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South Africa - Cape Extension

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South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2024

04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD2,038 * GBP1,543 * EUR1,832 * AUD3,022

Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD232 * GBP176 * EUR209 * AUD345

Can be linked with:

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR3,100 * USD176 * GBP133 * EUR158 * AUD261

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2024

25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD2,038 * GBP1,543 * EUR1,832 * AUD3,022

Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD232 * GBP176 * EUR209 * AUD345

Can be linked with:

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR3,100 * USD176 * GBP133 * EUR158 * AUD261

South Africa - Cape Extension III 2025

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD2,038 * GBP1,543 * EUR1,832 * AUD3,022

Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD164 * GBP124 * EUR148 * AUD244

Can be linked with:

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD102 * GBP77 * EUR92 * AUD151

South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2025

03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD2,038 * GBP1,543 * EUR1,832 * AUD3,022

Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD164 * GBP124 * EUR148 * AUD244

Can be linked with:

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD102 * GBP77 * EUR92 * AUD151

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2025

24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD2,038 * GBP1,543 * EUR1,832 * AUD3,022

Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD164 * GBP124 * EUR148 * AUD244

Can be linked with:

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD102 * GBP77 * EUR92 * AUD151

South Africa - Cape Extension I 2026

23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)

ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension II 2026

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)

ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension III 2026

06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)

ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2026

18 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 (6 days)

ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2026

23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)

ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available

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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.

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 / 8 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

David Hoddinott
DS - South Africa 2021

The tour was expertly led by David Hoddinott, who was attentive to the clients and exceptionally knowledgeable. He ensured everyone had seen each species of bird encountered. The weather took a turn, but David was keen to stick out as long as it was safe to give us the best chance of maximising our species. Highly recommended.

David Hoddinott
OS - South Africa 2019

David Hoddinott was a superior guide with extensive knowledge (of course) about the avifauna, but also provided good knowledge about other nature matters as well as SA culture and geography apart from being an overall nice person. Would highly recommend.

Gregory de Klerk
JB, South Africa

Greg gave the best introductory talk (regarding group dynamics and birding etiquette), that I have ever heard. Excellent.

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
RO, South Africa 2022

Gregory was an excellent tour leader and bird guide. I would happily travel with him again.

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