3-Day Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop Birding Tour
A 3-day birding route through Swellendam, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and De Hoop Nature Reserve.
About this tour
This 3-day itinerary combines forest, fynbos, farmland and reserve birding in the Swellendam, Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop area.
The route is suitable for birders looking for a compact Western Cape trip with a mix of forest specialties, fynbos birds, open-country species and De Hoop reserve habitats.
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
Acacia Pied Barbet
Tricholaema leucomelas
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Tricholaema leucomelas
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African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
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Muscicapa adusta
target
Agulhas Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda brevirostris
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Certhilauda brevirostris
target
Bar-throated Apalis
Apalis thoracica
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Apalis thoracica
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Black Cuckooshrike
Campephaga flava
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Campephaga flava
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Black Saw-wing
Psalidoprocne pristoptera
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Psalidoprocne pristoptera
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Cape Clapper Lark
Mirafra apiata
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Mirafra apiata
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Cape Siskin
Crithagra totta
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Crithagra totta
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Cape Vulture
Gyps coprotheres
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Gyps coprotheres
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Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus pectoralis
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Caprimulgus pectoralis
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Forest Canary
Crithagra scotops
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Crithagra scotops
target
Fork-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus adsimilis
target
Dicrurus adsimilis
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Giant Kingfisher
Megaceryle maxima
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Megaceryle maxima
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Greater Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris afer
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Cinnyris afer
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Greater Honeyguide
Indicator indicator
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Indicator indicator
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Knysna Warbler
Bradypterus sylvaticus
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Bradypterus sylvaticus
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Knysna Woodpecker
Campethera notata
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Campethera notata
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Lark-like Bunting
Emberiza impetuani
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Emberiza impetuani
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Lesser Honeyguide
Indicator minor
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Indicator minor
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Narina Trogon
Apaloderma narina
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Apaloderma narina
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Neddicky
Cisticola fulvicapilla
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Cisticola fulvicapilla
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Olive Bushshrike
Chlorophoneus olivaceus
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Chlorophoneus olivaceus
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Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
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Dendropicos griseocephalus
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Red-chested Cuckoo
Cuculus solitarius
target
Cuculus solitarius
target
Secretarybird
Sagittarius serpentarius
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Sagittarius serpentarius
target
Sombre Greenbul
Andropadus importunus
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Andropadus importunus
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Southern Boubou
Laniarius ferrugineus
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Laniarius ferrugineus
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Southern Tchagra
Tchagra tchagra
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Tchagra tchagra
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Swee Waxbill
Coccopygia melanotis
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Coccopygia melanotis
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Victorin's Warbler
Cryptillas victorini
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Cryptillas victorini
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Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler
Phylloscopus ruficapilla
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Phylloscopus ruficapilla
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Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Swellendam and Grootvadersbosch
Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Travel and birding around Swellendam and Grootvadersbosch forest and surrounding habitats.
Day 2
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Full day focused on Grootvadersbosch forest birding and nearby habitat edges.
Day 3
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Birding in De Hoop Nature Reserve for fynbos, open-country, wetland and coastal reserve species.
Locations & map
- Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop birding circuit - Swellendam, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and De Hoop Nature Reserve South Africa (Forest, fynbos, farmland, coastal reserve and open-country 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: Swellendam, George or accommodation in the region, 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.