Our western South Africa Cape extensions, combined with our eastern South Africa tours, can produce up to an incredible 500 bird and 50 mammal species, including many South African endemics and near-endemics. Commencing in Cape Town, widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, we set out to explore the breathtaking Cape Peninsula, the succulent Tanqua Karoo, West Coast National Park and teeming pelagic waters. Cape targets include the comical African Penguin, Black Harrier, Ludwig’s Bustard, elusive Cinnamon-breasted Warbler, attractive Victorin’s Warbler, Karoo Lark, stunning Orange-breasted and Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, Cape Sugarbird, Protea, Cape and Forest Canaries, Cape Siskin, Cape Bulbul and Cape Rockjumper, the last belonging to a family that is endemic to southern Africa. Regional endemics could include Rufous-eared Warbler, Southern Boubou, Cape Batis, Cape Grassbird, Karoo Prinia, Karoo Eremomela, Cape Weaver, Fiscal Flycatcher, Namaqua Warbler, Cape Spurfowl and Olive Thrush. An unforgettable experience is definitely a pelagic trip out to sea from Cape Town, whereby finding a fishing vessel could produce literally thousands of birds in its wake. Indian and Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed and Shy Albatrosses, Cape and White-chinned Petrels, Southern and Northern Giant Petrels and Cape Gannet are regularly encountered. 

Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Top Birds

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, and Layard’s Warblers, Karoo Eremomela, Cape Penduline Tit, White-backed Mousebird, Karoo and Tractrac Chats, Karoo Scrub Robin, Southern Boubou, Fiscal and Fairy Flycatchers, Cape Batis, Cape Grassbird, Karoo Lark, Grey Tit, Grey-winged Francolin, Olive Thrush, South African Shelduck, Cape Shoveler, Indian & Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed & Shy Albatrosses, Southern & Northern Giant Petrels, Cape and White-chinned Petrels, Cape Gannet

Top Mammals

Afro-Australian Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Common Eland, Blesbok (Bontebok), (Cape) Mountain Zebra, (Red) Hartebeest, Cape Grey Mongoose, Klipspringer, Springbok, Steenbok, Cape Grysbok, Grey Rhebok, Chacma Baboon, Rock Hyrax, Meerkat

Habitats Covered

mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands

Expected Climate

subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace with undemanding walks, some long drives

Accommodation

comfortable guesthouses

Ease of Birding

easy

Number of Species Expected

+-200

Other Attractions

Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

Douglas McCulloch
MW, South Africa 2018

Doug McCulloch did an excellent job. I have never seen a guide work so hard to get everyone on the birds. He gets high marks for his knowledge of the birds and his people-management skills.

Adam Riley
GB, South Africa

What can I say about Adam. As a guide and companion he was first class. Very patient and his enthusiasm is infectious.

Gareth Robbins
DH, South Africa Comp V

Gareth studiously worked to meet each participant’s individual needs without sacrificing the overall experience of the group. His audio sense and grasp of song probably even exceeded his other birding skills (which were quite formidable in their own right). His sense of humour and engagement with people was excellent.

André Bernon
PB, South Africa 2017

Pre-tour the office staff were superb in sorting out my problems and the personal touches added to our email communications really made a big difference to how I felt about the trip. The guide, Andre Bernon, was excellent. He was able to quickly and effectively locate and identify birds and get the group onto them. His knowledge of locations and ability to manage things on the ground showed real expertise and experience. His people skills and ability to ensure group dynamics were as smooth as possible was exceptional.

André Bernon
P

André, who escorted us on four drives, is a superb tracker with great knowledge of the reserve and its denizens. He is also an expert on the birdlife of southern Africa and was able to bring the bush to life for us with knowledge of all that we saw.

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2023

06 Oct 2023 - 11 Oct 2023 (6 days)

ZAR32,950 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Josop

Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,727 * GBP1,422 * EUR1,635 * AUD2,707

Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD173 * GBP142 * EUR164 * AUD271

Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD147 * GBP121 * EUR139 * AUD230

South Africa - Cape Extension VI 2023

27 Oct 2023 - 01 Nov 2023 (6 days)

ZAR32,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Josop

Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,727 * GBP1,422 * EUR1,635 * AUD2,707

Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD173 * GBP142 * EUR164 * AUD271

Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD147 * GBP121 * EUR139 * AUD230

South Africa - Cape Extension I 2024

19 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2024 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - 2 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk

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Tour Leader: James Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,884 * GBP1,551 * EUR1,784 * AUD2,954

Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP177 * EUR203 * AUD337

Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP134 * EUR154 * AUD255

South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2024

04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,884 * GBP1,551 * EUR1,784 * AUD2,954

Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP177 * EUR203 * AUD337

Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP134 * EUR154 * AUD255

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2024

25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)

ZAR35,950 - 4 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Josop

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,884 * GBP1,551 * EUR1,784 * AUD2,954

Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP177 * EUR203 * AUD337

Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP134 * EUR154 * AUD255

South Africa - Cape Extension I 2025

24 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 (6 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Lee

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,992 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,886 * AUD3,122

South Africa - Cape Extension II 2025

14 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025 (6 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Josop

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,992 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,886 * AUD3,122

South Africa - Cape Extension III 2025

07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Michael Meidlinger

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,992 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,886 * AUD3,122

South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2025

03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Lee

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,992 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,886 * AUD3,122

South Africa - Cape Extension V 2025

24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Lee

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,992 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,886 * AUD3,122

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