30 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 (22 days)
ZAR119,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR119,950 (USD7,096 * GBP5,439 * EUR6,198 * AUD10,931)
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD503 * GBP385 * EUR439 * AUD775)
This tour pairs with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2026
16 Nov 2026 - 07 Dec 2026 (22 days)
ZAR119,950 1 SPACE AVAILABLE on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR119,950 (USD7,096 * GBP5,439 * EUR6,198 * AUD10,931)
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD503 * GBP385 * EUR439 * AUD775)
This tour pairs with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) III 2026
22 Nov 2026 - 13 Dec 2026 (22 days)
ZAR119,950 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR119,950 (USD7,096 * GBP5,439 * EUR6,198 * AUD10,931)
Single Supplement: ZAR8,500 (USD503 * GBP385 * EUR439 * AUD775)
This tour pairs with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2026
15 Nov 2027 - 06 Dec 2027 (22 days)
ZAR127,000 3 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR127,000 (USD7,513 * GBP5,759 * EUR6,562 * AUD11,573)
This tour pairs with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2027
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
06 Nov 2028 - 27 Nov 2028 (22 days)
ZAR134,600 4 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR134,600 (USD7,963 * GBP6,103 * EUR6,955 * AUD12,266)
This tour pairs with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2028
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
13 Nov 2028 - 04 Dec 2028 (22 days)
ZAR134,600 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): ZAR134,600 (USD7,963 * GBP6,103 * EUR6,955 * AUD12,266)
This tour pairs with: South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) II 2028
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
South Africa has the highest number of endemic and near-endemic bird species of any country on the African continent. Some of these special birds such as Drakensberg Rockjumper and Blue Crane – are beautiful and charismatic; while others, including the Cinnamon-breasted and Knysna Warblers are less striking but range-restricted. To boot, South Africa is also home to two very impressive endemic families, the striking Rockjumpers and Sugarbirds.
The focus of this 22-day endemics mega-birding tour is to see as many of these South African endemic, breeding endemic and near-endemic species as possible. Every single one of the 99 birds falling into this category as well as most of the 78 species falling into the category of endemic or near-endemic to the southern African sub-region are targeted during the tour. Furthermore, we will seek out many other special and sought-after African species; and, in the course of this tour, we have the potential to rack up a very impressive bird list in terms of species numbers, rarities and great sightings. Mammals will likewise form a major focus of our attention, and we can expect to also find an incredible diversity of reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife. We invite you to join us on this exciting celebration of our endemic treasures during this ultimate South African mega-birding adventure!
Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
African Penguin, Blue and Wattled Cranes, Ludwig’s and Denham’s Bustards, Blue, Southern Black and Karoo Korhaans, African Oystercatcher, Crowned, Cape and Bank Cormorants, Cape and Natal Spurfowls, Southern Bald Ibis, Cape Vulture, Black Harrier, Cape & Drakensberg Rockjumpers, Cape & Gurney’s Sugarbirds, Bush Blackcap, Ground Woodpecker, Rudd’s (very rare), Botha’s (very rare), Short-clawed, Red, Sclater’s, Cape Long-billed & Barlow’s Larks, African Rock & Yellow-breasted Pipits, Cape Longclaw, Knysna, Purple-crested & Livingstone’s Turacos, Cape Parrot, Gorgeous, Black-fronted & Olive Bushshrikes, Bokmakierie, Victorin’s, Namaqua, Cinnamon-breasted, and Layard’s Warblers, Fairy Flycatcher, Karoo Eremomela, Cape and Grey Penduline Tits, White-backed Mousebird, Spotted & Orange Ground Thrushes, Cape and Sentinel Rock Thrushes, Rudd’s Apalis, Woodward’s Batis, Karoo & Brown Scrub Robins, Karoo & Buff-streaked Chats, Pink-throated Twinspot, Neergaard’s, Orange-breasted & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, Cape & Drakensberg Siskins, Protea, Cape, Forest & Black-headed Canaries.
