End point to a continent, South Africa is a meeting ground of east and west, both at sea and on land. This rich assemblage of faunal elements has been supplemented by the evolution of many distinctive forms in the islands of subtropical habitat at the tip of this tropical continent--rockjumpers, sugarbirds, and a host of distinctive bustards, larks, rock-thrushes, chats, scrub-robins, and sunbirds. In fact, South Africa is home to more endemic birds than any other country on the continent. Add to these many more typical and widespread African birds such as raptors, hornbills, barbets, mousebirds, bushshrikes, weavers, and bishops, and we have a great birding trip.
Our South Africa itinerary has been specially designed to give us an opportunity to see as many of the South African endemics as possible in three weeks while surveying a diversity of scenery and habitat. Many of the endemics we'll be looking for are extremely localized, and we'll be accompanied by an expert local birder throughout the tour. Excellent field guides and other reference material make preparation and fieldwork a pleasure. Beyond the birds and landscapes, of course, an additional draw of the tour is the unique and spectacular flora for which South Africa is famous.
Select the KEY INFO tab or click here for our itinerary plus space requests, status, fees, limits, and guides for any departure.
Client comment
"A fantastic experience. I've traveled with Field Guides several times now, and I always feel that I'm getting great value in terms of guides, birds, accommodation, logistics, etc.
Terry Stevenson and Joe Grosel were great guides. I'm looking forward to traveling with each of them again in the future. Everyone involved in organizing and leading was excellent." B.C., SOUTH AFRICA
ITINERARIES • TOUR STATUS • DETAILS • SPACE REQUESTS
ITINERARIES • We issue a separate itinerary for each year, typically at least 9 months before that year's first departure. Most itineraries don't vary much year to year, but there may be small or rarely more substantive changes. A sample previous-year itinerary is usually available even if the one for your chosen departure is not. We do not require any deposit for provisional bookings until the itinerary for the departure is ready.
DEPARTURES • We have 3 departures currently scheduled through 2027, with details including limits, guides, fees, and space available listed below.
2025
Oct 4-26, 2025
Guided by: Tarry Butcher & Jesse Fagan
Tour Manager: Sharon Mackie
Tour Limit: 10
Status: Open - This tour has enough participants registered to insure its operation, but it is not yet full. Click below to book one or more spaces.
Tour Fee: $11825
Single Supplement: $875
Deposit: $1175
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2026
Oct 3-25, 2026
Guided by: Tarry Butcher & Jay VanderGaast
Tour Manager: Sharon Mackie
Tour Limit: 10
Status: Open - Space is still available on this tour, and we are accepting provisional bookings. No deposit is required until you receive the itinerary. Click below to book space.
Tour Fee: To be determined / 2025=$11825
Single Supplement: To be determined / 2025=$875
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2027
Oct 2-24, 2027
Guide: TBA
Tour Manager: Sharon Mackie
Tour Limit: 10
Status: Open - Space is still available on this tour, and we are accepting provisional bookings. No deposit is required until you receive the itinerary. Click below to book space.
Tour Fee: To be determined / 2025=$11825
Single Supplement: To be determined / 2025=$875
REQUEST SPACE OR MORE INFO
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