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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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
Our short custom tour with two day trips out of Cape Town was really excellent. Our guide Julian was knowledgeable and engaging and generally a great fit for our small family of three. We found almost all our main target species and Julian was always quick to set up the scope to ensure we all got great views of the more distant birds. As a family with a range of interests including not only birds, but also mammals and plants, we really appreciated that Julian found the right balance between trying hard to find some of the more difficult birds and allowing some extra time for studying plants, especially at Kirstenbosch. Thanks Julian, for a great couple of days! Thanks also to Daniel and Laverne for your help with planning and logistics!
It was a great pleasure to meet David Hoddinott, and a privilege really to spend time with such a great birder. Mine was a focussed trip around several species not seen in South Africa, and we saw all the birds, including a wonderful view of a male Buff-spotted Flufftail. David also found a few species where I had only had single sightings previously. We had to reschedule my trip at short notice and the Tailormade team at RJ were really helpful to ensure this section of our trip went ahead. Many thanks.
"Daniel was a fantastic guide. Great at handling everything and anything. Superb with all and great at talking to everyone - just a young man beyond his years. And his spotting and guiding skills were amazing. Will book another trio when he is guiding as soon as possible. "
I participated on the Flock To Marion & Western Cape-I tour. The tour was great , the Flock was indeed a wonderful experience. Julian, our guide on the land section was very professional, attentive and made the tour a big success. The accommodation facilities were great.
Both Greg and Wade were amazing. Greg has a fantastic knowledge of the area and it's wildlife. He was always willing to add information and facts regarding the wildlife we observed. He managed the tour expertly and his enthusiasm was contagious. And Wade is flat out the best bird/wildlife finder that I have ever been around. Truly extraordinary. The trip was beyond my expectations.
04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD224 * GBP174 * EUR206 * AUD343
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR3,100 * USD170 * GBP132 * EUR156 * AUD259
25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD224 * GBP174 * EUR206 * AUD343
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR3,100 * USD170 * GBP132 * EUR156 * AUD259
24 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD159 * GBP123 * EUR146 * AUD242
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP77 * EUR91 * AUD150
14 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD159 * GBP123 * EUR146 * AUD242
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP77 * EUR91 * AUD150
07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD159 * GBP123 * EUR146 * AUD242
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP77 * EUR91 * AUD150
03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD159 * GBP123 * EUR146 * AUD242
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP77 * EUR91 * AUD150
24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,967 * GBP1,529 * EUR1,809 * AUD3,005
Single Supplement: ZAR2,900 * USD159 * GBP123 * EUR146 * AUD242
Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,800 * USD99 * GBP77 * EUR91 * AUD150
23 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,047 * GBP1,591 * EUR1,882 * AUD3,126
13 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,047 * GBP1,591 * EUR1,882 * AUD3,126
06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,047 * GBP1,591 * EUR1,882 * AUD3,126
18 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,047 * GBP1,591 * EUR1,882 * AUD3,126
23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)
ZAR37,400 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR37,400 * USD2,047 * GBP1,591 * EUR1,882 * AUD3,126
South Africa - Kovich 2024 - June 2024
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South Africa - Bletsch 2024 - March 2024
South Africa - Rallid Quest (Small Group) 2024 - February 2024
South Africa - Williamson Wild Dog ext (RWT) 2024 - February 2024
South Africa - Frederick 2024 - February 2024
South Africa - Cape Extension I 2024 - January 2024
South Africa - Eastern I 2024 - January 2024
South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2023 - November 2023
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour I 2023 - November 2023
South Africa - Ball Karoo 2023 - October 2023
South Africa - Eastern VI 2023 - October 2023
South Africa - Cape Extension V 2023 - October 2023
South Africa - Eastern V 2023 - September 2023
South Africa - Budget Eastern (Small Group) 2023 - September 2023
South Africa - Harris (RWT) 2023 - August 2023
South Africa - Heller 2023 - June 2023
South Africa - Woo 2023 - June 2023