Our western South Africa Cape extensions, combined with our eastern South Africa tours, can produce up to an incredible 500 bird and 50 mammal species, including many South African endemics and near-endemics. Commencing in Cape Town, widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, we set out to explore the breathtaking Cape Peninsula, the succulent Tanqua Karoo, West Coast National Park and teeming pelagic waters. Cape targets include the comical African Penguin, Black Harrier, Ludwig’s Bustard, elusive Cinnamon-breasted Warbler, attractive Victorin’s Warbler, Karoo Lark, stunning Orange-breasted and Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, Cape Sugarbird, Protea, Cape and Forest Canaries, Cape Siskin, Cape Bulbul and Cape Rockjumper, the last belonging to a family that is endemic to southern Africa. Regional endemics could include Rufous-eared Warbler, Southern Boubou, Cape Batis, Cape Grassbird, Karoo Prinia, Karoo Eremomela, Cape Weaver, Fiscal Flycatcher, Namaqua Warbler, Cape Spurfowl and Olive Thrush. An unforgettable experience is definitely a pelagic trip out to sea from Cape Town, whereby finding a fishing vessel could produce literally thousands of birds in its wake. Indian and Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed and Shy Albatrosses, Cape and White-chinned Petrels, Southern and Northern Giant Petrels and Cape Gannet are regularly encountered.
Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Cape Rockjumper, Cape Sugarbird, Cape Bulbul, Cape Siskin, Protea, Forest, Cape & Black-headed Canaries, Orange-breasted, Malachite & Southern Double-collared Sunbirds, African Penguin, African Oystercatcher, Crowned, Bank & Cape Cormorants, Hartlaub’s Gull, Black Harrier, Southern Black & Karoo Korhaans, Ludwig’s Bustard, Cape Spurfowl, Bokmakierie, Victorin’s, Namaqua, Rufous-eared, Cinnamon-breasted, and Layard’s Warblers, Karoo Eremomela, Cape Penduline Tit, White-backed Mousebird, Karoo and Tractrac Chats, Karoo Scrub Robin, Southern Boubou, Fiscal and Fairy Flycatchers, Cape Batis, Cape Grassbird, Karoo Lark, Grey Tit, Grey-winged Francolin, Olive Thrush, South African Shelduck, Cape Shoveler, Indian & Atlantic Yellow-nosed, Black-browed & Shy Albatrosses, Southern & Northern Giant Petrels, Cape and White-chinned Petrels, Cape Gannet
Afro-Australian Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Common Eland, Blesbok (Bontebok), (Cape) Mountain Zebra, (Red) Hartebeest, Cape Grey Mongoose, Klipspringer, Springbok, Steenbok, Cape Grysbok, Grey Rhebok, Chacma Baboon, Rock Hyrax, Meerkat
mountains, semi-desert, fynbos, coastal and pelagic waters, wetlands
subtropical with occasional rain, can be cold in winter
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader
moderate pace with undemanding walks, some long drives
comfortable guesthouses
easy
+-200
Tanqua-Karoo, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, great food & wine
excellent
Rainer's knowledge of the wildlife and its social structure and behavior at Mala Mala and in Botswana increased our appreciation of what we saw exponentially. Nothing was too much trouble whether it was showing us how to use binoculars or camera or how to spot birds.
Gareth Robbins' knowledge is awesome, and his ability to keep us organised and focussed was exceptional.
Our guide, Doug McCulloch, was outstanding. Both professional and personable. He made sure we all got on the bird if possible. Great eyes and ears, went out of his way at times. Ie: The scope was set up too high, the only way to see the bird, so for Joanie, Doug got down on all fours and had her step up on his back to see an African Finfoot through the scope. (We have a photo of this).
Thoroughly enjoyed Gareth - sense of humour was great and he worked tirelessly to ensure everyone could see the bird.
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.
04 Oct 2024 - 09 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - Spaces Available
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,932 * GBP1,511 * EUR1,766 * AUD2,921
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD220 * GBP172 * EUR201 * AUD333
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD167 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD252
25 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 (6 days)
ZAR35,950 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour price (Per person): ZAR35,950 * USD1,932 * GBP1,511 * EUR1,766 * AUD2,921
Single Supplement: ZAR4,100 * USD220 * GBP172 * EUR201 * AUD333
Flight costs: ZAR3,100 * USD167 * GBP130 * EUR152 * AUD252
24 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,043 * GBP1,597 * EUR1,867 * AUD3,088
14 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,043 * GBP1,597 * EUR1,867 * AUD3,088
07 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,043 * GBP1,597 * EUR1,867 * AUD3,088
03 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,043 * GBP1,597 * EUR1,867 * AUD3,088
24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 (6 days)
ZAR38,000 - Spaces Available
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): ZAR38,000 * USD2,043 * GBP1,597 * EUR1,867 * AUD3,088
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