South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2025

19 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 (15 days)

ZAR79,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,451 * GBP3,355 * EUR3,892 * AUD6,881

Single Supplement: ZAR7,200 * USD401 * GBP302 * EUR350 * AUD620

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2025

10 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 (15 days)

ZAR79,950 - 1 Space Available on this guaranteed departure

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,451 * GBP3,355 * EUR3,892 * AUD6,881

Single Supplement: ZAR7,200 * USD401 * GBP302 * EUR350 * AUD620

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2026

09 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,007 * GBP3,775 * EUR4,379 * AUD7,742

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD418 * GBP315 * EUR365 * AUD646

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2026

30 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,007 * GBP3,775 * EUR4,379 * AUD7,742

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD418 * GBP315 * EUR365 * AUD646

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2026

20 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - 1 Space Available on this guaranteed departure

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,007 * GBP3,775 * EUR4,379 * AUD7,742

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD418 * GBP315 * EUR365 * AUD646

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,007 * GBP3,775 * EUR4,379 * AUD7,742

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD418 * GBP315 * EUR365 * AUD646

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR89,950 * USD5,007 * GBP3,775 * EUR4,379 * AUD7,742

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 * USD418 * GBP315 * EUR365 * AUD646

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2027

11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,289 * GBP3,987 * EUR4,624 * AUD8,177

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2027

01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,289 * GBP3,987 * EUR4,624 * AUD8,177

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,289 * GBP3,987 * EUR4,624 * AUD8,177

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2027

06 Sep 2027 - 20 Sep 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,289 * GBP3,987 * EUR4,624 * AUD8,177

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,289 * GBP3,987 * EUR4,624 * AUD8,177

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR95,000 * USD5,289 * GBP3,987 * EUR4,624 * AUD8,177

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.

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

David Hoddinott
RH, South Africa 2021

This was my first pelagic tour, and I loved every minute of it. The guides were excellent - informative, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient. Couldn't have asked for better, thank you.

Gregory de Klerk
WB & BB, South Africa

The lynchpin for our entire experience was the guide - and Greg de Klerk was simply brilliant. He was extremely skilled in knowing where the birds might be, and finding them once we got there. He carefully made sure that we all saw the bird. He was very knowledgeable about bird and mammal behaviour, and shared a lot of information with the tour members. He smoothly handled logistics, is a good driver, and patient with non-nationals who are unfamiliar with South African customs. He has a wonderful sense of humour; and a very warm and outgoing personality, which stimulated good relations between tour members. We would be very excited to go on another Rockjumper trip with him!

Gregory de Klerk
JS, Best of South Africa: Cape & Kruger I 2016

Greg de Klerk was one of the best guides I've had – EVER. Excellent with bird ID, calls and habitat. And probably just as important in a group setting, VERY good with people, fun, friendly and left no one out. I have heard good things about Rockjumper Tours for years and now I see why. Keep up the good work.

Glen Valentine
BC, South Africa 2021

Hi. Glen and Julian were great guides. I really enjoyed spending time with them. The trip was great, lodging was great. The wineries were amazing, as were the bird and animal sightings. I would travel with Glen or Julian again any time!

Gregory de Klerk
CG, South Africa

Greg de Klerk worked hard to get us the sightings, to ensure everyone got a "good look" and to keep us as safe and as comfortable as possible. I especially appreciated his additional information about field marks, behaviour, the habitat/area, history and culture.

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