7-Day Mokala National Park Birding Tour

A 7-day Karoo and Mokala National Park birding route linking Karoo National Park, Khoisan Karoo Conservancy and Mokala.

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  • 7 days
  • Group 1-8 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Moderate
  • Language: English
  • City: Northern Cape
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About this tour

This 7-day route links Karoo National Park, Khoisan Karoo Conservancy and Mokala National Park for dry-country, Karoo and savanna-edge birding.

The itinerary is suited to birders looking for arid-zone targets, national park birding, open-country species and flexible daily field time.

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-headed Canary
Black-headed Canary
Serinus alario
target
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler
Euryptila subcinnamomea
target
Grey-winged Francolin
Grey-winged Francolin
Scleroptila africanus
target
Karoo Chat
Karoo Chat
Emarginata schlegelii
target
Karoo Korhaan
Karoo Korhaan
Eupodotis vigorsii
target
Karoo Long-billed Lark
Karoo Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda subcoronata
target
Lark-like Bunting
Lark-like Bunting
Emberiza impetuani
target
Pale Chanting Goshawk
Pale Chanting Goshawk
Melierax canorus
target
Pale-winged Starling
Pale-winged Starling
Onychognathus nabouroup
target
Pririt Batis
Pririt Batis
Batis pririt
target
Rufous-eared Warbler
Rufous-eared Warbler
Malcorus pectoralis
target
Secretarybird
Secretarybird
Sagittarius serpentarius
target
Spike-heeled Lark
Spike-heeled Lark
Chersomanes albofasciata
target
Tractrac Chat
Tractrac Chat
Emarginata tractrac
target
Verreaux's eagle
Verreaux's eagle
Aquila verreauxii
target
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Karoo National Park
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Birding around Karoo National Park and surrounding dry-country habitats.
Day 2
Khoisan Karoo Conservancy
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Travel and birding at Khoisan Karoo Conservancy.
Day 3
Khoisan Karoo Conservancy
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Additional birding at Khoisan Karoo Conservancy for Karoo targets.
Day 4
Mokala National Park
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Move to Mokala National Park with birding stops and afternoon birding.
Day 5
Mokala National Park
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Full day of Mokala National Park birding.
Day 6
Karoo National Park
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Return toward Karoo National Park with birding along the route.
Day 7
Return route birding
Karoo and Mokala birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Head back toward Cape Town with birding along the way.

Locations & map

  • Karoo and Mokala birding circuit - Karoo National Park, Khoisan Karoo Conservancy and Mokala National Park South Africa (Karoo scrub, arid plains, rocky slopes, savanna-edge and national park habitats.)
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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, Kimberley or agreed Northern Cape 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.

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