Name: South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027
Brand: Rockjumper Birding
Price: ZAR98,500

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2026

20 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,568 * GBP4,220 * EUR4,813 * AUD8,044)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD464 * GBP352 * EUR401 * AUD671)

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,568 * GBP4,220 * EUR4,813 * AUD8,044)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD464 * GBP352 * EUR401 * AUD671)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2026

09 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,568 * GBP4,220 * EUR4,813 * AUD8,044)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD464 * GBP352 * EUR401 * AUD671)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2027

11 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2027 (15 days)

ZAR94,500 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR94,500 (USD5,850 * GBP4,433 * EUR5,057 * AUD8,451)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD526 * GBP399 * EUR455 * AUD760)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2027

01 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 (15 days)

ZAR94,500 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR94,500 (USD5,850 * GBP4,433 * EUR5,057 * AUD8,451)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD526 * GBP399 * EUR455 * AUD760)

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)

ZAR94,500 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR94,500 (USD5,850 * GBP4,433 * EUR5,057 * AUD8,451)

Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD526 * GBP399 * EUR455 * AUD760)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR98,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR98,500 (USD6,097 * GBP4,621 * EUR5,271 * AUD8,808)

Single Supplement: ZAR9,000 (USD557 * GBP422 * EUR482 * AUD805)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR98,500 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR98,500 (USD6,097 * GBP4,621 * EUR5,271 * AUD8,808)

Single Supplement: ZAR9,000 (USD557 * GBP422 * EUR482 * AUD805)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) I 2028

10 Jan 2028 - 24 Jan 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD6,172 * GBP4,677 * EUR5,335 * AUD8,916)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) II 2028

31 Jan 2028 - 14 Feb 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD6,172 * GBP4,677 * EUR5,335 * AUD8,916)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2028

10 Apr 2028 - 24 Apr 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD6,172 * GBP4,677 * EUR5,335 * AUD8,916)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2028

04 Sep 2028 - 18 Sep 2028 (15 days)

ZAR99,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,700 (USD6,172 * GBP4,677 * EUR5,335 * AUD8,916)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2028

09 Oct 2028 - 23 Oct 2028 (15 days)

ZAR105,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR105,900 (USD6,556 * GBP4,968 * EUR5,667 * AUD9,470)

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

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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2028

23 Oct 2028 - 06 Nov 2028 (15 days)

ZAR105,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR105,900 (USD6,556 * GBP4,968 * EUR5,667 * AUD9,470)

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

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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.

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.

CS - South Africa

We‘ve had a fantastic time in Cape Town so far, please express our gratitude to Greg again as well for the great time we had with him.

PB, South Africa 2017

Pre-tour the office staff were superb in sorting out my problems and the personal touches added to our email communications really made a big difference to how I felt about the trip. The guide, Andre Bernon, was excellent. He was able to quickly and effectively locate and identify birds and get the group onto them. His knowledge of locations and ability to manage things on the ground showed real expertise and experience. His people skills and ability to ensure group dynamics were as smooth as possible was exceptional.

JT & LT - Birds & Wine

We are writing to say thank you for all you did for us on our recent Birds and Wine tour with you and Alvaro. We really enjoyed meeting you and spending two weeks touring with you around South Africa. The itinerary that you put together with Alvaro was great and all the arrangements worked out to give us a wonderful tour. Your knowledge of the birds and patience spent helping us find and see all the birds really helped us to enjoy our experience and increase our knowledge. We spent much of our time in the Manyoni Reserve in the vehicle with you and it was always exciting finding the wildlife and hearing your analysis of the situation. We also truly appreciated your selection of wineries to visit, the wines we tasted, and the wines you selected to take with us to Zebra Hills Lodge. Your knowledge of the wine and wineries greatly added to our pleasure on the tour. We live in the Northern California wine region and the opportunity to compare South Africa’s wine with the product we know was very enlightening for us. Both the wineries we visited and the wines we tasted convinced us that we were in an excellent wine producing region of the world.

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