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
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!
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.
Gareth Robbins was an excellent guide. He was friendly and approachable, made all the group feel welcome and his sense of humour kept us all amused. His ability to find birds is second to none and he took great pains to ensure everyone had seen every bird. I would love to travel with him again.
Our trip leader Doug was fantastic. He is clearly an expert birder with an admirable academic background. Doug also took an interest in the enjoyment and comfort of each guest. He frequently went above and beyond and always cheerfully went about loading and unloading all our luggage at our many locations, assisting all of us in many ways. The group was, on average, senior citizen age and he was very patient and helpful. He got us up first thing in the morning and spent the entire day diligently searching out the birds for us. We ended up with over 400 species in the two weeks, plus many furry creatures as well (including all the big 5 several times).
Jeremy Exelby was well-beyond excellent, extremely knowledgeable and did a terrific job of seeing to everyone's individual needs.
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR72,950 * USD3,885 * GBP3,168 * EUR3,660 * AUD5,982
Single Supplement: ZAR7,000 * USD373 * GBP304 * EUR351 * AUD574
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension VI 2023
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: James Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,257 * GBP3,472 * EUR4,011 * AUD6,556
Single Supplement: ZAR7,100 * USD378 * GBP308 * EUR356 * AUD582
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension I 2024
Tour Leader: James Lee
Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,257 * GBP3,472 * EUR4,011 * AUD6,556
Single Supplement: ZAR7,100 * USD378 * GBP308 * EUR356 * AUD582
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2024
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Tour price (Per person): ZAR79,950 * USD4,257 * GBP3,472 * EUR4,011 * AUD6,556
Single Supplement: ZAR7,100 * USD378 * GBP308 * EUR356 * AUD582
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension V 2024
Tour Leader: James Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR84,000 * USD4,473 * GBP3,648 * EUR4,214 * AUD6,888
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension I 2025
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR84,000 * USD4,473 * GBP3,648 * EUR4,214 * AUD6,888
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension II 2025
Tour Leader: Michael Meidlinger
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR84,000 * USD4,473 * GBP3,648 * EUR4,214 * AUD6,888
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension III 2025
Tour Leader: James Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR84,000 * USD4,473 * GBP3,648 * EUR4,214 * AUD6,888
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension IV 2025
Tour Leader: James Lee
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR84,000 * USD4,473 * GBP3,648 * EUR4,214 * AUD6,888
Can be linked with: South Africa - Cape Extension V 2025
South Africa - Mega: Kruger Extension III 2019 - October 2019
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour III 2019 - October 2019
South Africa - Eastern VI 2019 - September 2019
South Africa - Eastern V 2019 - September 2019
South Africa - Cape Wildflowers, Birding & Big Game I 2019 - August 2019
South Africa - Eastern IV 2019 - May 2019
South Africa - Mega: Kruger Extension II 2019 - February 2019
South Africa - Rallid Quest 2019 - February 2019
South Africa - Eastern III 2019 - February 2019
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour II 2019 - February 2019
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