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 * USD1,844 * GBP1,365 * EUR1,634 * AUD2,572
Single Supplement: ZAR2,950 * USD195 * GBP144 * EUR172 * AUD271
Flight costs: ZAR1,250 * USD82 * GBP61 * EUR73 * AUD115
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern IV 2022
Tour price (Per person): ZAR27,950 * USD1,844 * GBP1,365 * EUR1,634 * AUD2,572
Single Supplement: ZAR2,950 * USD195 * GBP144 * EUR172 * AUD271
Flight costs: ZAR1,250 * USD82 * GBP61 * EUR73 * AUD115
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern I 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,946 * GBP1,441 * EUR1,724 * AUD2,714
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern II 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,946 * GBP1,441 * EUR1,724 * AUD2,714
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern IV 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,946 * GBP1,441 * EUR1,724 * AUD2,714
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern V 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,946 * GBP1,441 * EUR1,724 * AUD2,714
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern VI 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR29,500 * USD1,946 * GBP1,441 * EUR1,724 * AUD2,714
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.
This was a huge change for me booking a more laid back tour instead of my usual hardcore birding from morning till night. I loved the change and was able to relax more and enjoy the company of the other participants and our guide Jeremy Exelby. We were still able to get a very good number of birds interwoven with some wonderful wine tasting and excellent meals. Last but not least the last half was dedicated to Big game viewing along with birding and incredible scenery. All in all a huge success and a big thanks to a Jeremy for his enthusiasm, kindness and excellent people skills. He was a joy to be around.
"It was a fantastic tour, far exceeding my expectations. The vehicle was great and the small group size was a bonus. Doug was a fantastic tour guide and went above and beyond to get as many bird species as possible. His knowledge of the birds and animals was exceptional. Thank you for a fantastic tour and please pass on to the powers that be on just how good Doug was as a guide. Would definitely use Rockjumper again!"
Jeremy was fabulous - great general natural history knowledge and laid-back attitude.
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.