Birdwatching Tour in Western Cap Provence
This is a 10-day Western Cape birding tour that will take you to a truly remarkable piece of land. Hemmed in by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west and an intricate system of Fold Mountains on the inland side, it is possibly as un-African it gets without leaving the continent. Experience it for yourself on this birding safari to the Western Cap Provence!
The winter rainfall regime, strong summer winds and unique topography have contributed to a high degree of endemism and a singularly unique floral kingdom, described originally by the Dutch settlers as Fynbos, or ‘Fine Bush’. This floral uniqueness also results in a unique bird component and the Western Cape is the place for the endemics-seeker when birding in the Western Cape.
Throw in breathtaking scenery, warm and welcoming people, a long and interesting history and superb tourism infrastructure and the result is an unforgettable birding, wildlife and cultural experience. Our Western Cape Birdwatching tour itinerary has been honed over the years to include the top birding spots while keeping travel and car-time to a minimum.
Two nights per stop ensures an unhurried pace and lots of time to seek out the specials and endemics. Southern Right Whales are virtually guaranteed between September and November, while the onset of spring is the beginning of the famous Cape flower season. Indeed, once you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand just why it has long been dubbed as the fairest Cape of them all.
Top 5 highlights:
- Birding on the Cape Peninsula, one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
- Search for the cracking Fynbos endemics such as Cape Rockjumper, Cape Sugarbird and Orange-breasted Sunbird.
- Visit the Agulhas Plain on a day trip, looking for a host of endemic species.
- Explore the arid Tankwa Karoo on a day trip, again looking for endemics, near endemics and other specials.
- Get to grips with waders on the West Coast.
How about a birding experience in beautiful Botswana? Have a look at what the Birding Botswana Safari Tour has to offer.
Alternative Tour Name: Western Cape Highlights: Birding the tip of Africa
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05/11/2021 - 14/11/2021 | guaranteed | ZAR 37,350 |
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04/11/2022 - 13/11/2022 | guaranteed | ZAR 34,400 |
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