24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 2 Spaces Available on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,979 * GBP1,491 * EUR1,759 * AUD3,092
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD160 * GBP120 * EUR142 * AUD249
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP75 * EUR88 * AUD155
23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD2,034 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,808 * AUD3,178
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD154 * GBP116 * EUR137 * AUD241
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD91 * GBP68 * EUR81 * AUD142
13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD2,034 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,808 * AUD3,178
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD154 * GBP116 * EUR137 * AUD241
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD91 * GBP68 * EUR81 * AUD142
06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD2,034 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,808 * AUD3,178
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD154 * GBP116 * EUR137 * AUD241
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD91 * GBP68 * EUR81 * AUD142
23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)
ZAR36,950 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR36,950 * USD2,034 * GBP1,533 * EUR1,808 * AUD3,178
Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 * USD154 * GBP116 * EUR137 * AUD241
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 * USD91 * GBP68 * EUR81 * AUD142
25 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027 (6 days)
ZAR39,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR39,000 * USD2,146 * GBP1,618 * EUR1,909 * AUD3,354
15 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 (6 days)
ZAR39,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR39,000 * USD2,146 * GBP1,618 * EUR1,909 * AUD3,354
08 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 2027 (6 days)
ZAR39,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR39,000 * USD2,146 * GBP1,618 * EUR1,909 * AUD3,354
20 Sep 2027 - 25 Sep 2027 (6 days)
ZAR39,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR39,000 * USD2,146 * GBP1,618 * EUR1,909 * AUD3,354
25 Oct 2027 - 30 Oct 2027 (6 days)
ZAR39,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR39,000 * USD2,146 * GBP1,618 * EUR1,909 * AUD3,354
08 Nov 2027 - 13 Nov 2027 (6 days)
ZAR39,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR39,000 * USD2,146 * GBP1,618 * EUR1,909 * AUD3,354
Those who decide to do the Cape Extension will be treated to a feast of endemics and the remarkable beauty of the south-western Cape. The Mother City, Cape Town, widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, will be our base for part of the extension. From here we will range out to explore the varied ecosystems conveniently accessible from our comfortable accommodations. We will then make our way up the west coast where we will explore the dry country riches of the Tanqua Karoo to round off this unbeatable South African adventure.
Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Cape Rockjumper; Cape Sugarbird; Cape Bulbul; Cape Siskin; Protea, Forest, Cape & Black-headed Canaries; Orange-breasted, Malachite & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds; African Penguin; African Oystercatcher; Crowned, Bank & Cape Cormorants; Hartlaub’s Gull; Black Harrier; Southern Black & Karoo Korhaans; Ludwig’s Bustard; Cape Spurfowl; Bokmakierie; Victorin’s, Namaqua, Rufous-eared, Cinnamon-breasted & Layard’s Warblers; Karoo Eremomela; Cape Penduline Tit; White-backed Mousebird; Karoo & Tractrac Chats; Karoo Scrub Robin; Southern Boubou; Fiscal & Fairy Flycatchers; Cape Batis; Cape Grassbird; Karoo Lark; Grey Tit; Grey-winged Francolin; Karoo & Olive Thrushes; South African Shelduck; Cape Shoveler; Indian & Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed & Shy Albatrosses; Southern & Northern Giant Petrels; Cape & White-chinned Petrels; Cape Gannet.
Afro-Australian Fur Seal; Southern Right Whale; Common Eland; Blesbok (Bontebok); (Cape) Mountain Zebra; Hartebeest; Cape Grey Mongoose; Klipspringer; Springbok; Steenbok; Cape Grysbok (rare); Grey Rhebok; Chacma Baboon; Rock Hyrax; Meerkat.
Mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands
Subtropical with occasional rain, 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.
+-200
Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine
Good to very good.
I deeply appreciate that Keith Valentine worked hard to find the endemics and warblers that I had expressed an interest in.
This tour was fantastic-it exceeded all expectations in every aspect. The country is beautiful and it was shown to us in a way I will never forget - the plants, birds, mammals landscapes, insects and people. One of the most rounded lifetime experiences I have had. And now for the guide. Daniel was one of the best (if not the best) guide I’ve ever had. He has incredible birding skills-we missed nothing! His natural science knowledge is vast, especially for his age-it shows his love of nature and willingness to share it. He was very good with us as a group-able to joke around with everyone and meet individual needs. He adapted to all situations smoothly and with great confidence. His driving skills were superb-in the 13 000 km we traveled, not once did I think he made a dangerous or even slightly aggressive move. His choice of lodges and restaurants was great-we didn't lose any weight on the trip! I would travel with him anytime and will seek out destinations where I know he is the guide. Thanks Rockjumper for a wonderful trip.
First, compliments to whoever came up with the concept of this tour. It seems unusual, even unique. This was a second choice for us because COVID restrictions postponed our tour to Cape, Kruger, and the Victoria Falls extension. The inclusion of the wine tastings seemed whimsical but it was genius. It’s as if we had 2 different vacations, back-to-back, and both memorable. We suspect that logistics for this tour were especially challenging. Glen was more than up to the task, every booking was right on time and of excellent quality. Rockjumper is a class act! We had some really memorable sightings and wildlife experiences due to Glen’s knowledge and diligence. We also appreciate that besides the birds and big mammals he gave us lots of information on habitat, environmental challenges, and especially for Suna and me, knowledge of plants. We walk around our California neighbourhood and notice all the imported African plants growing in our yards! We felt the timing was good too. It was late spring in the fynbos with many flowers still showing, and we were able to see many migrant birds down from the north.
I would like to especially thank Julian Parsons for his outstanding guiding. Julian has just the right touch of skill and personality to make a tour like this fire on all cylinders. His ability is unique, a top-notch combination of outgoing and enthusiastic personality traits, deft handling of logistical details, fundamental knowledge of the landscapes and biota, and keeping the fire going for finding more birds. I do not give such praise lightly. I have myself have been an ecotour leader, so I well know how difficult it can be to keep satisfied the very demanding expectations of diverse participants. Julian possesses a novel blend of open-mindedness, too, which can be a scarce trait in birding guides. If Julian were the guide on an itinerary that I wished to sign up for, his presence could be a deciding criteria for my participation with a RockJumper tour. In addition to the guide, the itinerary, food, and accommodations all exceeded my personal expectations. Lodging at Hout Bay and Calvinia stand out, but frankly all of it was excellent.
I am not a twitcher or even a knowledgeable birdwatcher, but I am always keen to see new things. Our ranger André had a huge knowledge of birds. He shared this and more about all the flora and fauna that we came across. He explained about insects and trees as we passed them and didn't fail to answer a question.
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