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South Africa - Eastern (Small Group)

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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

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,308 * GBP4,077 * EUR4,626 * AUD8,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD443 * GBP340 * EUR386 * AUD680)

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

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,308 * GBP4,077 * EUR4,626 * AUD8,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD443 * GBP340 * EUR386 * AUD680)

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

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,308 * GBP4,077 * EUR4,626 * AUD8,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD443 * GBP340 * EUR386 * AUD680)

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2026

01 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (15 days)

ZAR89,950 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR89,950 (USD5,308 * GBP4,077 * EUR4,626 * AUD8,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD443 * GBP340 * EUR386 * AUD680)

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

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 (USD5,308 * GBP4,077 * EUR4,626 * AUD8,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR7,500 (USD443 * GBP340 * EUR386 * AUD680)

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)

ZAR95,000 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR95,000 (USD5,606 * GBP4,306 * EUR4,886 * AUD8,614)

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

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

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

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR95,000 (USD5,606 * GBP4,306 * EUR4,886 * AUD8,614)

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

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) III 2027

22 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (15 days)

ZAR95,000 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR95,000 (USD5,606 * GBP4,306 * EUR4,886 * AUD8,614)

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

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2027

11 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027 (15 days)

ZAR99,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,500 (USD5,871 * GBP4,510 * EUR5,117 * AUD9,022)

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

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

South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) VI 2027

25 Oct 2027 - 08 Nov 2027 (15 days)

ZAR99,500 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR99,500 (USD5,871 * GBP4,510 * EUR5,117 * AUD9,022)

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

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

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 (USD5,883 * GBP4,519 * EUR5,127 * AUD9,041)

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 (USD5,883 * GBP4,519 * EUR5,127 * AUD9,041)

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 (USD5,883 * GBP4,519 * EUR5,127 * AUD9,041)

This tour pairs with: South Africa - Cape Extension (Small Group) III 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 (USD5,883 * GBP4,519 * EUR5,127 * AUD9,041)

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 (USD6,249 * GBP4,800 * EUR5,446 * AUD9,603)

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 (USD6,249 * GBP4,800 * EUR5,446 * AUD9,603)

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 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

James Wade Lee
AF, South Africa 2023

Wade is an exceptional individual. Hard to believe he is not 21 and has such an understanding and knowledge of the animals. He also has a great personality and is a hard worker to insure that you get all the help needed to be safe in every aspect of the operation. Ryan was also a hard worker with the customers comfort and satisfaction always in mind. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the animals and their environment. The entire staff was very accommodating and helpful. It is a great operation and was a wonderful experience.

Julian Parsons
MH & AH, South Africa 2022

Our group of six was very lucky to have Julian Parsons and Musa as our tour guide and driver! Excellent knowledge of birds, biomes, and local culture and politics. Also both had a great sense of humor and they were adaptable to our group's moods: the perfect match for our group! We would recommend both of them for any future tours! Bottom line, a very memorable trip with lots of great memories. Thanks to all.

David Hoddinott
NP, South Africa

It was a great pleasure to meet David Hoddinott, and a privilege really to spend time with such a great birder. Mine was a focussed trip around several species not seen in South Africa, and we saw all the birds, including a wonderful view of a male Buff-spotted Flufftail. David also found a few species where I had only had single sightings previously. We had to reschedule my trip at short notice and the Tailormade team at RJ were really helpful to ensure this section of our trip went ahead. Many thanks.

André Bernon
PO, South Africa 2018

André Bernon was top notch in finding birds and getting us to see and/or hear them. He drove the car like a pro and had everything in control. Everything went totally smooth all the time and we would go on any trip with him again, in a heartbeat.

André Bernon
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.

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