From the lily-choked backwaters of the Okavango Panhandle, the flamingo-studded lagoons of Walvis Bay to the game-filled waterholes of Etosha and the breath-taking Victoria Falls, this tour provides incredible contrasts and an eco-tourism experience like no other!
This very popular overland safari is a birding and wildlife extravaganza, visiting some of the major highlights of three of Africa’s most remarkable countries, all offering vast areas of pristine wilderness. Birdlife abounds and we search for an impressive array of localized, as well as more widespread African species such as the sought-after Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane, Ludwig’s Bustard, Rüppell’s Korhaan, Secretarybird, Pel’s Fishing Owl (one of ten possible owls!), Hartlaub’s Spurfowl, the huge Coppery-tailed Coucal, Rüppell’s Parrot, Monteiro’s Hornbill, Rockrunner, Violet Wood Hoopoe, Bare-cheeked and Black-faced Babblers, Rosy-faced Lovebird, White-tailed Shrike, Herero Chat, Dune and Gray’s Larks, Violet-eared Waxbill – and so much more besides!
What's more, we have time to observe mammals, large and small, ranging from elephant shrews to Africa Elephant, Fur Seals to Hippopotamus, as well as exciting range of charismatic African big game including the fabled ’Big 5’.
The spectacular and dramatic scenery, coupled with quality mammal viewing and exceptional birding, all combine to make this one of our most popular birding adventures!
Ludwig’s & Kori Bustards; Rüppell’s & Northern Black Korhaans; Secretarybird; Pel’s Fishing Owl; Hartlaub’s & Red-billed Spurfowls; Rüppell’s Parrot; Monteiro’s, Damara Red-billed & Bradfield's Hornbills; Rockrunner; Violet Wood Hoopoe; Bare-cheeked, Southern Pied & Black-faced Babblers; Rosy-faced Lovebird; White-tailed Shrike; Herero Chat; chances for Shelley’s & Copper Sunbirds; Dune & Gray's Larks; African Skimmer(seasonal); Slaty Egret; Wattled Crane; Rock Pratincole (seasonal); Chestnut-banded Plover; Damara Tern; Cape, Bank & Crowned Cormorants; Burchell's & Double-banded Coursers; African Oystercatcher; Bradfield's Swift; Bokmakierie; Rufous-eared Warbler; South African Shelduck; Orange River White-eye; Dusky Sunbird; Cape Vulture; thousands of Lesser & Greater Flamingos.
The “Big Five” (Lion, Leopard, African Elephant, Black and White Rhinoceroses, African Buffalo); Cheetah; Hartmann’s sub-species of Mountain Zebra; Plains Zebra; Common Warthog; Giraffe; Roan & Sable Antelope; Red Lechwe; Topi; Common Eland; Springbok; Meerkat; Honey Badger; Dassie Rat; Spotted-necked Otter; South African & Damara Ground Squirrels; African Wild Cat; Central African Large-spotted Genet.
coastal estuaries, broad-leaved woodland, riverine forest, floodplains, grass plains, papyrus swamps, mountains, gravel and sandy deserts
temperatures are variable. Autumn/Winter (May to August) - can be warm during the day (reaching as much as 31°C / 88°F in the Caprivi). At night and in the early mornings it can, however, be very cold (as low as 5°C / 41°F in the central highlands of Namibia). Spring/Summer (September to April) - can be very high at this time of year, (reaching as much as 40°C / 104°F in the Caprivi).
10 & 1 Rockjumper leader
moderate pace, long drives, undemanding walks
comfortable hotels, national park bungalows and lodges
easy, open country birding
375-425
Namib sand dunes, Spitzkoppe, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls
excellent
We had a great time on the Namibia, etc. tour. Julian Parsons is a terrific guide, not just for birds (with which he is superb) but other dimensions of natural history, such as mammals, herps, plants, and geology. And he is a fine and thoughtful traveling companion, exceptionally helpful at every step of the way. We would be keen to go on Rockjumper trips with him as our guide, specifically, on future forays.
Greg is an excellent birder and worked hard to find as many species as possible, and also to make sure that everyone saw them. He was very genial company and took great care of everyone.
