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.
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Client Testimonials
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern III 2022
Tour price (Per person): ZAR27,950 * USD1,758 * GBP1,321 * EUR1,550 * AUD2,466
Single Supplement: ZAR2,950 * USD185 * GBP139 * EUR164 * AUD260
Flight costs: ZAR1,250 * USD79 * GBP59 * EUR69 * AUD110
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern IV 2022
Tour price (Per person): ZAR27,950 * USD1,758 * GBP1,321 * EUR1,550 * AUD2,466
Single Supplement: ZAR2,950 * USD185 * GBP139 * EUR164 * AUD260
Flight costs: ZAR1,250 * USD79 * GBP59 * EUR69 * AUD110
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern V 2022
Tour price (Per person): ZAR27,950 * USD1,758 * GBP1,321 * EUR1,550 * AUD2,466
Single Supplement: ZAR2,950 * USD185 * GBP139 * EUR164 * AUD260
Flight costs: ZAR1,250 * USD79 * GBP59 * EUR69 * AUD110
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern I 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,855 * GBP1,395 * EUR1,636 * AUD2,603
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern II 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,855 * GBP1,395 * EUR1,636 * AUD2,603
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern III 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,855 * GBP1,395 * EUR1,636 * AUD2,603
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern IV 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,855 * GBP1,395 * EUR1,636 * AUD2,603
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern V 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,855 * GBP1,395 * EUR1,636 * AUD2,603
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern VI 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,855 * GBP1,395 * EUR1,636 * AUD2,603
Gareth Robbins was one of the better guides I have travelled with. He did an outstanding job of finding the avian species, providing an enjoyable outing for all participants, and serving the needs of individuals. His humour is delightful and his personality endearing both in the field and during non-birding times. His outstanding relationship with local guides and hoteliers makes for an added benefit to the overall tour.
I am still absorbing the wonderful trip that I took to South Africa. It was amazing. the guides, Glen Valentine and Riaan Botha were absolutely wonderful. They not only knew their birds and mammals, but they both had wonderful people skills. from the moment they showed up until they departed, I felt safe. They took good care of us, seeing to our basic needs, preparing us for the day's birds and itinerary.
My wife and I were part of a six person tour of South Africa that was led by David Hoddinott. Our trip was excellent and seamless. David was the perfect guide for our group and, as I’m sure you’re aware, is an extraordinary birder and bird finder.... Thank you to Rockjumper, and David especially, for taking the time to create such a wonderful trip for our group. As always, I’m sure that it’s a challenge to accommodate numerous personalities within a group and David was great at it. We all liked him from day one and he was always positive and up for anything. He was an absolute joy to be with. We’d previously been to Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Botswana and South Africa was a totally different experience. We really enjoyed the people that we got to meet and the sheer beauty of the country is breathtaking. David’s enthusiasm and pride of his homeland was inspiring and infectious. We can’t thank him enough for making it come alive for us. And thanks to all who had a part in setting it all up. We’d happily recommend Rockjumper to anyone thinking about a trip led by you.
Doug McCulloch will be an excellent guide. His skill in locating the birds was very good, and his diligence served us well in identifying over four hundred species. His attention to the individual needs of the group was greatly appreciated, as well as his patience with this novice traveler.
Rainer's knowledge of the wildlife and its social structure and behavior at Mala Mala and in Botswana increased our appreciation of what we saw exponentially. Nothing was too much trouble whether it was showing us how to use binoculars or camera or how to spot birds.