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.
Client Testimonials
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern V 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,725 * GBP1,387 * EUR1,613 * AUD2,579
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD173 * GBP139 * EUR162 * AUD258
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD147 * GBP118 * EUR137 * AUD219
Can be linked with: South Africa - Eastern VI 2023
Tour price (Per person): ZAR32,950 * USD1,725 * GBP1,387 * EUR1,613 * AUD2,579
Single Supplement: ZAR3,300 * USD173 * GBP139 * EUR162 * AUD258
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 * USD147 * GBP118 * EUR137 * AUD219
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,882 * GBP1,513 * EUR1,760 * AUD2,813
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP173 * EUR201 * AUD321
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD243
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,882 * GBP1,513 * EUR1,760 * AUD2,813
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP173 * EUR201 * AUD321
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD243
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,882 * GBP1,513 * EUR1,760 * AUD2,813
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP173 * EUR201 * AUD321
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD243
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,882 * GBP1,513 * EUR1,760 * AUD2,813
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP173 * EUR201 * AUD321
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD243
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,882 * GBP1,513 * EUR1,760 * AUD2,813
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD215 * GBP173 * EUR201 * AUD321
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD162 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD243
Doug McCulloch was a wonderful leader – skilled and informative, with patience and good humour in spades. This was the kind of tour that I enjoy most, where I learned about many aspects of natural history, and the culture and history of a country, in addition to seeing many bird species. An excellent experience!
Thanks to Rynart Bezuidenhout and Daniel Danckwerts for an unforgettable tour. Their effort to give us the very best experience was sublime. Not only was our ambition to see the wanted birds, animals and nature much more than fulfilled – our competent, friendly and openminded guides also managed to give a perspective into the life and culture in South Africa of today. This we appreciate a lot.
I deeply appreciate that Keith Valentine worked hard to find the endemics and warblers that I had expressed an interest in.
A massive thanks has to go to André, the ranger, he was exceptional. His knowledge of wildlife was incredible. We were able to learn so much about the animals, plants and he is the 'bird' guru!! We cant thank him enough for his time, going out of his way to show us everything possible, we saw everything.
Our group of six was very lucky to have Julian Parsons and Musa as our tour guide and driver! Excellent knowledge of birds, biomes, and local culture and politics. Also both had a great sense of humor and they were adaptable to our group's moods: the perfect match for our group! We would recommend both of them for any future tours! Bottom line, a very memorable trip with lots of great memories. Thanks to all.