This was probably the best Rockjumper tour I have ever been on. I cannot praise our leader, Paul, highly enough. His enthusiasm for the birds was contagious and he made birding fun which is what its supposed to be. This was his first tour to this area and even though he got several lifers, I thought he was brilliant. Incredible at spotting and although my eyes are not what they used to be I came back with many wonderful photos and memories. We were Americans and one Canadian and we keep our records on eBird. Paul didnt have to do it, but he provided several eBird lists for each day of the tour and shared them with us. This made the trip for me. We dispensed with the checklist summaries that often take up so much time at the end of the day on other trips. Instead we got all the information we needed via eBird. My wife suffered a fall on the first day which took her to the emergency room. Paul was superb at providing first aid and taking care of her injuries as a "first responder" and continued to offer aid and comfort during the rest of the tour. He was also our driver and even though he had not been to all the places, he did a great job finding birding locations and maximizing our birding opportunities. Paul made a personal connections with everybody on the tour without playing favorites. It was a long tour but he kept the camaraderie going the whole time. Rockjumper is lucky to have him.
Thank you for a wonderful trip! Thank you, Andre Bernon, for all you did to make it so memorable!
Julian Parsons is an exceptional bird and nature guide in many respects - you can be proud to have him on your team. I couldn’t ask for more in a birding and total naturalist guide. His organization, attention to details, interest in the participants were all top notch. All those things that make a birding trip successful Julian attended to with energy, and enthusiasm. He was an excellent driver and put safety as #1. The amount of driving on this tour it would have been nice to have a driver and a guide. It’s one thing to know the birds, wildlife, plants, trees, etc. It's quite another to teach and explain the species to others. Julian is an exceptional teacher. He was always keen to go the extra step to provide the details and the understandings of the species, i.e. its behaviors, how it feeds, migration information, and on and on. Julian’s knowledge of the natural world is encyclopedic. Like all good teachers you never felt any question was too small or too trivial to ask - it’s a gift to be able to put the participants at ease so they feel comfortable to ask questions. There are many positive adjectives I could use to describe Julian as a person and as a professional bird/nature guide - the list is long. At the top is his character and kindness - it seems to be part of his being. I was grateful to have Julian as my guide - I hope I was a fraction as good as a participant.
16 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024 (18 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,239 * GBP5,797 * EUR6,768 * AUD11,079
Single Supplement: ZAR15,500 * USD825 * GBP661 * EUR772 * AUD1,263
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
03 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024 (18 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,239 * GBP5,797 * EUR6,768 * AUD11,079
Single Supplement: ZAR15,500 * USD825 * GBP661 * EUR772 * AUD1,263
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
22 Aug 2024 - 07 Sep 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,239 * GBP5,797 * EUR6,768 * AUD11,079
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD852 * GBP682 * EUR796 * AUD1,304
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
08 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,239 * GBP5,797 * EUR6,768 * AUD11,079
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD852 * GBP682 * EUR796 * AUD1,304
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
27 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,239 * GBP5,797 * EUR6,768 * AUD11,079
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD852 * GBP682 * EUR796 * AUD1,304
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
14 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (17 days)
ZAR135,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR135,950 * USD7,239 * GBP5,797 * EUR6,768 * AUD11,079
Single Supplement: ZAR16,000 * USD852 * GBP682 * EUR796 * AUD1,304
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
16 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,931 * GBP6,351 * EUR7,415 * AUD12,138
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD772 * GBP618 * EUR722 * AUD1,182
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
02 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,931 * GBP6,351 * EUR7,415 * AUD12,138
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD772 * GBP618 * EUR722 * AUD1,182
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
08 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,931 * GBP6,351 * EUR7,415 * AUD12,138
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD772 * GBP618 * EUR722 * AUD1,182
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
25 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 (17 days)
ZAR148,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR148,950 * USD7,931 * GBP6,351 * EUR7,415 * AUD12,138
Single Supplement: ZAR14,500 * USD772 * GBP618 * EUR722 * AUD1,182
Can be linked with: Zambia - Endemics Extension
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