Name: South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2026
Brand: Rockjumper Birding
Price: ZAR89,950

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2026

09 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available

Wait List

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,166 * GBP3,986 * EUR4,548 * AUD8,090

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD431 * GBP332 * EUR379 * AUD675

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2026. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2026

30 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available

Wait List

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,166 * GBP3,986 * EUR4,548 * AUD8,090

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD431 * GBP332 * EUR379 * AUD675

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2026. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2026

20 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - 1 Space Available on this guaranteed departure

Book Now

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,166 * GBP3,986 * EUR4,548 * AUD8,090

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD431 * GBP332 * EUR379 * AUD675

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2026. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,166 * GBP3,986 * EUR4,548 * AUD8,090

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD431 * GBP332 * EUR379 * AUD675

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2026. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2026

09 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available

Wait List

Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,166 * GBP3,986 * EUR4,548 * AUD8,090

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD431 * GBP332 * EUR379 * AUD675

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2026. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2027

11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - No Spaces Available

Wait List

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,457 * GBP4,210 * EUR4,803 * AUD8,544

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2027. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2027

01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,457 * GBP4,210 * EUR4,803 * AUD8,544

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2027. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - 4 Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,457 * GBP4,210 * EUR4,803 * AUD8,544

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2027. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2027

06 Sep 2027 - 20 Sep 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,457 * GBP4,210 * EUR4,803 * AUD8,544

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) IV 2027. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,457 * GBP4,210 * EUR4,803 * AUD8,544

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2027. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,457 * GBP4,210 * EUR4,803 * AUD8,544

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2027. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2028

10 Jan 2028 - 24 Jan 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,726 * GBP4,418 * EUR5,040 * AUD8,967

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2028. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2028

31 Jan 2028 - 14 Feb 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,726 * GBP4,418 * EUR5,040 * AUD8,967

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2028. Check here to include it in your booking.

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2028

23 Oct 2028 - 06 Nov 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 - Spaces Available

Book Now

Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR99,700 * USD5,726 * GBP4,418 * EUR5,040 * AUD8,967

This tour pairs with the South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2028. Check here to include it in your booking.

The provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga on South Africa’s eastern seaboard boast some of the country’s finest birding as well as exceptional mammal viewing. An impressive 750+ bird species occur within the region, reflecting the incredible natural diversity of the area; and this, coupled with a modern infrastructure well suited to the needs of the modern traveller, makes birding here an absolute delight. From the classic African savanna of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and the teeming Zululand game reserves to the endemic-rich mist-belt forests of the Natal Midlands and the lofty peaks of the magnificent Drakensberg, this tour of eastern South Africa offers the very best of southern African birding and game viewing!

Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Tour Facts

Top Birds

Blue, Wattled & Grey Crowned Cranes; Denham’s Bustard; Blue Korhaan; Southern Bald Ibis; Drakensberg Rockjumper; Gurney’s Sugarbird; Bush Blackcap; Ground, Bennett's & Olive Woodpeckers; Knysna, Purple-crested & Livingstone’s Turacos; Chorister Robin-Chat; Drakensberg & Karoo Prinias; Grey Tit; Karoo & Olive Thrushes; Fairy Flycatcher; Layard's & Chestnut-vented Warblers; Cape Parrot; Narina Trogon; Gorgeous & Olive Bushshrikes; Spotted & Orange Ground Thrushes; Cape & Sentinel Rock Thrushes; Rudd’s Apalis; Woodward’s & Cape Batises; Grey Waxbill; Brown & Bearded Scrub Robins; Buff-streaked & Sickle-winged Chats; Pink-throated Twinspot; Neergaard’s, Scarlet-chested & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds; Green Malkoha; Half-collared & Giant Kingfishers; Little & White-fronted Bee-eaters; Southern Boubou; Cape & Forest Canaries; Cape, Spectacled & Southern Brown-throated Weavers; Yellow-breasted Pipit.

