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 / 8 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
Jeremy Exelby was an excellent guide; his knowledge of the local plants and animals was fantastic. He led the group in a very professional way, taking everyone's considerations into account. We had a fabulous time and saw some wonderful flowers and birds.
This was my first tour with Rockjumper and hopefully will not be my last. The service provided was excellent and Gareth Robbins was an excellent guide. I would have no hesitation in travelling with him again.
Gareth Robbins was an excellent guide. He was friendly and approachable, made all the group feel welcome and his sense of humour kept us all amused. His ability to find birds is second to none and he took great pains to ensure everyone had seen every bird. I would love to travel with him again.
Andre Bernon was excellent at sharing his expertise and assisting even the most novice birder (me). We couldn't have asked for a better professional. And he was so personable, considerate and had a great sense of humor.
WHAT A TRIP,… WHAT AN ADVENTURE,… WHAT A TON OF MEMORIES! From our first contact with Rockjumper, to the conclusion at Nelspruit with the participants and the patient and skillful guidance of our capable leader DOUG,… we could not have put together a better international experience. Doug was the face of Rockjumper for us. The energetic, calm, focused, knowledgable, “proper Englishman” figurehead. Thank You Doug for your knowledge and skill about more than birds as we learned about South Africa and what makes it such a special place.
06 Oct 2023 - 11 Oct 2023 (6 days)
ZAR32,950 - 1 Space Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,726 * GBP1,421 * EUR1,635 * AUD2,704
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD173 * GBP142 * EUR164 * AUD271
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD147 * GBP121 * EUR139 * AUD230
27 Oct 2023 - 01 Nov 2023 (6 days)
ZAR32,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,726 * GBP1,421 * EUR1,635 * AUD2,704
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD173 * GBP142 * EUR164 * AUD271
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD147 * GBP121 * EUR139 * AUD230
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 * USD1,883 * GBP1,550 * EUR1,783 * AUD2,951
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP177 * EUR203 * AUD337
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP134 * EUR154 * AUD254
04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,883 * GBP1,550 * EUR1,783 * AUD2,951
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP177 * EUR203 * AUD337
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP134 * EUR154 * AUD254
25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,883 * GBP1,550 * EUR1,783 * AUD2,951
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP177 * EUR203 * AUD337
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP134 * EUR154 * 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 * USD1,991 * GBP1,639 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,119
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 * USD1,991 * GBP1,639 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,119
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 * USD1,991 * GBP1,639 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,119
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 * USD1,991 * GBP1,639 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,119
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 * USD1,991 * GBP1,639 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,119
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