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South Africa - Eastern Bird Photography Tour (Small Group)

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South Africa - Eastern Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2026

30 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 (13 days)

ZAR89,950 2 SPACES AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,270 * GBP4,093 * EUR4,677 * AUD7,788)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD439 * GBP341 * EUR390 * AUD649)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Western Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,270 * GBP4,093 * EUR4,677 * AUD7,788)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD439 * GBP341 * EUR390 * AUD649)

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2026

09 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,270 * GBP4,093 * EUR4,677 * AUD7,788)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD439 * GBP341 * EUR390 * AUD649)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2026

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2027

11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)

ZAR94,500 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR94,500 (USD5,537 * GBP4,300 * EUR4,913 * AUD8,182)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD498 * GBP387 * EUR442 * AUD736)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2027

01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)

ZAR94,500 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR94,500 (USD5,537 * GBP4,300 * EUR4,913 * AUD8,182)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD498 * GBP387 * EUR442 * AUD736)

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)

ZAR94,500 2 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR94,500 (USD5,537 * GBP4,300 * EUR4,913 * AUD8,182)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD498 * GBP387 * EUR442 * AUD736)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2027

South Africa - Eastern Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2027

02 Jun 2027 - 14 Jun 2027 (13 days)

ZAR93,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR93,500 (USD5,479 * GBP4,254 * EUR4,861 * AUD8,095)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,600 (USD504 * GBP391 * EUR447 * AUD745)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Western Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR98,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR98,500 (USD5,771 * GBP4,482 * EUR5,121 * AUD8,528)

Single Supplement: ZAR9,000 (USD527 * GBP410 * EUR468 * AUD779)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR98,500 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR98,500 (USD5,771 * GBP4,482 * EUR5,121 * AUD8,528)

Single Supplement: ZAR9,000 (USD527 * GBP410 * EUR468 * AUD779)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2027

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2028

10 Jan 2028 - 24 Jan 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,842 * GBP4,537 * EUR5,183 * AUD8,632)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) I 2028

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2028

31 Jan 2028 - 14 Feb 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,842 * GBP4,537 * EUR5,183 * AUD8,632)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) II 2028

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2028

10 Apr 2028 - 24 Apr 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,842 * GBP4,537 * EUR5,183 * AUD8,632)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 2028

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

South Africa - Eastern Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2028

31 May 2028 - 12 Jun 2028 (13 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,842 * GBP4,537 * EUR5,183 * AUD8,632)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Western Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2028

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2028

04 Sep 2028 - 18 Sep 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD5,842 * GBP4,537 * EUR5,183 * AUD8,632)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) IV 2028

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2028

09 Oct 2028 - 23 Oct 2028 (15 days)

ZAR105,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR105,900 (USD6,205 * GBP4,819 * EUR5,506 * AUD9,169)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) V 2028

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2028

23 Oct 2028 - 06 Nov 2028 (15 days)

ZAR105,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR105,900 (USD6,205 * GBP4,819 * EUR5,506 * AUD9,169)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) VI 2028

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

The provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga on South Africa’s eastern seaboard offer up some of the finest photographic opportunities on the continent and boast some of the country’s best birding as well as exceptional mammal viewing. The regions incredible natural diversity, coupled with a modern infrastructure well suited to the needs of the modern traveller, makes travelling here an absolute delight. Focusing on a variety of the country’s very best sites including the endemic-rich mist-belt forests of the Natal Midlands, the lofty peaks of the magnificent Drakensberg and the classic African savanna of the world-renowned Kruger National Park this unique bird photo tour of eastern South Africa offers the very best of southern African photography, birding, and game viewing!

