Explore the exceptional avian biodiversity of the southwestern tip of Africa on this full-day excursion through the Greater Cape Town area. Designed to maximize sightings across a rich tapestry of ecosystems—from indigenous Fynbos mountain slopes and lush botanical gardens to coastal lagoons and rocky shorelines—this tour targets the region’s renowned endemic species alongside an incredible variety of resident waterbirds and raptors.
Guided by expert naturalists, the flexible 12-hour itinerary focuses on your specific target list, offering an immersive day of world-class birding set against the iconic backdrop of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula.
Fynbos Endemic Tracking: Explore the mountain slopes and lush flora of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to spot signature floral endemics, including the Cape Sugarbird and Orange-breasted Sunbird.
African Penguin & Coastal Specialists: Visit the shoreline along False Bay to observe the endangered African Penguin alongside coastal species like the African Oystercatcher and Bank Cormorant.
Strandfontein Wetland Sanctuary: Scan one of Southern Africa’s premier coastal wetland networks for massive concentrations of waterfowl, flamingos, waders, and resident raptors.
Mountain & Thicket Specialists: Venture into specialized microhabitats to search for highly sought-after, localized species such as the Cape Rockjumper and Victorin’s Warbler.
Customizable Full-Day Route: Benefit from an expert-led, flexible 12-hour birding route tailored to your personal target list and preferred pace across Cape Town’s diverse ecosystems.
Fynbos, thicket, lowland Afrotemperate forest, gardens, wetlands and riverine areas, estuaries, sandy beaches and rocky shores. These host numerous regional endemics, threatened and endangered bird and mammal species, as well as great floral diversity that includes various orchids and proteas.
Duration: 12 hours. Minimum 1, maximum 8 participants.
Medium-paced tour tempo. If you’re a keen photographer (so are we) there will be opportunities to capture species and moments.
Target Rare Species: Cape Rockjumper, Cape Sugarbird, Black Harrier, Ground Woodpecker, Cape Clapper Lark, Cape Rock Thrush, Sentinel Rock Thrush, Cape Spurfowl, Protea Canary, Victorin’s Warbler, Orange-breasted Sunbird, Cape Siskin, Forest Buzzard, Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk, Southern Black Korhaan, Karoo Korhaan, Cape Penduline Tit, Grey-backed Cisticola, Jackal Buzzard, Southern Double-collared Sunbird, Southern Tchagra, Swee Waxbill, Maccoa Duck, Cape Bulbul, Karoo Prinia, Cape Grassbird, Fiscal Flycatcher, Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher, Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, African Dusky Flycatcher, African Goshawk, African Olive Pigeon, African Paradise Flycatcher, Verreaux’s Eagle, African Snipe, African Wood-Owl, Booted Eagle, Cape Batis, Common Chaffinch, Goliath Heron, Lemon Dove, Little Bittern, Malachite Sunbird, Olive Thrush, Olive Woodpecker, Pied Avocet, White-backed Duck, Rock Kestrel, Sombre Greenbul, Red-faced Mousebird, White-backed Mousebird,.
Target sea and shore birds: African Penguin, Cape Gannet, Bank Cormorant, Cape Cormorant, Crowned Cormorant, Parasitic Jaeger, Sabine’s Gull, African Oystercatcher, Antarctic Tern, Kelp Gull, Hartaub’s Gull.
Sustain Safaris helps nature lovers explore their wildest dreams. We lead experienced global wildlife travelers on captivating and responsible expeditions to find Sub-Saharan Africa's rarest, most cryptic, elusive, and endemic species in the most extraordinary destinations.
We offer highly specialized nature tours and expeditions which will immerse you in unique destinations that showcase some of the very best mammal, bird, and biodiversity hotspots.
Guided by our passionate regional experts, you’ll encounter not only iconic species but also enjoy a holistic nature-based and cultural-based experience with comfortable to luxury lodging. Our small groups will also ensure a personalized experience throughout our journey together.
Sustain Safaris is not a volume operator. We go the extra mile, every time. We understand every client has unique needs and we offer bespoke itineraries catering for your preferences and budget.