16 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 (12 days)
ZAR89,750 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,750 (USD5,451 * GBP4,139 * EUR4,740 * AUD7,760)
Single Supplement: ZAR11,500 (USD698 * GBP530 * EUR607 * AUD994)
Flight costs: ZAR2,500 (USD152 * GBP115 * EUR132 * AUD216)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
02 Aug 2027 - 13 Aug 2027 (12 days)
ZAR96,750 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR96,750 (USD5,876 * GBP4,462 * EUR5,109 * AUD8,365)
Single Supplement: ZAR12,500 (USD759 * GBP577 * EUR660 * AUD1,081)
Flight costs: ZAR2,800 (USD170 * GBP129 * EUR148 * AUD242)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Embark on an 11-day adventure from the vibrant city of Cape Town to the wilds of Zululand. Begin with breathtaking ocean views and thrilling encounters with Great White Sharks and African Penguins. Marvel at Southern Right Whales and explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve's unique flora and fauna. Delight in the vibrant wildflowers of West Coast National Park and ascend Table Mountain for panoramic vistas. Wander the lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before flying to Durban and transferring to the Manyoni Game Reserve. Spend several days on safari, encountering diverse wildlife and enjoying luxurious accommodations at Zebra Hills Safari Lodge. Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of South Africa's stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, African Buffalo, African Elephant, Black & White Rhinoceros, African Wild Dog, Giraffe, Great White Shark, Southern Right Whale, Orange-breasted and Neergaard’s Sunbird, Cape Sugarbird, African Penguin, Cape Wildflowers, Table Mountain, Cape Point and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Cape Town, Boulder’s Beach, West Coast National Park, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, False Bay, Manyoni Game Reserve
The tour covers Cape Town and Manyoni Game Reserve, each with distinct winter climates. In Cape Town, expect cool to mild temperatures ranging from 8-18°C (46-64°F) with frequent rain showers, overcast days, and occasional clear, crisp weather. The winter winds can be strong, especially during cold fronts, so warm, waterproof clothing and layers are recommended. At Manyoni Game Reserve in Zululand, temperatures are milder, ranging from 10-25°C (50-77°F), with clear, sunny days and cool nights. This dry season is ideal for wildlife viewing as animals congregate around water sources. Light layers for daytime and warm clothing for early morning and evening game drives are advisable.
The tour combines active wildlife viewing and exploration with ample time for relaxation and enjoyment of the scenic surroundings, making it suitable for travelers looking for a balanced itinerary.
Good to comfortable.
Daniel Danckwerts was excellent—great hearing and eyesight and was excellent at pointing out exactly where the skulky bird was lurking. He was able to find the group many birds that various members of the group had missed on previous trips to South Africa. And more importantly, he was a store of information about the birds, animals and Kruger. Teamed up with Daniel was our most excellent Kruger driver-guide Dirk who knew where everything was and could find it. We navigated this very complicated trip (flight to Skukuza, travel in south Kruger, flight to Cape Town, testing for covid, boarding the MSC Orchestra and off on our cruise around the Cape of Good Hope only with Daniel’s help and guidance. I am hoping to return to Kruger (for the third time) to bird with Daniel and Dirk on the Kruger Challenge. More than the birds, the trip was fun.
This was our first tailor-made tour. It won't be our last. We had a great time. Dan was an excellent guide, working all the angles to get us our target birds while still covering the area specialties, affording us great looks at birds for which we had only fleeting views on our previous South Africa tour with Rockjumper (which was also great!). Dan was very persistent, which paid off in seeing a good number of very difficult specialty birds that many avid South African birders have not seen. We even had two lifer flufftails in a single day, thanks in part to Doug McCulloch, who took the morning off from his new job to help out with the Red-breasted Flufftail. Thanks, Doug! We could have used one more day in the Joburg area, as there were a few birds that were not accessible within the time frame of the tour. This always happens, though, and I am glad we went from a 6-day to a 10-day tour. This is the reason for the overall rating of 9 rather than 10. Overall, the three of us had a great time on the tour. Thanks for putting it together for us!
Greg gave the best introductory talk (regarding group dynamics and birding etiquette), that I have ever heard. Excellent.
Always a fantastic experience with Rockjumper from inquiry through to the end. Guides always the best of the best
I deeply appreciate that Keith Valentine worked hard to find the endemics and warblers that I had expressed an interest in.
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