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South Africa - Flock to Marion - Cape Highlights Extension

© Yellow Bishop by Daniel Danckwerts
South Africa - Flock to Marion - Cape Highlights Extension 2028

28 Jan 2028 - 31 Jan 2028 (4 days)

ZAR22,995 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Joshua Olszewski

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR22,995 (USD1,378 * GBP1,061 * AUD2,050 * CAD1,998)

Single Supplement: ZAR595 (USD36 * GBP27 * AUD53 * CAD52)

South Africa’s south-western Cape is one of the continent’s most distinctive birding regions, combining spectacular scenery, extraordinary botanical diversity and an exceptional concentration of endemic and near-endemic birds. Designed for those with limited time, this four-day tour offers a focused introduction to the very best of birding around Cape Town, with particular emphasis on the region’s most charismatic and sought-after species.

Based in and around Cape Town, the celebrated “Mother City”, we will make the most of the remarkable variety of habitats found within easy reach of this spectacularly situated city. Mountain fynbos, coastal wetlands, strandveld and rocky shorelines all lie close at hand, allowing us to target an impressive range of birds while enjoying some of South Africa’s finest scenery.

The Cape Floristic Region is one of the world’s great centres of endemism, and our time here will focus on finding many of its signature species. Key targets include Cape Rockjumper, Cape Sugarbird, Orange-breasted Sunbird and Cape Siskin, alongside a rich supporting cast of fynbos specialists, raptors, waterbirds and other regional favourites.

With two full days dedicated to exploring the Cape Town region, this tour is ideal for birders looking to experience the essence of the Cape without the time commitment of a longer itinerary. Compact, varied and highly rewarding, it offers an excellent concentration of memorable birds, striking landscapes and uniquely South African habitats.

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

Top Birds

Cape Rockjumper; Cape Sugarbird; Cape Bulbul; Cape Siskin; Protea, Forest, & Cape Canaries; Orange-breasted, Malachite & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds; African Penguin; African Oystercatcher; Crowned, Bank & Cape Cormorants; Hartlaub’s Gull; Black Harrier; Southern Black Korhaan; Cape Spurfowl; Bokmakierie; Victorin’s Warbler; White-backed Mousebird; Karoo Scrub Robin; Southern Boubou; Fiscal & Fairy Flycatchers; Cape Batis; Cape Grassbird; Grey Tit; Grey-winged Francolin; Oliver Thrush; South African Shelduck; Cape Shoveler; Cape Gannet.

Top Mammals

Afro-Australian Fur Seal; Southern Right Whale; Common Eland; Blesbok (Bontebok); (Cape) Mountain Zebra; Hartebeest; Cape Grey Mongoose; Klipspringer; Springbok; Steenbok; Cape Grysbok (rare); Grey Rhebok; Chacma Baboon; Rock Hyrax; Meerkat.

Habitats Covered

Mountains, fynbos, coastal waters, wetlands

Expected Climate

Subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter

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 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

+-170-180

Other Attractions

Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good.

What our clients say about us

Daniel Danckwerts
AM - South Africa 2022

Dan was excellent and really knowledgeable.

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.

Keith Valentine
PN & PN, South Africa - Birds & Wine 2018

This was a wonderful tour...with something for everyone. The fun just never stopped! Keith Valentine's passion for wine, food, creatures; be they avian, mammal, or reptile, combined for his deep knowledge of all, and his love of the outdoors shows in everything he does!

Daniel Danckwerts
TT - South Africa Rallid Quest 2019

There are not enough superlatives to describe Daniel Danckwerts! He is a superstar of a guide and I am glad I had the opportunity to tour with him, because he will be in great demand when the word gets out how amazing this tour was! Although he is one of your junior guides, he conducts himself with poise and confidence in excess of his years. His passion for birding, culture and history is unsurpassed and his laugh is absolutely infectious.  He knew all the hotspots for the notoriously difficult species on this tour and even when the birds weren't cooperating, he devised innovative means to ensure the group would have the best opportunity to see these very, very elusive birds. We learned a few lessons on this inaugural tour about patience and stamina.... it is certainly not for the faint-hearted because it requires a lot of hard work but the rewards certainly exceeded the effort.  Where else do you have the opportunity to see mythic flufftails and crakes all in one place? I will absolutely travel with Daniel again!

Gregory de Klerk
JS - South Africa 2024

Greg and Wade were both amazing in their depth of knowledge of all things South African! They made sure we all got on the birds and described in detail what we should be looking for. Accommodations were lovely (Kruger a little less so, but ok). The Safari was the highlight of the trip. All in all I’d definitely recommend this tour.

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