Best of East South Africa Birding with Nature Travel Birding
14-day Best of East South Africa Birding from Johannesburg, prepared as a Nature Travel Birding review draft targeting Cape Parrot, Botha's Lark, Blue Korhaan.
About this tour
East South Africa Birding Tour Overview – Explore the best birding in Eastern South Africa
South Africa is a world-class birding destination. Not only is it famous for its cultural diversity, but it also ranks as one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. In fact, South Africa is home to over 840 bird species — that’s nearly 8% of all bird species found worldwide!
On this expertly designed 14-day East South Africa birding tour , you will explore some of the country’s top birdwatching hotspots. The itinerary takes you through a variety of rich habitats, offering birders the chance to see a remarkable range of species.
Target birds highlighted by the source include Cape Parrot, Rudd’s and Botha’s Lark, Blue Korhaan, White-bellied Bustard, Spotted Ground Thrush, Southern Bald Ibis, Knysna Turaco, Narina Trogon, Green Barbet, Short-clawed Lark, Yellow-breasted Pipit, African Rock Pipit, Blue Crane.
This BirdWatch review draft is based on Marc Cronje's approval and Nature Travel Birding public tour information. Final dates, prices, spaces, route details and inclusions should be confirmed by Marc before booking.
Birds you can spot
Anthus crenatus
target
Anthropoides paradiseus
target
Eupodotis caerulescens
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Poicephalus robustus
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Tauraco corythaix
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Apaloderma narina
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Geronticus calvus
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Geokichla guttata
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Staphida torqueola
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Itinerary ▼
Johannesburg to Magoebaskloof
Magoebaskloof
Magoebaskloof to Kruger National Park
-6 Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park to Wakkerstroom
Wakkerstroom
Wakkerstroom to uMkuze Game Reserve
uMkuze Game Reserve
uMkuze Game Reserve to St Lucia
St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park) to Eshowe
Eshowe (Ongoye Forest and surrounding areas)
Eshowe to King Shaka Airport
Locations & map
- Johannesburg - South Africa (Access city / route start for this BirdWatch review draft.)
Availability & pricing
Included
- Expert bird guiding by Nature Travel Birding / Marc Cronje or team - Exact guide assignment to be confirmed for each departure.
- Birding route planning and target-bird focus - Based on source tour page and listed target birds.
- International flights, visas and travel insurance - Confirm exact exclusions with Nature Travel Birding.
- Personal expenses and optional activities - Confirm exact exclusions with Nature Travel Birding.
Transport & stays
- Tour vehicle / internal transfers Transport arrangements to be confirmed from the current itinerary. | Meet: Johannesburg | Pickup: Airport or first lodge pickup to be confirmed.
Policies & FAQ
Are these dates guaranteed?
These are review-draft dates copied from the public Nature Travel Birding upcoming tours page and must be confirmed by Marc before booking.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch enquiry form. BirdWatch will forward your request to Nature Travel Birding / Marc Cronje so the current route, availability, price and inclusions can be confirmed.