Our Kruger Extension to our South Africa Mega Birding tour takes us to one of Africa’s most famous and fabulous reserves – The Kruger National Park! On this birding and wildlife safari we will explore the area’s superb road system in our quest to locate some of the most iconic birds and big game in Africa, including the legendary “Big 5” – Lion, African Elephant, Leopard, African Buffalo and both Black & White Rhinoceros. Kruger provides an excellent opportunity to photograph these spectacular beasts in their natural habitat, and some of them we will encounter in staggering numbers and at very close quarters. The park’s rich bushveld will also provide us with amongst the most exciting and rewarding birding to be had anywhere in Africa. Of special note here are species requiring vast areas of wilderness, including Common Ostrich, Kori Bustard, the incomparable Southern Ground Hornbill, Martial Eagle, Bateleur, up to five species of vulture, and an incredible diversity of other raptors and spectacular African birds. This is a brief yet thoroughly rewarding addition to our SA Mega Birding Tour, and comes highly recommended!

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

Top Birds

Common Ostrich, Kori Bustard, Red-crested Korhaan, Southern Ground Hornbill, Bateleur, Martial, Crowned, African Hawk- and Tawny Eagles, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Lizard Buzzard, Lappet-faced, Cape, White-backed, Hooded & White-headed Vultures, chances for the elusive African Finfoot, White-crowned Lapwing, Swainson’s & Natal Spurfowls, Coqui Francolin, Bronze-winged Courser, Double-banded Sandgrouse, Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Southern White-faced Owl, Pearl-spotted & African Barred Owlets, Southern Red-billed & Southern Yellow-billed Hornbills, Brown-headed Parrot, Bennett’s Woodpecker, Grey-headed Bushshrike, Burchell’s & Cape Starlings, Magpie & Southern White-crowned Shrikes, Red-headed Weaver, White-throated Robin-Chat, Acacia Pied Barbet, Burchell’s Coucal, Chestnut-vented Warbler, Stierling’s Wren-Warbler, Violet-eared Waxbill, Burnt-necked Eremomela, African Pygmy & Giant Kingfishers, Black, Woolly-necked, Saddle-billed & Yellow-billed Storks, African Openbill.

Top Mammals

The ‘Big 5’, Cheetah, African Wild Dog, Side-striped Jackal, Greater Kudu, Giraffe, Spotted Hyena, Nyala, Common and Central African Large-spotted Genets, Wild Cat, African Civet, Serval, Cape Porcupine, White-tailed Mongoose, Klipspringer, Thick-tailed Greater Galago, Honey Badger, Caracal.

Habitats Covered

acacia savanna, bushveld, terminalia woodland, riverine forest, grasslands, rivers, wetlands

Expected Climate

subtropical with occasional rain, warm to very hot

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

relaxed

Accommodation

comfortable

Ease of Birding

easy

Number of Species Expected

180+

Other Attractions

vast, pristine wilderness

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

Keith Valentine
SD, South Africa 2018

I deeply appreciate that Keith Valentine worked hard to find the endemics and warblers that I had expressed an interest in.

Rynart Bezuidenhout
AC & MJ, South Africa 2019

Thanks to Rynart Bezuidenhout and Daniel Danckwerts for an unforgettable tour. Their effort to give us the very best experience was sublime. Not only was our ambition to see the wanted birds, animals and nature much more than fulfilled – our competent, friendly and openminded guides also managed to give a perspective into the life and culture in South Africa of today. This we appreciate a lot.

Daniel Danckwerts
LW, South Africa 2019

"Daniel was a fantastic guide. Great at handling everything and anything. Superb with all and great at talking to everyone - just a young man beyond his years. And his spotting and guiding skills were amazing. Will book another trio when he is guiding as soon as possible. "

Gareth Robbins
SM, South Africa 2016

Gareth was an excellent guide. He was always on hand to give help and advice when needed and didn’t favour one guest over another. His enthusiasm could not be faulted and local and birding knowledge faultless.

Julian Parsons
MW, South Africa

Julian did an outstanding job leading the tour. I understand he is a new guide w/ Rockjumper, but it seemed like he had years of experience. His birding skills were superb, as expected. His knowledge of all the obscure larks and LBJs was very impressive. Importantly, he handled logistics very well, managed client expectations and personalities superbly, and was always cheerful and kept things positive. I've got to give a nod to the driver as well, he was a joy to be around. Always cheerful (regardless of tire problems in the Karoo) and willing to jimmy the vehicle around so everyone gets a good look. A definite asset to the tour. I understand these trips run smoothly because of all the support back at the office. Thanks to everyone involved. All of my communications pre-tour were handled promptly and professionally. The whole Rockjumper team were a real pleasure to work with. Can't wait to do it again!

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2023

23 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 (5 days)

ZAR31,950 - 2 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,950 * USD1,693 * GBP1,382 * EUR1,598 * AUD2,612

Single Supplement: ZAR4,000 * USD212 * GBP173 * EUR200 * AUD327

Flight costs: ZAR5,000 * USD265 * GBP216 * EUR250 * AUD409

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2024

22 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2024 (5 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,905 * GBP1,555 * EUR1,798 * AUD2,939

Single Supplement: ZAR4,250 * USD225 * GBP184 * EUR213 * AUD347

Flight costs: ZAR5,500 * USD291 * GBP238 * EUR275 * AUD450

South Africa - Kruger Extension II 2024

15 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 (5 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Josop

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,905 * GBP1,555 * EUR1,798 * AUD2,939

Single Supplement: ZAR4,250 * USD225 * GBP184 * EUR213 * AUD347

Flight costs: ZAR5,500 * USD291 * GBP238 * EUR275 * AUD450

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2025

21 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 (5 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,014 * GBP1,643 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,107

South Africa - Kruger Extension II 2025

14 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 (5 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,014 * GBP1,643 * EUR1,901 * AUD3,107

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