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South Africa - Cape Extension

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South Africa - Cape Extension III 2025

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available

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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

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 * 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

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2025

24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - 3 Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2026

23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - No Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2026

13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2026

06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - 2 Spaces Available

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) IV 2026

18 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 (6 days)

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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

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2026

23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 - Spaces Available

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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.

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

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

+-200

Other Attractions

Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good.

What our clients say about us

Glen Valentine
RH & SH, South Africa 2021

First, compliments to whoever came up with the concept of this tour. It seems unusual, even unique. This was a second choice for us because COVID restrictions postponed our tour to Cape, Kruger, and the Victoria Falls extension. The inclusion of the wine tastings seemed whimsical but it was genius. It’s as if we had 2 different vacations, back-to-back, and both memorable. We suspect that logistics for this tour were especially challenging. Glen was more than up to the task, every booking was right on time and of excellent quality. Rockjumper is a class act! We had some really memorable sightings and wildlife experiences due to Glen’s knowledge and diligence. We also appreciate that besides the birds and big mammals he gave us lots of information on habitat, environmental challenges, and especially for Suna and me, knowledge of plants. We walk around our California neighbourhood and notice all the imported African plants growing in our yards! We felt the timing was good too. It was late spring in the fynbos with many flowers still showing, and we were able to see many migrant birds down from the north.

André Bernon
A

A massive thanks has to go to André, the ranger, he was exceptional. His knowledge of wildlife was incredible. We were able to learn so much about the animals, plants and he is the 'bird' guru!! We cant thank him enough for his time, going out of his way to show us everything possible, we saw everything.

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.

Julian Parsons
RK, South Africa

The tour was fantastic. Julian Parsons is an excellent guide. Outstanding with both birds and people. Several times he was required to troubleshoot problems and issues and did so without distracting from the trip in any way. Our driver was also fantastic. Two flat tires, but he quickly changed out to the spare and arranged to have both fixed, after hours! He was very personable and incredibly safe driver. We always arrived on time (or early) without incident, including when we had the flat tires.

Gregory de Klerk
CS - South Africa

We‘ve had a fantastic time in Cape Town so far, please express our gratitude to Greg again as well for the great time we had with him.

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