Black & White Rhinoceroses, Southern African Hedgehog, Meerkat, Black Wildebeest, Nyala, Cape Grysbok, Aardvark, Aardwolf, Springhare, Common Eland, Bat-eared Fox, Blesbok (Bontebok), Grey Rhebok, Klipspringer, Springbok, African Wild Dog, Cheetah
dune and mist-belt forest, acacia savanna, high elevation and coastal grasslands, mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal waters, wetlands
subtropical conditions with occasional rain, cooler in the highlands and the Cape
5 with 1 Rockjumper leader
DIFFICULT: This is a high-intensity “mega” tour designed for passionate listers and serious birders who enjoy a fast-paced schedule. Due to its demanding nature, it’s not recommended for avid photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health limitations.
Demanding & tiring tour. Designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. Not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges. Our Mega tours are very fast-paced birding adventures designed for the dedicated lister and serious birder. The focus of the tour is to see as many of the endemics and area specials as possible in our given time. In order to cover the necessary route to maximise the species list we tend to spend a single night at most sites and travel large distances. There is very little down time aside from that spent driving from one site to the next. These tours are not suitable for dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced or new birders; as well as anyone with serious mobility or health challenges.
Good to comfortable.
Very targeted birding. Several tricky endemic species, though most birding is in open habitat with limited forest birding.
500 - 550
Cape Peninsula, Sani Pass, Lake St. Lucia, Zululand game reserves, good food & wine, remote and seldom visited areas, spectacular scenery
Good, but limited due to time.
Greg was a fantastic guide, and I hope that I can take another tour/bird with him again in the future. I greatly enjoyed birding and spending time with him, he was very personable and I'm glad that we were able to become friends. Greg knew where to search for the birds and was extremely knowledgeable about birds and other wildlife and natural history. I also greatly appreciated how Greg dealt with issues that arose with other guests, and how quickly he tried to step in and prevent problems from escalating further. Guiding can be a difficult job, and Greg did a terrific job.
This was my first pelagic tour, and I loved every minute of it. The guides were excellent - informative, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient. Couldn't have asked for better, thank you.
This tour was fantastic-it exceeded all expectations in every aspect. The country is beautiful and it was shown to us in a way I will never forget - the plants, birds, mammals landscapes, insects and people. One of the most rounded lifetime experiences I have had. And now for the guide. Daniel was one of the best (if not the best) guide I’ve ever had. He has incredible birding skills-we missed nothing! His natural science knowledge is vast, especially for his age-it shows his love of nature and willingness to share it. He was very good with us as a group-able to joke around with everyone and meet individual needs. He adapted to all situations smoothly and with great confidence. His driving skills were superb-in the 13 000 km we traveled, not once did I think he made a dangerous or even slightly aggressive move. His choice of lodges and restaurants was great-we didn't lose any weight on the trip! I would travel with him anytime and will seek out destinations where I know he is the guide. Thanks Rockjumper for a wonderful trip.
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!
We were very happy to have Heinz Ortmann as our guide. He operated the tour very skilfully in every way and with flexibility when needed to try to get all possible targets. We were also very positively surprised that he had such a great knowledge about mammals, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians beside the birds. Since we also are very interested in all these groups, this was a most welcome bonus. A great tour that we will remember for a long time. We would be very happy doing another private trip with Heinz as our guide.
South Africa - Kruger Extension (Small Group) I 2025 - November 2025
South Africa - Rannels 2025 - November 2025
South Africa - Mega Birding Tour (Small Group) I 2025 - October 2025
South Africa - Wachira (Shortened ESA) 2025 - October 2025
South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) V 2025 - October 2025
South Africa - Webb (Cape & Kruger) 2025 - October 2025
South Africa - Eastern (Small Group) IV 2025 - September 2025
South Africa - Birds, Wine & Big Game 2025 - September 2025
South Africa - Murphy (RWT) 2025 - September 2025
South Africa - Cape Wildflowers, Birding & Big Game (Small Group) 2025 - September 2025
South Africa - Smith & Belencan 2025 - August 2025
South Africa - Wachira (Cape & Kruger) 2025 - July 2025
South Africa - Cape & Kruger I 2025 - July 2025
South Africa - Perillo (RWT) 2025 - June 2025
South Africa - Piuze family 2025 - May 2025
South Africa - Western Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2025 - March 2025
South Africa - Eastern Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2025 - February 2025
South Africa - Eastern III 2025 - February 2025
South Africa - Flock to Marion - Sani Pass post-tour extension 2025 - January 2025
South Africa - Flock to Marion - Sani Pass pre-tour extension 2025 - January 2025
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