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.
*2024 Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Client TestimonialsTour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,776 * GBP1,453 * EUR1,649 * AUD2,662
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD178 * GBP146 * EUR165 * AUD267
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD151 * GBP123 * EUR140 * AUD226
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,776 * GBP1,453 * EUR1,649 * AUD2,662
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD178 * GBP146 * EUR165 * AUD267
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD151 * GBP123 * EUR140 * AUD226
Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,500 * USD1,698 * GBP1,389 * EUR1,577 * AUD2,545
Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,500 * USD1,698 * GBP1,389 * EUR1,577 * AUD2,545
Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,500 * USD1,698 * GBP1,389 * EUR1,577 * AUD2,545
Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,500 * USD1,698 * GBP1,389 * EUR1,577 * AUD2,545
Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,500 * USD1,698 * GBP1,389 * EUR1,577 * AUD2,545
The game drives were fantastic, André’s knowledge and attention to detail could certainly be used as the benchmark for all lodges. We were often stopping to wipe away the tears of laughter and the times spent on the drives with André will certainly be remembered. Hats off to you André, you really made our trip!!!
There are not enough superlatives to describe Daniel Danckwerts! He is a superstar of a guide and I am glad I had the opportunity to tour with him, because he will be in great demand when the word gets out how amazing this tour was! Although he is one of your junior guides, he conducts himself with poise and confidence in excess of his years. His passion for birding, culture and history is unsurpassed and his laugh is absolutely infectious. He knew all the hotspots for the notoriously difficult species on this tour and even when the birds weren't cooperating, he devised innovative means to ensure the group would have the best opportunity to see these very, very elusive birds. We learned a few lessons on this inaugural tour about patience and stamina.... it is certainly not for the faint-hearted because it requires a lot of hard work but the rewards certainly exceeded the effort. Where else do you have the opportunity to see mythic flufftails and crakes all in one place? I will absolutely travel with Daniel again!
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.
We‘ve had a fantastic time in Cape Town so far, please express our gratitude to Greg again as well for the great time we had with him.
Doug is a wonderful guide with a lot of passion of rbirding, nature and the environment. He worked very hard in finding the birds and trying to make the trip enjoable for all, which was truly appreciated!! Thank you!!