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South Africa - Cape Extension

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South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2026

06 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR36,950 (USD2,219 * GBP1,706 * EUR1,955 * AUD3,219)

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 (USD168 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD244)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 (USD99 * GBP76 * EUR87 * AUD144)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2026

15 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR36,950 (USD2,219 * GBP1,706 * EUR1,955 * AUD3,219)

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 (USD168 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD244)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 (USD99 * GBP76 * EUR87 * AUD144)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2026

23 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 (6 days)

ZAR36,950 2 SPACES AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR36,950 (USD2,219 * GBP1,706 * EUR1,955 * AUD3,219)

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 (USD168 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD244)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,650 (USD99 * GBP76 * EUR87 * AUD144)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2027

25 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027 (6 days)

ZAR38,500 1 SPACE AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR38,500 (USD2,312 * GBP1,778 * EUR2,037 * AUD3,354)

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 (USD168 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD244)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR19,000 (USD1,141 * GBP877 * EUR1,005 * AUD1,655)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2027

15 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 (6 days)

ZAR38,500 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR38,500 (USD2,312 * GBP1,778 * EUR2,037 * AUD3,354)

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 (USD168 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD244)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,900 (USD114 * GBP88 * EUR101 * AUD166)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2027

08 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 2027 (6 days)

ZAR38,500 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR38,500 (USD2,312 * GBP1,778 * EUR2,037 * AUD3,354)

Single Supplement: ZAR2,800 (USD168 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD244)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR1,900 (USD114 * GBP88 * EUR101 * AUD166)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 30 Oct 2027 (6 days)

ZAR41,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR41,500 (USD2,492 * GBP1,916 * EUR2,196 * AUD3,616)

Single Supplement: ZAR3,000 (USD180 * GBP139 * EUR159 * AUD261)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR2,000 (USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD174)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2027

08 Nov 2027 - 13 Nov 2027 (6 days)

ZAR41,500 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR41,500 (USD2,492 * GBP1,916 * EUR2,196 * AUD3,616)

Single Supplement: ZAR3,000 (USD180 * GBP139 * EUR159 * AUD261)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR2,000 (USD120 * GBP92 * EUR106 * AUD174)

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2028

24 Jan 2028 - 29 Jan 2028 (6 days)

ZAR41,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR41,300 (USD2,480 * GBP1,907 * EUR2,185 * AUD3,598)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2028

14 Feb 2028 - 19 Feb 2028 (6 days)

ZAR41,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR41,300 (USD2,480 * GBP1,907 * EUR2,185 * AUD3,598)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2028

24 Apr 2028 - 29 Apr 2028 (6 days)

ZAR41,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR41,300 (USD2,480 * GBP1,907 * EUR2,185 * AUD3,598)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) IV 2028

18 Sep 2028 - 23 Sep 2028 (6 days)

ZAR41,300 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR41,300 (USD2,480 * GBP1,907 * EUR2,185 * AUD3,598)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2028

23 Oct 2028 - 28 Oct 2028 (6 days)

ZAR45,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR45,000 (USD2,702 * GBP2,078 * EUR2,381 * AUD3,921)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2028

06 Nov 2028 - 11 Nov 2028 (6 days)

ZAR45,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR45,000 (USD2,702 * GBP2,078 * EUR2,381 * AUD3,921)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

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.

Top Birds

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

Top Mammals

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

Habitats Covered

mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands

Expected Climate

subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace with undemanding walks, some long drives

Accommodation

comfortable guesthouses

Ease of Birding

easy

Number of Species Expected

+-200

Other Attractions

Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

André Bernon
PO, South Africa 2018

André Bernon was top notch in finding birds and getting us to see and/or hear them. He drove the car like a pro and had everything in control. Everything went totally smooth all the time and we would go on any trip with him again, in a heartbeat.

Gregory de Klerk
CB, South Africa 2017

Greg handled all personalities with poise, humor and attentiveness and constantly checked to see if everyone was happy. If someone had a problem, he immediately worked on a solution. It is obvious he loves his job, and he went out of his way to find birds for us, even in the most difficult weather conditions. His knowledge of the area was superior. He took excellent care of us and made us feel very welcome!

xHeinz Ortmann
JM, South Africa 2016 (Private)

We were very happy to have Heinz Ortmann as our guide. He operated the tour very skilfully in every way and with flexibility when needed to try to get all possible targets. We were also very positively surprised that he had such a great knowledge about mammals, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians beside the birds. Since we also are very interested in all these groups, this was a most welcome bonus. A great tour that we will remember for a long time. We would be very happy doing another private trip with Heinz as our guide.

Glen Valentine
RH & SH, South Africa 2021

First, compliments to whoever came up with the concept of this tour. It seems unusual, even unique. This was a second choice for us because COVID restrictions postponed our tour to Cape, Kruger, and the Victoria Falls extension. The inclusion of the wine tastings seemed whimsical but it was genius. It’s as if we had 2 different vacations, back-to-back, and both memorable. We suspect that logistics for this tour were especially challenging. Glen was more than up to the task, every booking was right on time and of excellent quality. Rockjumper is a class act! We had some really memorable sightings and wildlife experiences due to Glen’s knowledge and diligence. We also appreciate that besides the birds and big mammals he gave us lots of information on habitat, environmental challenges, and especially for Suna and me, knowledge of plants. We walk around our California neighbourhood and notice all the imported African plants growing in our yards! We felt the timing was good too. It was late spring in the fynbos with many flowers still showing, and we were able to see many migrant birds down from the north.

Julian Parsons
CH, South Africa

I would like to especially thank Julian Parsons for his outstanding guiding. Julian has just the right touch of skill and personality to make a tour like this fire on all cylinders. His ability is unique, a top-notch combination of outgoing and enthusiastic personality traits, deft handling of logistical details, fundamental knowledge of the landscapes and biota, and keeping the fire going for finding more birds. I do not give such praise lightly. I have myself have been an ecotour leader, so I well know how difficult it can be to keep satisfied the very demanding expectations of diverse participants. Julian possesses a novel blend of open-mindedness, too, which can be a scarce trait in birding guides. If Julian were the guide on an itinerary that I wished to sign up for, his presence could be a deciding criteria for my participation with a RockJumper tour. In addition to the guide, the itinerary, food, and accommodations all exceeded my personal expectations. Lodging at Hout Bay and Calvinia stand out, but frankly all of it was excellent.

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