09 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,183 * GBP4,045 * EUR4,574 * AUD8,155
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD432 * GBP337 * EUR381 * AUD680
30 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,183 * GBP4,045 * EUR4,574 * AUD8,155
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD432 * GBP337 * EUR381 * AUD680
20 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - 1 Space Available on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,183 * GBP4,045 * EUR4,574 * AUD8,155
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD432 * GBP337 * EUR381 * AUD680
01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,183 * GBP4,045 * EUR4,574 * AUD8,155
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD432 * GBP337 * EUR381 * AUD680
09 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,183 * GBP4,045 * EUR4,574 * AUD8,155
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD432 * GBP337 * EUR381 * AUD680
11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,474 * GBP4,272 * EUR4,831 * AUD8,613
01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,474 * GBP4,272 * EUR4,831 * AUD8,613
22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,474 * GBP4,272 * EUR4,831 * AUD8,613
11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,474 * GBP4,272 * EUR4,831 * AUD8,613
25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,474 * GBP4,272 * EUR4,831 * AUD8,613
10 Jan 2028 - 24 Jan 2028 (15 days)
ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,744 * GBP4,484 * EUR5,070 * AUD9,039
31 Jan 2028 - 14 Feb 2028 (15 days)
ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,744 * GBP4,484 * EUR5,070 * AUD9,039
10 Apr 2028 - 24 Apr 2028 (15 days)
ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,744 * GBP4,484 * EUR5,070 * AUD9,039
04 Sep 2028 - 18 Sep 2028 (15 days)
ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,744 * GBP4,484 * EUR5,070 * AUD9,039
09 Oct 2028 - 23 Oct 2028 (15 days)
ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,744 * GBP4,484 * EUR5,070 * AUD9,039
23 Oct 2028 - 06 Nov 2028 (15 days)
ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,744 * GBP4,484 * EUR5,070 * AUD9,039
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.
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.
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.
Dune and mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation and coastal grasslands, mountains, wetlands
Subtropical with chances for occasional rain, warm to hot in Kruger and Zululand, cooler in highlands, can be cold in winter
5 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.
320 - 380 (400 - 450 with extension)
Kruger National Park, Sani Pass and Drakensberg Mountains, dramatic scenery, Zulu culture, Indian Ocean, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Good to very good. Some hides, mostly for mammal photography.
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.
As an experienced world traveller and birder, I must say that the Eastern South Africa and Cape Extension III tours went beyond my already high expectations. All in all, we saw nearly 540 bird species, plus many mammals, including the "Big Five". Our guide, Andre Bernon, really made an effort for us all to see each and every species, and was also very knowledgeable about reptiles, mammals, South African history etc. An excellent guide!
I had an excellent birding adventure. Daniel Danckwerts was superb at finding and identifying the myriad of species. He interfaces with the group exceptionally well, from the beginner birder to the pros on the tour. I would love to go on another birding tour with Dan, as he was exceptionally skilled at his craft. Other environmental/birding issues would pop up for conversation and he was skilled in his answers and knowledge. His passion for birding was very apparent, as well as his thoughtfulness in making sure everyone was on the bird and helping with our travel experience.
Since our trip left right after Easter, and the office was supposed to be closed, I REALLY appreciated Lorna responding to my questions in such a timely fashion. She was right there with answers. Accommodations were very very nice, esp Whale View Manor (within walking distance of penguins). The food was fabulous. Greg de Klerk is the best guide I’ve ever travelled with. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and has a great sense of humour. He did his best to make sure everyone saw as many birds as possible, and that we knew what we were seeing. He continually checked in with us, to make sure everyone was having a good time. He made a good trip into a great trip.
Both Greg and Wade were amazing. Greg has a fantastic knowledge of the area and it's wildlife. He was always willing to add information and facts regarding the wildlife we observed. He managed the tour expertly and his enthusiasm was contagious. And Wade is flat out the best bird/wildlife finder that I have ever been around. Truly extraordinary. The trip was beyond my expectations.
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