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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,151 * GBP4,035 * EUR4,571 * AUD8,131

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD429 * GBP336 * EUR381 * 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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,151 * GBP4,035 * EUR4,571 * AUD8,131

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD429 * GBP336 * EUR381 * 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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,151 * GBP4,035 * EUR4,571 * AUD8,131

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD429 * GBP336 * EUR381 * AUD678

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,151 * GBP4,035 * EUR4,571 * AUD8,131

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD429 * GBP336 * EUR381 * AUD678

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,151 * GBP4,035 * EUR4,571 * AUD8,131

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD429 * GBP336 * EUR381 * AUD678

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

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,440 * GBP4,262 * EUR4,827 * AUD8,587

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

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,440 * GBP4,262 * EUR4,827 * AUD8,587

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

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,440 * GBP4,262 * EUR4,827 * AUD8,587

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,440 * GBP4,262 * EUR4,827 * AUD8,587

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - 3 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,440 * GBP4,262 * EUR4,827 * AUD8,587

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 * USD5,709 * GBP4,473 * EUR5,066 * AUD9,012

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 * USD5,709 * GBP4,473 * EUR5,066 * AUD9,012

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 * USD5,709 * GBP4,473 * EUR5,066 * AUD9,012

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 * USD5,709 * GBP4,473 * EUR5,066 * AUD9,012

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2028

09 Oct 2028 - 23 Oct 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,709 * GBP4,473 * EUR5,066 * AUD9,012

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2028

23 Oct 2028 - 06 Nov 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,709 * GBP4,473 * EUR5,066 * AUD9,012

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

André Bernon
SC, South Africa 2018

Andre Bernon was excellent at sharing his expertise and assisting even the most novice birder (me). We couldn't have asked for a better professional. And he was so personable, considerate and had a great sense of humor.

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.

Gregory de Klerk
CG, South Africa

Greg de Klerk worked hard to get us the sightings, to ensure everyone got a "good look" and to keep us as safe and as comfortable as possible. I especially appreciated his additional information about field marks, behaviour, the habitat/area, history and culture.

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!

Julian Parsons
CH, South Africa

I would like to especially thank Julian Parsons for his outstanding guiding. Julian has just the right touch of skill and personality to make a tour like this fire on all cylinders. His ability is unique, a top-notch combination of outgoing and enthusiastic personality traits, deft handling of logistical details, fundamental knowledge of the landscapes and biota, and keeping the fire going for finding more birds. I do not give such praise lightly. I have myself have been an ecotour leader, so I well know how difficult it can be to keep satisfied the very demanding expectations of diverse participants. Julian possesses a novel blend of open-mindedness, too, which can be a scarce trait in birding guides. If Julian were the guide on an itinerary that I wished to sign up for, his presence could be a deciding criteria for my participation with a RockJumper tour. In addition to the guide, the itinerary, food, and accommodations all exceeded my personal expectations. Lodging at Hout Bay and Calvinia stand out, but frankly all of it was excellent.

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