Cape to Limpopo Valley via Kruger Park
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Optional Extension to the Grasslands of Wakkerstroom: 15 nights + 3 day optional extension, starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg. An all embracing and unforgettable Medley of Bird and Mammal Experiences. Starting with Table Mountain and Cape Town and ending with the Kruger National Park and the Limpopo Valley, this itinerary is aimed at birders who want to experience the very best of South Africa’s birding combined with its scenic beauty and diversity of animal and floral kingdoms. |
An ideal ‘intro’ to Southern Africa, this very special tour is intended as a private, fully guided tour for a maximum of 6 persons. Because we specialize in customized private tours, we can change the itinerary or accommodations to suit your particular preferences, e.g. length of tour, luxury accommodation, routing…
This tour is best done in our summer months when you can expect well over 400 bird species!!
Tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg
DAY 1
Fly into Cape Town International Airport where you will be met by your birding guide
DAY 2
Offshore Pelagic trip subject to prevailing weather conditions. Overnight in Simon’s Town
DAY 3
Bird the greater Cape Peninsula and adjacent areas. Overnight in Simon’s Town.
DAY 4
Head north up the West Coast birding the Coastal Park and estuary areas as well as the unique dune belt vegetation. Overnight on the West Coast.
DAY 5
Journey east across the wheat belt to the Cederberg mountain range and the rain shadow beyond. Overnight at a Game Lodge in the heart of the Tanqua Karoo
DAY 6
Bird the rocky terrain and the arid Karoo in search of highly localized endemics. Overnight at the Game Lodge again.
DAY 7
Explore the forested slopes of the Langeberg mountains. Overnight on a Guest Farm on the edge of the Grootvadersbosch Forest
DAY 8
Travel across the Agulhas Plain to De Hoop and De Mond Nature Reserves. Overnight on the Guest Farm.
DAY 9
Return to Cape Town via the Hottentot Holland mountains and fly to Johannesburg. Overnight north of Pretoria.
DAY 10
Depart for Northern Drakensberg via a selection of birding sites along the Great North Road. Overnight in a lodge on the forested slopes of Magoebaskloof
DAY 11
Drive to Letaba Camp in the central region of the Kruger National Park.
DAY 12
Travel north to Punda Maria Camp in the north of the Park, renowned for excellent birding.
DAY 13
Bird the loop road to the Luvuvu river. Overnight at Punda Maria.
DAY 14
Leave the Park for a one night stay near the Zoutpansberg mountains.
DAY 15
Bird the Great North Road southwards to Nylsvlei Nature Reserve. Overnight at a country lodge.
DAY 16
Bird the morning and head back to Johannesburg International to connect with the outbound flight home.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION:
DAY 17
Depart Johannesburg for the highlands of Wakkerstroom in search of a suite of highly localized grassveld endemics. Overnight in Wakkerstroom.
DAY 18
Full day spent birding the grassland areas and wetlands in the Wakkerstroom area. Overnight in Wakkerstroom
DAY 19
Bird back to Johannesburg International to connect with the outbound flight home
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