07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,922 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,850 * AUD3,086
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD155 * GBP124 * EUR149 * AUD249
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD96 * GBP77 * EUR93 * AUD155
03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,922 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,850 * AUD3,086
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD155 * GBP124 * EUR149 * AUD249
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD96 * GBP77 * EUR93 * AUD155
24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,922 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,850 * AUD3,086
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD155 * GBP124 * EUR149 * AUD249
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD96 * GBP77 * EUR93 * AUD155
23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,976 * GBP1,575 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,172
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD150 * GBP119 * EUR144 * AUD240
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP70 * EUR85 * AUD142
13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,976 * GBP1,575 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,172
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD150 * GBP119 * EUR144 * AUD240
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP70 * EUR85 * AUD142
06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - 2 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,976 * GBP1,575 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,172
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD150 * GBP119 * EUR144 * AUD240
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP70 * EUR85 * AUD142
18 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,976 * GBP1,575 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,172
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD150 * GBP119 * EUR144 * AUD240
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP70 * EUR85 * AUD142
23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD1,976 * GBP1,575 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,172
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD150 * GBP119 * EUR144 * AUD240
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD88 * GBP70 * EUR85 * AUD142
Those who decide to do the Cape Extension will be treated to a feast of endemics and the remarkable beauty of the south-western Cape. The Mother City, Cape Town, widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, will be our base for part of the extension. From here we will range out to explore the varied ecosystems conveniently accessible from our comfortable accommodations. We will then make our way up the west coast where we will explore the dry country riches of the Tanqua Karoo to round off this unbeatable South African adventure.
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
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.
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.
Glen's pacing of the tour was particularly good - relaxed whenever possible and upping the pace when necessary. His responsiveness and attention to client requests was admirable, as was his general demeanor throughout. Nice to spend such a long trip with someone so enthusiastic and sociable.
I am still absorbing the wonderful trip that I took to South Africa. It was amazing. the guides, Glen Valentine and Riaan Botha were absolutely wonderful. They not only knew their birds and mammals, but they both had wonderful people skills. from the moment they showed up until they departed, I felt safe. They took good care of us, seeing to our basic needs, preparing us for the day's birds and itinerary.
André, who escorted us on four drives, is a superb tracker with great knowledge of the reserve and its denizens. He is also an expert on the birdlife of southern Africa and was able to bring the bush to life for us with knowledge of all that we saw.
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.
Greg gave the best introductory talk (regarding group dynamics and birding etiquette), that I have ever heard. Excellent.
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