16 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025 (12 days)
ZAR82,750 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR82,750 * USD4,563 * GBP3,645 * EUR4,386 * AUD7,022
Single Supplement: ZAR9,950 * USD549 * GBP438 * EUR527 * AUD844
Flight costs: ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP79 * EUR95 * AUD153
Embark on an 11-day adventure from the vibrant city of Cape Town to the wilds of Zululand. Begin with breathtaking ocean views and thrilling encounters with Great White Sharks and African Penguins. Marvel at Southern Right Whales and explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve's unique flora and fauna. Delight in the vibrant wildflowers of West Coast National Park and ascend Table Mountain for panoramic vistas. Wander the lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before flying to Durban and transferring to the Manyoni Game Reserve. Spend several days on safari, encountering diverse wildlife and enjoying luxurious accommodations at Zebra Hills Safari Lodge. Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of South Africa's stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, African Buffalo, African Elephant, Black & White Rhinoceros, African Wild Dog, Giraffe, Great White Shark, Southern Right Whale, Orange-breasted and Neergaard’s Sunbird, Cape Sugarbird, African Penguin, Cape Wildflowers, Table Mountain, Cape Point and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Cape Town, Boulder’s Beach, West Coast National Park, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, False Bay, Manyoni Game Reserve
The tour covers Cape Town and Manyoni Game Reserve, each with distinct winter climates. In Cape Town, expect cool to mild temperatures ranging from 8-18°C (46-64°F) with frequent rain showers, overcast days, and occasional clear, crisp weather. The winter winds can be strong, especially during cold fronts, so warm, waterproof clothing and layers are recommended. At Manyoni Game Reserve in Zululand, temperatures are milder, ranging from 10-25°C (50-77°F), with clear, sunny days and cool nights. This dry season is ideal for wildlife viewing as animals congregate around water sources. Light layers for daytime and warm clothing for early morning and evening game drives are advisable.
The tour combines active wildlife viewing and exploration with ample time for relaxation and enjoyment of the scenic surroundings, making it suitable for travelers looking for a balanced itinerary.
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Keith is a wonderful guide as well as a great person, and we are grateful to have made his acquaintance.
As a guide myself for more than 10 years (starting back in the early 90s), I believe I can give a sincere and realistic review of Greg de Klerk's performance during our nearly 2 weeks in Eastern South Africa. With this in mind, I can say that Greg did an excellent of maintaining and overseeing all aspects of our trip from start to finish. I particularly felt that his capacity for maintaining the various and sometimes complex logistics was impressive and well above average. Whether it was making sure that everyone's accommodations were comfortable, or helping us find a restroom during one challenging afternoon, when the restaurant we were eating in randomly closed their bathrooms down, Greg was always "on top of his game." This is not to mention his excellent abilities in the field as well. As a professional wildlife biologist, I was very impressed with Greg's abilities "beyond " just identifying species, so to speak. ln other words, Greg gave impressive, in-depth natural history descriptions of nearly every species of wildlife we recorded.
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.
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.
We are writing to say thank you for all you did for us on our recent Birds and Wine tour with you and Alvaro. We really enjoyed meeting you and spending two weeks touring with you around South Africa. The itinerary that you put together with Alvaro was great and all the arrangements worked out to give us a wonderful tour. Your knowledge of the birds and patience spent helping us find and see all the birds really helped us to enjoy our experience and increase our knowledge. We spent much of our time in the Manyoni Reserve in the vehicle with you and it was always exciting finding the wildlife and hearing your analysis of the situation. We also truly appreciated your selection of wineries to visit, the wines we tasted, and the wines you selected to take with us to Zebra Hills Lodge. Your knowledge of the wine and wineries greatly added to our pleasure on the tour. We live in the Northern California wine region and the opportunity to compare South Africa’s wine with the product we know was very enlightening for us. Both the wineries we visited and the wines we tasted convinced us that we were in an excellent wine producing region of the world.
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