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South Africa - Kruger Extension

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South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2026

20 Nov 2026 - 24 Nov 2026 (5 days)

ZAR42,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR42,950 (USD2,551 * GBP1,977 * AUD3,743)

Single Supplement: ZAR4,900 (USD291 * GBP226 * AUD427)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR6,270 (USD372 * GBP289 * AUD546)

South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2026

13 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026 (5 days)

ZAR42,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR42,950 (USD2,551 * GBP1,977 * AUD3,743)

Single Supplement: ZAR4,900 (USD291 * GBP226 * AUD427)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR6,270 (USD372 * GBP289 * AUD546)

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2028

27 Nov 2028 - 01 Dec 2028 (5 days)

ZAR47,700 4 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR47,700 (USD2,833 * GBP2,196 * AUD4,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR5,390 (USD320 * GBP248 * AUD470)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR6,900 (USD410 * GBP318 * AUD601)

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Kruger Extension II 2028

04 Dec 2028 - 08 Dec 2028 (5 days)

ZAR47,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR47,700 (USD2,833 * GBP2,196 * AUD4,157)

Single Supplement: ZAR5,390 (USD320 * GBP248 * AUD470)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR6,900 (USD410 * GBP318 * AUD601)

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change*

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2029

26 Nov 2029 - 30 Nov 2029 (5 days)

ZAR49,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR49,500 (USD2,940 * GBP2,279 * AUD4,314)

Single Supplement: ZAR5,929 (USD352 * GBP273 * AUD517)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR7,590 (USD451 * GBP349 * AUD661)

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change* Linked Flight = Cape Town or Durban to Skukuza or Mbombela

South Africa - Kruger Extension II 2029

03 Dec 2029 - 07 Dec 2029 (5 days)

ZAR49,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

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Tour Price (Per person): ZAR49,500 (USD2,940 * GBP2,279 * AUD4,314)

Single Supplement: ZAR5,929 (USD352 * GBP273 * AUD517)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): ZAR7,590 (USD451 * GBP349 * AUD661)

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change* Linked Flight = Cape Town or Durban to Skukuza or Mbombela

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

André Bernon
A

A massive thanks has to go to André, the ranger, he was exceptional. His knowledge of wildlife was incredible. We were able to learn so much about the animals, plants and he is the 'bird' guru!! We cant thank him enough for his time, going out of his way to show us everything possible, we saw everything.

Gregory de Klerk
WB & BB, South Africa

The lynchpin for our entire experience was the guide - and Greg de Klerk was simply brilliant. He was extremely skilled in knowing where the birds might be, and finding them once we got there. He carefully made sure that we all saw the bird. He was very knowledgeable about bird and mammal behaviour, and shared a lot of information with the tour members. He smoothly handled logistics, is a good driver, and patient with non-nationals who are unfamiliar with South African customs. He has a wonderful sense of humour; and a very warm and outgoing personality, which stimulated good relations between tour members. We would be very excited to go on another Rockjumper trip with him!

James Wade Lee
FZ, South Africa - Zagst (Eastern Pre-Tour Ext) 2026

We had one room without an AC. The manager of the Inn stressed not to leave the windows open because of the monkeys. We were later told that the monkeys were not active a night. You could have your windows open at night and during the day if you were in the room. Wade’s birding skills were top notch, and his local knowledge enhanced the trip. It was very nice having the flexibility of a private tour. We birded hard, but were able to take a couple hours “off” during the afternoon on some days. 310 lifers over 10 days was a great way to start our South Africa trip.

James Wade Lee
RB - South Africa 2024

Both Greg and Wade were amazing. Greg has a fantastic knowledge of the area and it's wildlife. He was always willing to add information and facts regarding the wildlife we observed. He managed the tour expertly and his enthusiasm was contagious. And Wade is flat out the best bird/wildlife finder that I have ever been around. Truly extraordinary. The trip was beyond my expectations.

Julian Parsons
CH, South Africa

I would like to especially thank Julian Parsons for his outstanding guiding. Julian has just the right touch of skill and personality to make a tour like this fire on all cylinders. His ability is unique, a top-notch combination of outgoing and enthusiastic personality traits, deft handling of logistical details, fundamental knowledge of the landscapes and biota, and keeping the fire going for finding more birds. I do not give such praise lightly. I have myself have been an ecotour leader, so I well know how difficult it can be to keep satisfied the very demanding expectations of diverse participants. Julian possesses a novel blend of open-mindedness, too, which can be a scarce trait in birding guides. If Julian were the guide on an itinerary that I wished to sign up for, his presence could be a deciding criteria for my participation with a RockJumper tour. In addition to the guide, the itinerary, food, and accommodations all exceeded my personal expectations. Lodging at Hout Bay and Calvinia stand out, but frankly all of it was excellent.

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