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

Douglas McCulloch
MW, South Africa 2018

We really enjoyed and appreciated Doug McCulloch, our guide. Every bird was important to him, and he was determined to get everyone at least a look at the bird. Thanks to his thoroughness, enthusiasm, dedication, and contacts, we saw some really special birds that we have been trying to get for several years.

Gregory de Klerk
CB, South Africa 2017

Greg handled all personalities with poise, humor and attentiveness and constantly checked to see if everyone was happy. If someone had a problem, he immediately worked on a solution. It is obvious he loves his job, and he went out of his way to find birds for us, even in the most difficult weather conditions. His knowledge of the area was superior. He took excellent care of us and made us feel very welcome!

Jeremy Exelby
DH & JH - South Africa 2019

This was a huge change for me booking a more laid back tour instead of my usual hardcore birding from morning till night. I loved the change and was able to relax more and enjoy the company of the other participants and our guide Jeremy Exelby. We were still able to get a very good number of birds interwoven with some wonderful wine tasting and excellent meals. Last but not least the last half was dedicated to Big game viewing along with birding and incredible scenery. All in all a huge success and a big thanks to a Jeremy for his enthusiasm, kindness and excellent people skills. He was a joy to be around.

Keith Valentine
TB, Eastern South Africa 2010

During Oct 19 to Nov. 6, 2010, I participated in the Eastern South Africa and Western Cape Extension tour. It is the ultimate tour if you are birding for the first time in the African continent. The diversity of birds is overwhelming and unlike birding in the tropical Americas, the birds are easy to see! I personally added 419 lifers! The pace of the tour was ideal. Accommodations were top-notch and the meals wonderful. Keith Valentine is an unsurpassed tour leader. Extremely knowledgeable yet very laid back, approachable and quick to laugh. I have been on many organized bird tours but none come close to the standards set by Rockjumper on this tour. The bar has been raised!

Julian Parsons
SZ, South Africa 2022

I participated on the Flock To Marion & Western Cape-I tour. The tour was great , the Flock was indeed a wonderful experience. Julian, our guide on the land section was very professional, attentive and made the tour a big success. The accommodation facilities were great.

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2023

23 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 (5 days)

ZAR31,950 - 2 Spaces Available

client-img

Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Tour price (Per person): ZAR31,950 * USD1,674 * GBP1,379 * EUR1,585 * AUD2,623

Single Supplement: ZAR4,000 * USD210 * GBP173 * EUR198 * AUD328

Flight costs: ZAR5,000 * USD262 * GBP216 * EUR248 * AUD410

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2024

22 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2024 (5 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

client-img

Tour Leader: James Lee

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,883 * GBP1,551 * EUR1,783 * AUD2,951

Single Supplement: ZAR4,250 * USD223 * GBP183 * EUR211 * AUD349

Flight costs: ZAR5,500 * USD288 * GBP237 * EUR273 * AUD452

South Africa - Kruger Extension II 2024

15 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 (5 days)

ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available

client-img

Tour Leader: Quinton Josop

Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,883 * GBP1,551 * EUR1,783 * AUD2,951

Single Supplement: ZAR4,250 * USD223 * GBP183 * EUR211 * AUD349

Flight costs: ZAR5,500 * USD288 * GBP237 * EUR273 * AUD452

South Africa - Kruger Extension I 2025

21 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 (5 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

client-img

Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,991 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,120

South Africa - Kruger Extension II 2025

14 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 (5 days)

ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available

client-img

Tour Leader: James Lee

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

Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD1,991 * GBP1,640 * EUR1,885 * AUD3,120

  • Your details

  • Contact permission

    We would love to send you Newsletters (twice yearly).via Type a message, Promotions/Discounts (weekly), Blog Articles/Image of the Month (monthly) and other content that we think you would find interesting. If you are happy with this then please select your preferences below. If you would like to unsubscribe from previous subscriptions, or leave our mailing list entirely, then please do so by visiting the Preference Centre link at the bottom of these emails.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Route Map

Tour Route Map

English