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South Africa - Flock to Marion - Cape Highlights Extension

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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 (USD1,406 * GBP1,069 * AUD2,007 * CAD1,987)

Single Supplement: ZAR595 (USD36 * GBP28 * AUD52 * CAD51)

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

Ryan Tyrer
EB, South Africa - Cape & Kruger 2026

Trip organization and choices[ hotels, food, etc] top notch. Guides highly skilled and motivated to find as many birds and other creatures as possible.

Gregory de Klerk
DL, South Africa

The tour was great. I got along well with the other participants and I greatly appreciated Greg de Klerk. I quickly realised he knew what he was doing and could relax. He was careful to make sure we all got to see all the birds. I will definitely use Rockjumper again... Can't go wrong!

Gregory de Klerk
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.

Gregory de Klerk
SK & TG, South Africa

Greg de Klerk was a truly superb guide, and his supporting guides were a great complement to his leadership. He was knowledgeable beyond our highest expectations, patient, helpful, well-organized, and disciplined. If we have the chance to do further tours with you, chances are very high that I would specifically look for ones that Greg leads, because he personally made the tour special. His expertise and professionalism speak well for the South African guiding profession, your company, and the country as a whole. We felt genuinely fortunate to be introduced to South Africa by Greg. Susan and I have worked with several South Africans over the course of our careers, and they all returned back to their homeland when they stopped working. Greg’s display of the country showed us why they all do this, and he personally could not have been a more clear-headed and knowledgeable spokesperson for the country (including its challenges). We normally dread long drives, but he made them not only tolerable, but educational, fun, and memorable. You have a special resource in your employ, the kind of person who can go beyond creating satisfied customers, and convert us into stark raving fans of your tours. We hope you realize that, because it is not common.

Gregory de Klerk
RO, South Africa 2022

Gregory was an excellent tour leader and bird guide. I would happily travel with him again.

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