Tour overviewSouth Africa, on the southern tip of Africa, is known for its incredible cultural diversity, but the term could also be applied to its rich fauna and flora. In fact, the country is ranked 6th out of the world’s seventeen megadiverse countries!Birding in South Africa in its distinctly different ecosystems allows birders to explore a very diverse range of bird-rich habitats. A remarkable 840 bird species are found in terrestrial South Africa, about eight percent of the world’s total bird species.
This perfectly structured 13-day birding tour offers an extraordinary birding experience in some of the most exciting birding destinations of the eastern parts of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park, the forests of Magoebaskloof and northern Kwazulu-Natal, and more. Expect to see many of South Africa’s endemic and special species!
Get more detail about what to expect on this tour: Go to full itinerary
Safari starts in Johannesburg and ends in Durban
Tour duration: 13 days/12 nights
Type of accommodation: Comfortable/Mid-range
Next Group tour departure dates: TBA
Private and small group, customised birding tours can be booked on request for your preferred travel dates
Read the latest Trip Report
Kruger National Park-
One of the planet’s top wildlife parks
Magoebaskloof-
Stunning forest beauty and special birds
Wakkerstroom-
Grassland and wetland birding, with many specials
Mkuze-
Very special park with the Big Five and over 500 bird species
Mtunzini-
Beautiful coastal village with incredible nearby forests
Top Birds:
• Blue Korhaan
• White-bellied Bustard
• Southern Bald Ibis
• Rudd’s Lark
• Short-clawed and Botha’s Lark
• Yellow-breasted Pipit
• African Rock Pipit
• Cape and Brown-headed Parrot
• Knysna Turaco
• Purple-crested Turaco
• Spotted Thrush
• Orange Ground Thrush
• Gorgeous Bushshrike
• Olive Bushshrike
• Narina Trogon
Top Mammals:
• African Elephant
• African Buffalo
• Lion
• Leopard
• White and Black Rhinoceros
Optional Activities:
• Walking activity in Kruger National Park
• Night drive in Kruger National Park
| ITINERARY OVERVIEW |
|---|
| Day 1 | Start of tour in Johannesburg, birding in Polokwane and Magoebaskloof |
|---|---|
| Day 2 | Magoebaskloof |
| Day 3 | Magoebaskloof to Kruger National Park |
| Day 4-6 | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Kruger National Park to Wakkerstroom |
| Day 8 | Wakkerstroom |
| Day 9 | Wakkerstroom to Mkuze Game Reserve |
| Day 10 | Mkuze Game Reserve |
| Day 11 | Mkuze Game Reserve to Mtunzini (Amatikulu Reserve) |
| Day 12 | Mtunzini (Ongoye and Dlinza forests) |
| Day 13 & 12 | Mtunzini to King Shaka Airport and Departure |
All our tours can be customised according to your specific requirements.
