19 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 (15 days)
ZAR79,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,397 * GBP3,313 * EUR3,906 * AUD6,862
Single Supplement: ZAR7,200 * USD396 * GBP298 * EUR352 * AUD618
10 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 (15 days)
ZAR79,950 - 2 Spaces Available on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,397 * GBP3,313 * EUR3,906 * AUD6,862
Single Supplement: ZAR7,200 * USD396 * GBP298 * EUR352 * AUD618
09 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD4,947 * GBP3,728 * EUR4,395 * AUD7,721
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD412 * GBP311 * EUR366 * AUD644
30 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD4,947 * GBP3,728 * EUR4,395 * AUD7,721
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD412 * GBP311 * EUR366 * AUD644
20 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD4,947 * GBP3,728 * EUR4,395 * AUD7,721
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD412 * GBP311 * EUR366 * AUD644
30 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 (13 days)
ZAR89,950 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD4,947 * GBP3,728 * EUR4,395 * AUD7,721
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD412 * GBP311 * EUR366 * AUD644
09 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 (15 days)
ZAR89,950 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD4,947 * GBP3,728 * EUR4,395 * AUD7,721
Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD412 * GBP311 * EUR366 * AUD644
11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
02 Jun 2027 - 14 Jun 2027 (13 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
06 Sep 2027 - 20 Sep 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)
ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,225 * GBP3,937 * EUR4,642 * AUD8,154
Our eastern South Africa birding and wildlife tours combine the great birds and mammals of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the teeming Zululand game reserves, the endemic-rich mist-belt forests and grasslands of the Natal Midlands and the lofty peaks of the magnificent Drakensberg. Target species include Kori Bustard, Southern Ground Hornbill, Bateleur, Southern Bald Ibis, Bearded Vulture, Blue and Wattled Cranes, Blue Korhaan, Ground Woodpecker, Yellow-breasted Pipit, Rudd’s and Botha’s Larks, Spotted and Orange Ground Thrushes, Drakensberg Rockjumper, Gurney’s Sugarbird, the splendid Pink-throated Twinspot, Neergaard’s Sunbird, Narina Trogon, Woodward’s Batis, Gorgeous and Olive Bushshrikes, Chorister Robin-Chat, Brown and Bearded Scrub Robins, Knysna and Livingstone's Turacos, Bush Blackcap and Rudd’s Apalis. Our chances of achieving the classic ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Leopard, African Elephant, African Buffalo and both Black & White Rhinoceroses) are excellent, while less common mammals include African Wild Dog, Cheetah and the endemic Black Wildebeest.
Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Blue, Wattled and Grey Crowned Cranes, Denham’s Bustard, Blue Korhaan, Southern Bald Ibis, Drakensberg Rockjumper, Gurney’s Sugarbird, Bush Blackcap, Ground, Bennett's and Olive Woodpeckers, Rudd’s and Botha’s Larks, Knysna, Purple-crested and Livingstone’s Turacos, Chorister Robin-Chat, Drakensberg and Karoo Prinias, Grey Tit, Karoo and Olive Thrushes, Fairy Flycatcher, Layard's and Chestnut-vented Warblers, Cape Parrot, Narina Trogon, Gorgeous and Olive Bushshrikes, Spotted and Orange Ground Thrushes, Cape and Sentinel Rock Thrushes, Rudd’s Apalis, Woodward’s and Cape Batises, Crimson-breasted Shrike, Southern Pied Babbler, Violet-eared, Grey and Black-faced Waxbills, Brown and Bearded Scrub Robins, Buff-streaked and Sickle-winged Chats, Pink-throated Twinspot, Neergaard’s, Scarlet-chested and Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, Green Malkoha, Half-collared and Giant Kingfishers, Little and White-fronted Bee-eaters, Southern Boubou, Cape and Forest Canaries, Cape, Spectacled and Southern Brown-throated Weavers, Yellow-breasted Pipit.
The ‘Big 5’(Lion, Leopard, African Elephant, African Buffalo and both Black & White Rhinoceroses), Meerkat, African Wild Dog, Black Wildebeest, Nyala, Cheetah, Giraffe, Greater Kudu, Plains Zebra, Warthog, Common Eland and Sloggett’s Vlei Rat, Hippopotamus.
dune and mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation and coastal grasslands, mountains, wetlands
subtropical with chances for occasional rain, warm to hot in Kruger and Zululand, cooler in highlands, can be cold in winter
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
moderate pace with undemanding walks, some long drives
comfortable guesthouses and lodges
easy
320 - 380 (400 - 450 with extension)
Kruger National Park, Sani Pass and Drakensberg Mountains, dramatic scenery, Zulu culture, Indian Ocean, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
excellent
Greg and Wade were both amazing in their depth of knowledge of all things South African! They made sure we all got on the birds and described in detail what we should be looking for. Accommodations were lovely (Kruger a little less so, but ok). The Safari was the highlight of the trip. All in all I’d definitely recommend this tour.
I had an excellent birding adventure. Daniel Danckwerts was superb at finding and identifying the myriad of species. He interfaces with the group exceptionally well, from the beginner birder to the pros on the tour. I would love to go on another birding tour with Dan, as he was exceptionally skilled at his craft. Other environmental/birding issues would pop up for conversation and he was skilled in his answers and knowledge. His passion for birding was very apparent, as well as his thoughtfulness in making sure everyone was on the bird and helping with our travel experience.
Great tour with amazing birds to see. Greg and Ward did a terrific job of finding the birds and making sure we saw everything. Kruger National Park was spectacular and we had unbelievable views of the animals. Loved the safari vehicle through the park and would recommend using it on future tours. The van was good as we all had window seats. Unfortunately there were issues with opening a couple of the windows along with electrical issues with the refrigerator and charging units at each seat but the guides adjusted to the situation as needed to make the experience a good one. The trip had a lot of time inside the van and sighting/seeing birds from the van. I would have liked more walking maybe on the roads when possible but I understand we were trying to see as many birds as possible. Overall a remarkable trip lead by professional, experienced guides and a great group of birders made this trip memorable.
As an experienced world traveller and birder, I must say that the Eastern South Africa and Cape Extension III tours went beyond my already high expectations. All in all, we saw nearly 540 bird species, plus many mammals, including the "Big Five". Our guide, Andre Bernon, really made an effort for us all to see each and every species, and was also very knowledgeable about reptiles, mammals, South African history etc. An excellent guide!
Glen's pacing of the tour was particularly good - relaxed whenever possible and upping the pace when necessary. His responsiveness and attention to client requests was admirable, as was his general demeanor throughout. Nice to spend such a long trip with someone so enthusiastic and sociable.
South Africa - Western Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2025 - March 2025
South Africa - Eastern Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2025 - February 2025
South Africa - Eastern III 2025 - February 2025
South Africa - Flock to Marion - Sani Pass post-tour extension 2025 - January 2025
South Africa - Flock to Marion - Sani Pass pre-tour extension 2025 - January 2025
South Africa - (F2M ext) Andersson 2025 - January 2025
South Africa - Flock to Marion - Eastern pre-tour extension I 2025 - January 2025
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour II 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Bates 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Joseph & friends (ESA) 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Wilkens & Lenssen 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour I 2024 - November 2024
South Africa - Cape Extension V 2024 - October 2024
South Africa - Ann 2024 - October 2024
South Africa - Eastern V 2024 - October 2024
South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2024 - October 2024
South Africa - Eastern IV 2024 - September 2024
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