Rockjumper Birding Tours proudly offers quality birding adventures, expertly guided by our passionate and experienced professional tour leaders. Our 300 scheduled tours annually explore the world’s prime birding areas, and our Tailor-made department can custom design your dream birding vacation.
Our leader to guest ratio is among the best in the industry. Some cruises are different, but typically our tours have about eight participants, providing RJ guests a personalized tour experience. 1 Leader : up to 8 guests, 2 Leaders : 8 – 12 guests
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Learn MoreThe whole tour went very well. Bobby was constantly attentive and always in good spirits. Eric was very knowledgeable about all the avifauna and ecology of his country and had a very good 'ear'. Accommodation, food and travel was of a good standard and the weather treat us well. All in all, an excellent trip.
Daniel Danckwerts is an incredible tour leader. It was my honor and privilege to be led by him.
This trip was a fantastic experience for me, both as a traveler and as an intermediate birder. Kenya is an extraordinary country to explore, and this itinerary certainly delivered a huge variety of habitats, birds, and landscapes. The days were long, packed, and sometimes demanding, but the rewards were genuinely worth it. One thing I appreciated throughout the tour was how clear it became that the logistics—especially the long hours in the jeep—were simply part of what was needed to make the birding goals possible. In my own line of work, planning and logistics are everything, so I fully understood what was happening behind the scenes. Whenever we had to eat in the vehicle, Stephan always explained honestly why: because there was no smarter alternative if we wanted to reach the planned areas and have the best shot at our targets. And he was right. As for the guiding, Stephan was excellent. He’s tireless in the field, extremely sharp, and incredibly knowledgeable—but what stood out most for me was how approachable he is. As an intermediate birder, I never once felt overlooked or rushed. He taught, explained, and helped me refine my skills without ever making me feel inadequate or behind the group. His patience, clarity, and genuine interest in helping each participant improve made a huge impact on my experience. He was also very receptive to feedback. Whenever we shared observations or suggestions, he didn’t just brush them off; he acknowledged them and showed real appreciation. That kind of attitude goes a long way on a long tour. Regarding the itinerary, while it was certainly comprehensive, I personally feel it might have flowed better in reverse. Starting with the more demanding, longer days and the less captivating sites—and ending with the “wow” locations—would have given the trip a stronger final note. Our last three days felt long and tiring, and they didn’t quite match the excitement of earlier highlights. A reordering could create a more compelling and energizing finish. I also believe that including the Masai Mara would take this tour from excellent to truly iconic. The Mara is one of East Africa’s crown jewels, both for birds and mammals, and we would have happily paid more or added extra days to include it. As part of a “mega” Kenya itinerary, it feels like a natural and very valuable addition. Accommodation-wise, most lodges were very good, some even excellent. A few were more basic but still fine. The main outlier was the Blue Post Hotel, where the rooms we received didn’t reflect what is advertised online. All in all, the experience was memorable, the birding phenomenal, and the group dynamic wonderful. I walked away with new skills, new species, and a renewed appreciation for what such a complex tour takes to run well. I’d happily travel with Rockjumper again—especially if Stephan is leading.
Roger was an excellent guide - really enthusiastic and skilled at getting everyone on the bird. This was an excellent trip, short but we got lots of birds.
My husband and I just returned from the "Kenya and Tanzania Birds and Big Game, Small Group #2" tour. Our tour was everything we hoped it would be and more. We especially want to compliment our guide, Paul Josop. Paul really, really made this trip. There are tons of excellent birders and naturalist guides, and Paul certainly is one of the best. His ability to spot and recall the names and details of the animal (and many plants!) was terrific. That said, there is a lot more to guiding than being a top-notch naturalist. Paul is charismatic, enthusiastic, always considerate of the safety and well-being of his clients, and, simply, a joy to be around. He handles difficult situations (and there will always be some) with wisdom. We'd love to participate in another tour with Paul and hope to do so in the future.
Paul was one of the best tour leaders I have ever had the pleasure of travelling with. He was incredibly enthusiastic, excellent at showing you where the birds were and keen to ensure that everyone saw the birds. Nothing was too much trouble for him and the tour went very smoothly thanks to him and the local guide (who was also excellent). The accommodation was sometimes a little basic but presumably reflected what was available in Ghana. A brilliant tour.
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