Top Mammals

Lion; Leopard; African Elephant; African Buffalo; Black & White Rhinoceroses; Meerkat, African Wild Dog; Black Wildebeest; Nyala; Cheetah; Southern Giraffe; Greater Kudu; Plains Zebra; Common Warthog; Common Eland; Sloggett’s Vlei Rat; Common Hippopotamus.

Habitats Covered

Dune and mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation and coastal grasslands, mountains, wetlands

Expected Climate

Subtropical with chances for occasional rain, warm to hot in Kruger and Zululand, cooler in highlands, can be cold in winter

Max Group Size

5 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels and most mobility capabilities. Can be a little tiring due to travel distances.

Accommodation

Good to comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Undemanding, most species provide good visuals. A small number of scarce/rare species.

Number of Species Expected

320 - 380 (400 - 450 with extension)

Other Attractions

Kruger National Park, Sani Pass and Drakensberg Mountains, dramatic scenery, Zulu culture, Indian Ocean, iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good. Some hides, mostly for mammal photography.

What our clients say about us

SC, South Africa 2018

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.

RO, South Africa 2022

Gregory was an excellent tour leader and bird guide. I would happily travel with him again.

SK & TG, South Africa

Greg de Klerk was a truly superb guide, and his supporting guides were a great complement to his leadership. He was knowledgeable beyond our highest expectations, patient, helpful, well-organized, and disciplined. If we have the chance to do further tours with you, chances are very high that I would specifically look for ones that Greg leads, because he personally made the tour special. His expertise and professionalism speak well for the South African guiding profession, your company, and the country as a whole. We felt genuinely fortunate to be introduced to South Africa by Greg. Susan and I have worked with several South Africans over the course of our careers, and they all returned back to their homeland when they stopped working. Greg’s display of the country showed us why they all do this, and he personally could not have been a more clear-headed and knowledgeable spokesperson for the country (including its challenges). We normally dread long drives, but he made them not only tolerable, but educational, fun, and memorable. You have a special resource in your employ, the kind of person who can go beyond creating satisfied customers, and convert us into stark raving fans of your tours. We hope you realize that, because it is not common.

CS - South Africa 2019

As a guide myself for more than 10 years (starting back in the early 90s), I believe I can give a sincere and realistic review of Greg de Klerk's performance during our nearly 2 weeks in Eastern South Africa. With this in mind, I can say that Greg did an excellent of maintaining and overseeing all aspects of our trip from start to finish. I particularly felt that his capacity for maintaining the various and sometimes complex logistics was impressive and well above average. Whether it was making sure that everyone's accommodations were comfortable, or helping us find a restroom during one challenging afternoon, when the restaurant we were eating in randomly closed their bathrooms down, Greg was always "on top of his game." This is not to mention his excellent abilities in the field as well. As a professional wildlife biologist, I was very impressed with Greg's abilities "beyond " just identifying species, so to speak. ln other words, Greg gave impressive, in-depth natural history descriptions of nearly every species of wildlife we recorded.

B

André in particular went out of his way to make sure our stay was as wonderful as it could be. Andre is also a great guide, with the ability to spot just about everything that moves, even if the movement is only breathing.

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Your details
Title
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone
Your country
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Tour of Interest
Tour of Interest
Your Enquiry*
Contact permission

We would love to send you Newsletters (twice yearly).via Type a message, Promotions/Discounts (weekly), Blog Articles/Image of the Month (monthly) and other content that we think you would find interesting. If you are happy with this then please select your preferences below. If you would like to unsubscribe from previous subscriptions, or leave our mailing list entirely, then please do so by visiting the Preference Centre link at the bottom of these emails.
*
- Yes, I would like to receive this content of interest and to better filter the content sent to me, I am a :
- Hardcore (target focussed with a strong desire to see as many species as possible on each trip)
- Middle of the road (target focussed but more relaxed by nature and do not expect to see everything)
- Relaxed (enjoy birds but am happy seeing whatever we see)
- Photographer
- No thanks, I don't want to hear about any of these offers or content
CAPTCHA

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2028

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2028

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2028