04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 1 Space Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,120 * GBP1,605 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,144
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern I 2026
13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,120 * GBP1,605 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,144
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern II 2026
06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,120 * GBP1,605 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,144
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern III 2026
18 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,120 * GBP1,605 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,144
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern IV 2026
23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,120 * GBP1,605 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,144
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern V 2026
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.
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.
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.
Mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands
Subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
Moderate. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels and most mobility capabilities. Can be a little tiring due to travel distances.
Good to comfortable.
Undemanding, most species provide good visuals. A small number of scarce/rare species.
+-200
Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine
Good to very good.
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.
Great tour with amazing birds to see. Greg and Ward did a terrific job of finding the birds and making sure we saw everything. Kruger National Park was spectacular and we had unbelievable views of the animals. Loved the safari vehicle through the park and would recommend using it on future tours. The van was good as we all had window seats. Unfortunately there were issues with opening a couple of the windows along with electrical issues with the refrigerator and charging units at each seat but the guides adjusted to the situation as needed to make the experience a good one. The trip had a lot of time inside the van and sighting/seeing birds from the van. I would have liked more walking maybe on the roads when possible but I understand we were trying to see as many birds as possible. Overall a remarkable trip lead by professional, experienced guides and a great group of birders made this trip memorable.
Having been a guide myself in Australia from time to time, I genuinely appreciated the time and effort Greg dedicated to preparing for each day of the tour; where possible, there was an alternative site or activity if ever bird sightings or weather did not go exactly to plan. Greg acted with great professionalism throughout the tour and looked after himself well so he could look after us while on the road and in the bush... For me, the bottom line is: Greg is an excellent birder and a bloody good guide, and, an absolute gem of a bloke. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed my time on the tour.
Keith Valentine is a great guide and his knowledge of the birds and their calls was just amazing.
Pre-tour the office staff were superb in sorting out my problems and the personal touches added to our email communications really made a big difference to how I felt about the trip. The guide, Andre Bernon, was excellent. He was able to quickly and effectively locate and identify birds and get the group onto them. His knowledge of locations and ability to manage things on the ground showed real expertise and experience. His people skills and ability to ensure group dynamics were as smooth as possible was exceptional.
South Africa - West 2024 - September 2024
South Africa - Allen (Cisticola Ref) 2024 - August 2024
South Africa (Cape & Kruger) - Kidwell - June 2024
South Africa - Kovich 2024 - June 2024
South Africa - Cape & Kruger I 2024 - June 2024
South Africa - Bletsch 2024 - March 2024
South Africa - Rallid Quest (Small Group) 2024 - February 2024
South Africa - Williamson Wild Dog ext (RWT) 2024 - February 2024
South Africa - Frederick 2024 - February 2024
South Africa - Cape Extension I 2024 - January 2024
South Africa - Eastern I 2024 - January 2024
South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2023 - November 2023
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour I 2023 - November 2023
South Africa - Ball Karoo 2023 - October 2023
South Africa - Eastern VI 2023 - October 2023
South Africa - Cape Extension V 2023 - October 2023
South Africa - Eastern V 2023 - September 2023
South Africa - Budget Eastern (Small Group) 2023 - September 2023
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