31 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 (18 days)
USD10,295 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,295 (GBP7,985 * EUR9,089 * AUD16,075)
Single Supplement: USD750 (GBP582 * EUR662 * AUD1,171)
06 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 (18 days)
USD10,295 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,295 (GBP7,985 * EUR9,089 * AUD16,075)
Single Supplement: USD750 (GBP582 * EUR662 * AUD1,171)
18 Apr 2026 - 05 May 2026 (18 days)
USD10,295 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,295 (GBP7,985 * EUR9,089 * AUD16,075)
Single Supplement: USD750 (GBP582 * EUR662 * AUD1,171)
24 Apr 2026 - 11 May 2026 (18 days)
USD10,295 2 SPACES AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,295 (GBP7,985 * EUR9,089 * AUD16,075)
Single Supplement: USD750 (GBP582 * EUR662 * AUD1,171)
06 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 (18 days)
USD10,295 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Tyler Davis
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,295 (GBP7,985 * EUR9,089 * AUD16,075)
Single Supplement: USD750 (GBP582 * EUR662 * AUD1,171)
31 Mar 2027 - 17 Apr 2027 (18 days)
USD10,700 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,700 (GBP8,300 * EUR9,446 * AUD16,708)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
06 Apr 2027 - 23 Apr 2027 (18 days)
USD10,700 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,700 (GBP8,300 * EUR9,446 * AUD16,708)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
18 Apr 2027 - 05 May 2027 (18 days)
USD10,700 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,700 (GBP8,300 * EUR9,446 * AUD16,708)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
24 Apr 2027 - 11 May 2027 (18 days)
USD10,700 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,700 (GBP8,300 * EUR9,446 * AUD16,708)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
29 Mar 2028 - 15 Apr 2028 (18 days)
USD11,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour Price (Per person): USD11,300 (GBP8,765 * EUR9,976 * AUD17,644)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
04 Apr 2028 - 21 Apr 2028 (18 days)
USD11,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD11,300 (GBP8,765 * EUR9,976 * AUD17,644)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
16 Apr 2028 - 03 May 2028 (18 days)
USD11,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour Price (Per person): USD11,300 (GBP8,765 * EUR9,976 * AUD17,644)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
22 Apr 2028 - 09 May 2028 (18 days)
USD11,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD11,300 (GBP8,765 * EUR9,976 * AUD17,644)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Our Kenya & Tanzania Birds & Big Game safaris are designed to maximize both the big game experience and birding by selecting the very best and most accessible destinations in these two vast lands. In Tanzania, we visit the legendary Ngorongoro Crater and endless plains of the Serengeti. Our excursion to these, the most famous game reserves in the world, is timed for the annual wildebeest migration. We can expect to find tens of thousands of these and other animals in the parks. The Crater itself teems with big game and supports the highest density of large predators on the planet. We will also visit Tarangire, home to a huge diversity and volume of animals attracted to its perennial rivers. In Kenya, we explore key reserves offering a variety of habitats from the game-filled Amboseli lying in the shadows of Kilimanjaro, the montane forests of Mt Kenya, fantastic Shaba in the dry Samburu region and Lake Nakuru that glows pink with millions of flamingos.
With a maximum size of six expertly-guided participants, our small groups score up to 500 bird species, enjoy unparalleled African mammal and cultural experiences and spend time at some truly incredible lodges. It’s no wonder that this is one of our most popular tours, and for private groups of family or friends, we cannot give it a higher recommendation.
Some of the special birds we expect to see include the beautiful Golden-winged Sunbird, the gaudy Vulturine Guineafowl, fabulous Golden-breasted Starling, Bar-tailed Trogon and Fischer’s Lovebird. If this is your first visit to Africa, you will be delighted by a plethora of typical African birds; Ostrich, Hamerkop, Secretarybird, Bateleur, hornbills, woodhoopoes, weavers and waxbills.
chances for millions of flamingos, Secretarybird, Vulturine Guineafowl, Grey-breasted Spurfowl, Fischer's & Yellow-collared Lovebird, Golden-breasted & Ashy Starling, Rufous-tailed Weaver, Kori Bustard, Bar-tailed Trogon, Golden-winged Sunbird
the “Big Five” and typical African megafauna, Cheetah, Striped Hyena, Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Lesser Kudu, Serval
lowland & montane forests, Acacia savanna, rivers and wetlands, rocky gorges, grassland, semi-desert
warm to hot, dry conditions, but cool at higher elevations and rain can be expected
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader
undemanding to moderate pace, moderate walking and some long drives
comfortable to very comfortable lodges
mostly easy birding
450+
Oldupai Prehistoric site, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro & Mt Kenya, Maasai and other tribes, African curios
excellent
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.
This was one of the best five of the 53 guided birding tours I have taken! Paul Josop is not only a truly excellent local guide who knows African birds and their calls phenomenally well, but is also extremely pleasant to deal with, polite, supportive of all levels of participant birding skills and very thoughtful. Paul also has an infectious sense of humor: We all laughed a lot on this tour! He loves to teach participants the finer points of the biology of the animals and plants encountered on a tour; he also managed group dynamics very well. It is clear that Paul enjoys guiding and he is very focused on getting all of the tour participants onto every bird species we encountered: He is living proof of my dictum that ""A good local guide is a thing of joy"". Our two local guide/drivers, Roger in Tanzania and Edson in Kenya, were also excellent: They dealt very well with severely pot-holed African roads and erratic African drivers and traffic; they also pointed out very many birds and big game as we bounced through the national parks, reserves and paved roads, all filled with aggressive opposing traffic! They have my highest recommendation. However, I do urge the local tour operator, Tanzania Birding and Beyond, to have their Land Cruiser passenger seats rebuilt - they were singularly uncomfortable on our long drives. This Rockjumper tour has my highest recommendation for all levels of participants' birding skills.
Greg de Klerk was a wonderful leader. He knew exactly how to lead this relaxed tour. He always made sure that the needs of everyone in group were being met. He also demonstrated incredible knowledge of both the birds and the animals. I would go anywhere with him on another related tour.
Thank you for a wonderful experience! The tour exceeded my expectations. Andre Bernon is an extremely talented and knowledgeable guide. His eyes and ears are incredible and he is very thoughtful with his guests.
Heinz Ortmann was charming and funny, outstanding on the birds and other animals, and excellent in dealing with the logistics. I would be very happy to travel with Heinz again.
Kenya - Mega Birding Tour 2025 - November 2025
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) IV 2025 - April 2025
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) II 2025 - April 2025
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) III 2025 - April 2025
Kenya - Birds & Big Game (Relaxed) I 2025 - April 2025
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) I 2025 - April 2025
Kenya - Mega Birding Tour 2024 - November 2024
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game III 2024 - April 2024
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game I 2024 - April 2024
Kenya - Birds & Big Game (Relaxed) II 2024 - February 2024
Kenya - Highlights II 2023 - November 2023
Kenya - Highlights I 2023 - October 2023
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game IV 2023 - April 2023
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game III 2023 - April 2023
Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game I 2023 - March 2023
Kenya - Mega Birding Tour I 2023 - March 2023
Kenya - Relaxed 2023 - March 2023
Kenya - Highlights 2022 - November 2022
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