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.
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
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
mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands
subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader
moderate pace with undemanding walks, some long drives
comfortable guesthouses
easy
+-200
Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine
excellent
This was a trip of firsts for me - first time in Africa, first time on a birding tour, and first time travelling solo on an international trip. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or a better guide. The primary reason the experience was so positive was due to the efforts of our guide, Gareth Robbins. He is an excellent birder and was determined to accommodate all of our wishlists. He was not satisfied unless everyone in the group got good looks at a bird, and went to great lengths to ensure this. His enthusiasm was contagious and set the tone for a fun and pleasant group dynamic. As an added bonus, Gareth had me, and the rest of our group, breaking out in laughter on many occasions! I look forward to participating in a future Rockjumper tour (and hopefully one where Gareth is the guide!).
The tour was great. I got along well with the other participants and I greatly appreciated Greg de Klerk. I quickly realised he knew what he was doing and could relax. He was careful to make sure we all got to see all the birds. I will definitely use Rockjumper again... Can't go wrong!
This was my first Rockjumper trip, and it was a great one! Gareth was an outstanding guide, with a detailed knowledge about the birds and where to find them, and a great sense of humor as well. I will be signing up for another tour with him.
Gareth Robbins is an excellent guide and did a fantastic job managing the group and our expectations. He has a wealth of knowledge and provided information on various topics, including the flora, fauna, culture and everything in between.
Keith is a wonderful guide as well as a great person, and we are grateful to have made his acquaintance.
06 Oct 2023 - 11 Oct 2023 (6 days)
ZAR32,950 - 1 Space Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,751 * GBP1,429 * EUR1,652 * AUD2,697
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD175 * GBP143 * EUR165 * AUD270
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR140 * AUD229
27 Oct 2023 - 01 Nov 2023 (6 days)
ZAR32,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,751 * GBP1,429 * EUR1,652 * AUD2,697
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD175 * GBP143 * EUR165 * AUD270
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD149 * GBP121 * EUR140 * AUD229
19 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 2 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: James Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,911 * GBP1,559 * EUR1,803 * AUD2,943
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD218 * GBP178 * EUR206 * AUD336
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD165 * GBP134 * EUR155 * AUD254
04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,911 * GBP1,559 * EUR1,803 * AUD2,943
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD218 * GBP178 * EUR206 * AUD336
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD165 * GBP134 * EUR155 * AUD254
25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,911 * GBP1,559 * EUR1,803 * AUD2,943
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD218 * GBP178 * EUR206 * AUD336
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD165 * GBP134 * EUR155 * AUD254
24 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,020 * GBP1,648 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,111
14 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,020 * GBP1,648 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,111
07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Michael Meidlinger
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,020 * GBP1,648 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,111
03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,020 * GBP1,648 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,111
24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,020 * GBP1,648 * EUR1,906 * AUD3,111
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