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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group)

© Drakensberg Rockjumper by Adam Riley
South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2026

09 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,343 * GBP4,059 * EUR4,637 * AUD8,133)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD446 * GBP338 * EUR387 * AUD678)

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2026

30 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,343 * GBP4,059 * EUR4,637 * AUD8,133)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD446 * GBP338 * EUR387 * AUD678)

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2026

20 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 1 SPACE AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,343 * GBP4,059 * EUR4,637 * AUD8,133)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD446 * GBP338 * EUR387 * AUD678)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,343 * GBP4,059 * EUR4,637 * AUD8,133)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD446 * GBP338 * EUR387 * AUD678)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2026

09 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,343 * GBP4,059 * EUR4,637 * AUD8,133)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD446 * GBP338 * EUR387 * AUD678)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2027

11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR95,000 (USD5,643 * GBP4,287 * EUR4,897 * AUD8,589)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2027

01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR95,000 (USD5,643 * GBP4,287 * EUR4,897 * AUD8,589)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR95,000 (USD5,643 * GBP4,287 * EUR4,897 * AUD8,589)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR99,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,500 (USD5,910 * GBP4,490 * EUR5,129 * AUD8,996)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR99,500 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,500 (USD5,910 * GBP4,490 * EUR5,129 * AUD8,996)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2027

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2028

10 Jan 2028 - 24 Jan 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,922 * GBP4,499 * EUR5,139 * AUD9,014)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2028

31 Jan 2028 - 14 Feb 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,922 * GBP4,499 * EUR5,139 * AUD9,014)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2028

10 Apr 2028 - 24 Apr 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,922 * GBP4,499 * EUR5,139 * AUD9,014)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2028

04 Sep 2028 - 18 Sep 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,922 * GBP4,499 * EUR5,139 * AUD9,014)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) IV 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2028

09 Oct 2028 - 23 Oct 2028 (15 days)

ZAR105,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR105,900 (USD6,291 * GBP4,779 * EUR5,459 * AUD9,575)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2028

23 Oct 2028 - 06 Nov 2028 (15 days)

ZAR105,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR105,900 (USD6,291 * GBP4,779 * EUR5,459 * AUD9,575)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

The provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga on South Africa’s eastern seaboard boast some of the country’s finest birding as well as exceptional mammal viewing. An impressive 750+ bird species occur within the region, reflecting the incredible natural diversity of the area; and this, coupled with a modern infrastructure well suited to the needs of the modern traveller, makes birding here an absolute delight. From the classic African savanna of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and the teeming Zululand game reserves to the endemic-rich mist-belt forests of the Natal Midlands and the lofty peaks of the magnificent Drakensberg, this tour of eastern South Africa offers the very best of southern African birding and game viewing!

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

Top Birds

Blue, Wattled & Grey Crowned Cranes; Denham’s Bustard; Blue Korhaan; Southern Bald Ibis; Drakensberg Rockjumper; Gurney’s Sugarbird; Bush Blackcap; Ground, Bennett's & Olive Woodpeckers; Knysna, Purple-crested & Livingstone’s Turacos; Chorister Robin-Chat; Drakensberg & Karoo Prinias; Grey Tit; Karoo & Olive Thrushes; Fairy Flycatcher; Layard's & Chestnut-vented Warblers; Cape Parrot; Narina Trogon; Gorgeous & Olive Bushshrikes; Spotted & Orange Ground Thrushes; Cape & Sentinel Rock Thrushes; Rudd’s Apalis; Woodward’s & Cape Batises; Grey Waxbill; Brown & Bearded Scrub Robins; Buff-streaked & Sickle-winged Chats; Pink-throated Twinspot; Neergaard’s, Scarlet-chested & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds; Green Malkoha; Half-collared & Giant Kingfishers; Little & White-fronted Bee-eaters; Southern Boubou; Cape & Forest Canaries; Cape, Spectacled & Southern Brown-throated Weavers; Yellow-breasted Pipit.

Top Mammals

Lion; Leopard; African Elephant; African Buffalo; Black & White Rhinoceroses; Meerkat, African Wild Dog; Black Wildebeest; Nyala; Cheetah; Southern Giraffe; Greater Kudu; Plains Zebra; Common Warthog; Common Eland; Sloggett’s Vlei Rat; Common Hippopotamus.

Habitats Covered

Dune and mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation and coastal grasslands, mountains, wetlands

Expected Climate

Subtropical with chances for occasional rain, warm to hot in Kruger and Zululand, cooler in highlands, can be cold in winter

Max Group Size

5 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

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

320 - 380 (400 - 450 with extension)

Other Attractions

Kruger National Park, Sani Pass and Drakensberg Mountains, dramatic scenery, Zulu culture, Indian Ocean, iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good. Some hides, mostly for mammal photography.

What our clients say about us

Daniel Danckwerts
AM - South Africa 2022

Dan was excellent and really knowledgeable.

Daniel Danckwerts
CS - South Africa 2019

I had an excellent birding adventure. Daniel Danckwerts was superb at finding and identifying the myriad of species. He interfaces with the group exceptionally well, from the beginner birder to the pros on the tour. I would love to go on another birding tour with Dan, as he was exceptionally skilled at his craft. Other environmental/birding issues would pop up for conversation and he was skilled in his answers and knowledge. His passion for birding was very apparent, as well as his thoughtfulness in making sure everyone was on the bird and helping with our travel experience.

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.

David Hoddinott
NP, South Africa

It was a great pleasure to meet David Hoddinott, and a privilege really to spend time with such a great birder. Mine was a focussed trip around several species not seen in South Africa, and we saw all the birds, including a wonderful view of a male Buff-spotted Flufftail. David also found a few species where I had only had single sightings previously. We had to reschedule my trip at short notice and the Tailormade team at RJ were really helpful to ensure this section of our trip went ahead. Many thanks.

Gregory de Klerk
KK, Eastern South Africa X 2016

Greg was a fantastic guide, and I hope that I can take another tour/bird with him again in the future. I greatly enjoyed birding and spending time with him, he was very personable and I'm glad that we were able to become friends. Greg knew where to search for the birds and was extremely knowledgeable about birds and other wildlife and natural history. I also greatly appreciated how Greg dealt with issues that arose with other guests, and how quickly he tried to step in and prevent problems from escalating further. Guiding can be a difficult job, and Greg did a terrific job.

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