3-Day Tankwa Karoo Birding Tour
A 3-day birding route through the Swartland and Tankwa Karoo for dry-country and Karoo specialties.
About this tour
This 3-day Tankwa Karoo birding itinerary focuses on the Swartland and Tankwa Karoo, a productive route for dry-country birds and Karoo specialties.
The trip is suitable for birders looking for arid-zone habitats, larks, chats, raptors, korhaans and night birding possibilities.
BirdWatch.info collects enquiries first and forwards qualified enquiries to the local tour organizer after initial review. Dates, price and final inclusions are confirmed during enquiry handling.
Birds you can spot
Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix australis
target
Eremopterix australis
target
Black-headed Canary
Serinus alario
target
Serinus alario
target
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler
Euryptila subcinnamomea
target
Euryptila subcinnamomea
target
Dusky Sunbird
Cinnyris fuscus
target
Cinnyris fuscus
target
Fairy Flycatcher
Stenostira scita
target
Stenostira scita
target
Grey-winged Francolin
Scleroptila africanus
target
Scleroptila africanus
target
Karoo Chat
Emarginata schlegelii
target
Emarginata schlegelii
target
Karoo Eremomela
Eremomela gregalis
target
Eremomela gregalis
target
Karoo Korhaan
Eupodotis vigorsii
target
Eupodotis vigorsii
target
Karoo Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda subcoronata
target
Certhilauda subcoronata
target
Lark-like Bunting
Emberiza impetuani
target
Emberiza impetuani
target
Mountain Wheatear
Myrmecocichla monticola
target
Myrmecocichla monticola
target
Namaqua Warbler
Phragmacia substriata
target
Phragmacia substriata
target
Pale-winged Starling
Onychognathus nabouroup
target
Onychognathus nabouroup
target
Pririt Batis
Batis pririt
target
Batis pririt
target
Rufous-eared Warbler
Malcorus pectoralis
target
Malcorus pectoralis
target
Spike-heeled Lark
Chersomanes albofasciata
target
Chersomanes albofasciata
target
Yellow-bellied Eremomela
Eremomela icteropygialis
target
Eremomela icteropygialis
target
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Swartland and Tankwa Karoo
Tankwa Karoo birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Travel through Swartland and into Tankwa Karoo with birding stops along the route.
Day 2
Tankwa Karoo
Tankwa Karoo birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Full day of Tankwa Karoo birding for arid-zone and Karoo target species.
Day 3
Return birding route
Tankwa Karoo birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Final Karoo birding and return route adjusted around remaining targets.
Locations & map
- Tankwa Karoo birding circuit - Swartland and Tankwa Karoo South Africa (Arid Karoo, dry scrub, rocky slopes, plains and semi-desert habitats.)
Included
- Professional bird guide - Guided birding support; final details to be confirmed.
Not included
- Final travel costs - Flights, insurance and unconfirmed third-party costs are not included unless agreed with the organizer.
Transport & stays
- Road transfers and guided birding stops Transport details are confirmed during enquiry handling based on route, party size and dates. | Meet: Cape Town accommodation or agreed route meeting point, to be confirmed | Pickup: Pickup arrangements on request
Policies & FAQ
Can this tour be customized?
Yes. This itinerary can be customized around target birds, budget and time frame. Confirm preferred dates, pace and priorities when sending an enquiry.