon
RT, South Africa 2018

As an experienced world traveller and birder, I must say that the Eastern South Africa and Cape Extension III tours went beyond my already high expectations. All in all, we saw nearly 540 bird species, plus many mammals, including the "Big Five". Our guide, Andre Bernon, really made an effort for us all to see each and every species, and was also very knowledgeable about reptiles, mammals, South African history etc. An excellent guide!

Adam Riley
GB, South Africa

What can I say about Adam. As a guide and companion he was first class. Very patient and his enthusiasm is infectious.

Daniel Danckwerts
TT - South Africa Rallid Quest 2019

There are not enough superlatives to describe Daniel Danckwerts! He is a superstar of a guide and I am glad I had the opportunity to tour with him, because he will be in great demand when the word gets out how amazing this tour was! Although he is one of your junior guides, he conducts himself with poise and confidence in excess of his years. His passion for birding, culture and history is unsurpassed and his laugh is absolutely infectious.  He knew all the hotspots for the notoriously difficult species on this tour and even when the birds weren't cooperating, he devised innovative means to ensure the group would have the best opportunity to see these very, very elusive birds. We learned a few lessons on this inaugural tour about patience and stamina.... it is certainly not for the faint-hearted because it requires a lot of hard work but the rewards certainly exceeded the effort.  Where else do you have the opportunity to see mythic flufftails and crakes all in one place? I will absolutely travel with Daniel again!

James Wade Lee
AF, South Africa 2023

Wade is an exceptional individual. Hard to believe he is not 21 and has such an understanding and knowledge of the animals. He also has a great personality and is a hard worker to insure that you get all the help needed to be safe in every aspect of the operation. Ryan was also a hard worker with the customers comfort and satisfaction always in mind. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the animals and their environment. The entire staff was very accommodating and helpful. It is a great operation and was a wonderful experience.

Daniel Danckwerts
LW, South Africa 2019

"Daniel was a fantastic guide. Great at handling everything and anything. Superb with all and great at talking to everyone - just a young man beyond his years. And his spotting and guiding skills were amazing. Will book another trio when he is guiding as soon as possible. "

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