Highlights

  • Spending time exploring Kruger National Park in open air safari vehicles. Kruger is one of Africa’s, and indeed the world’s, largest wildlife havens
  • Enjoy an exhibition of big mammals with the likes of Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, African Wild Dog, African Elephant, African Buffalo, White Rhinoceros, and Southern Giraffe all likely.
  • Visit a dedicated vulture hide offering incredible photo opportunities, where Cape and Bearded Vultures regularly attend
  • Exploring Sani Pass, one of the most dramatic passes in Africa with incredible scenery throughout the day and a plethora of unique endemics to enjoy
  • Opportunities to see and photograph a variety of South Africa’s rarest endemic, near-endemic and range-restricted species including Cape Parrot, Yellow-breasted Pipit, Bush Blackcap, Southern Bald Ibis, Blue Korhaan, Drakensberg Rockjumper, and Gurney’s Sugarbird
  • Excellent chances of seeing the two endemic bird families to Southern Africa – Rockjumpers & Sugarbirds

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

Top Birds

Cape Parrot; Yellow-breasted Pipit; Bush Blackcap; Southern Bald Ibis; Blue Korhaan; Drakensberg Rockjumper; Gurney’s Sugarbird.

Top Mammals

Lion; Leopard; Cheetah; African Wild Dog; African Elephant; African Buffalo; White Rhinoceros; Southern Giraffe.

Habitats Covered

Mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation grasslands, mountains, wetlands

Expected Climate

Subtropical and dry, warm to hot. Can be cold to very cold in the early mornings and evenings

Max Group Size

5 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Moderate. Suitable for all photography / birding / wildlife interest levels and most mobility capabilities. Can be a little tiring due to travel distances. Our Bird Photo Tours are a hybrid between our Classic birding tours and dedicated photographic tours. You don’t have to be a professional photographer or have the biggest lens; this is for everyone with an interest in photography and birding. Whether you’re using a bridge camera or the latest body and prime lens, our aims are the same. • These tours are not aimed at seeing the most species possible on the route, rather taking time to photograph key targets and any other interesting species we may find. Naturally, the overall species list will be lower than a comparable birding focused tour. • Whilst we may use blinds, feeders and hide setups on some of these tours, we will not be spending an entire day nor even several hours fixed in one spot. • These tours are suitable for photographers who prefer opportunistic photography over entire days in a hide. • Our leaders will assist in helping everyone secure good photographic opportunities and advise as much as they can on camera setup. However, they are not professional photographic tour leaders.

Accommodation

Good to comfortable.

Ease of Birding

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

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good. Some hides will be visited.

What our clients say about us

Gregory de Klerk
MM, Eastern South Africa X 2016

Having been a guide myself in Australia from time to time, I genuinely appreciated the time and effort Greg dedicated to preparing for each day of the tour; where possible, there was an alternative site or activity if ever bird sightings or weather did not go exactly to plan. Greg acted with great professionalism throughout the tour and looked after himself well so he could look after us while on the road and in the bush... For me, the bottom line is: Greg is an excellent birder and a bloody good guide, and, an absolute gem of a bloke. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed my time on the tour.

André Bernon
JT, South Africa 2017

We found our guide, Andre Bernon to be extremely competent at finding and identifying birds. He also had an impressive range of knowledge about other biota, plus extensive knowledge of the local history.

Glen Valentine
CA - South Africa 2021

I am still absorbing the wonderful trip that I took to South Africa. It was amazing. the guides, Glen Valentine and Riaan Botha were absolutely wonderful. They not only knew their birds and mammals, but they both had wonderful people skills. from the moment they showed up until they departed, I felt safe. They took good care of us, seeing to our basic needs, preparing us for the day's birds and itinerary.

xHeinz Ortmann
JH, Cape & Kruger II 2015

Heinz was incredible. His knowledge and personality were wonderful. What a wonderful young man! We had an incredible time.

Julian Parsons
RK, South Africa

The tour was fantastic. Julian Parsons is an excellent guide. Outstanding with both birds and people. Several times he was required to troubleshoot problems and issues and did so without distracting from the trip in any way. Our driver was also fantastic. Two flat tires, but he quickly changed out to the spare and arranged to have both fixed, after hours! He was very personable and incredibly safe driver. We always arrived on time (or early) without incident, including when we had the flat tires.

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