7-Day Northern Cape Birding Tour

A 7-day Northern Cape birding route from Cape Town toward Springbok, Alexandra Bay, Poffadder, Augrabies, Brandvlei and Calvinia.

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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 Northern Cape birding itinerary covers a broad route through dry-country, semi-desert and arid western South African habitats.

The route includes Springbok, Alexandra Bay, Aggeneys, Poffadder, Onseepkans, Augrabies Falls National Park, Brandvlei, Calvinia and return birding along the way.

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

Barlow's Lark
Barlow's Lark
Calendulauda barlowi
target
Black-chested Prinia
Black-chested Prinia
Prinia flavicans
target
Black-chested Snake Eagle
Black-chested Snake Eagle
Circaetus pectoralis
target
Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Black-eared Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix australis
target
Black-headed Canary
Black-headed Canary
Serinus alario
target
Brubru
Brubru
Nilaus afer
target
Cape Eagle-Owl
Cape Eagle-Owl
Bubo capensis
target
Cape Long-billed Lark
Cape Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda curvirostris
target
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler
Euryptila subcinnamomea
target
Fawn-coloured Lark
Fawn-coloured Lark
Calendulauda africanoides
target
Golden-tailed woodpecker
Golden-tailed woodpecker
Campethera abingoni
target
Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark
Eremopterix verticalis
target
Karoo Chat
Karoo Chat
Emarginata schlegelii
target
Karoo Lark
Karoo Lark
Calendulauda albescens
target
Karoo Long-billed Lark
Karoo Long-billed Lark
Certhilauda subcoronata
target
Orange River White-eye
Orange River White-eye
Zosterops pallidus
target
Pygmy Falcon
Pygmy Falcon
Polihierax semitorquatus
target
Red Lark
Red Lark
Calendulauda burra
target
Red-eyed Bulbul
Red-eyed Bulbul
Pycnonotus nigricans
target
Rosy-faced Lovebird
Rosy-faced Lovebird
Agapornis roseicollis
target
Rufous-eared Warbler
Rufous-eared Warbler
Malcorus pectoralis
target
Sabota lark
Sabota lark
Calendulauda sabota
target
Sociable Weaver
Sociable Weaver
Philetairus socius
target
Spike-heeled Lark
Spike-heeled Lark
Chersomanes albofasciata
target
Stark's Lark
Stark's Lark
Spizocorys starki
target
Tractrac Chat
Tractrac Chat
Emarginata tractrac
target
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Cape Town to Springbok
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Travel north with birding stops en route to Springbok.
Day 2
Alexandra Bay
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Birding around Alexandra Bay and nearby arid/coastal habitats.
Day 3
Aggeneys, Poffadder and Onseepkans
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Dry-country birding through Aggeneys, Poffadder and Onseepkans.
Day 4
Augrabies Falls National Park
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Birding around Augrabies Falls National Park and surrounding habitats.
Day 5
Brandvlei
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Travel and birding around Brandvlei and dry-country habitats.
Day 6
Calvinia
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Birding around Calvinia and nearby Karoo habitats.
Day 7
Return route birding
Northern Cape birding circuit
Mixed birding habitats
Head back toward Cape Town with birding along the way.

Locations & map

  • Northern Cape birding circuit - Springbok, Alexandra Bay, Poffadder, Augrabies, Brandvlei and Calvinia South Africa (Semi-desert, arid scrub, rocky plains, riverine habitats and national park landscapes.)
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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, Springbok 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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