SEEKING WONDER ADVENTURES
Woodowls & wetlands
Exploring the birding wonders of South Africa’s floodplain, forest, woodland & riverine habitats
14 DAYS
1 COUNTRY
STARTING FROM ZAR 61 000
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route & itinerary
wonders to seek
vehicle
included & excluded
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Explore the
Exploring the birding wonders of South Africa
This bespoke birding adventure focuses on diverse landscapes and habitats to provide the keen birder with a diverse range of species in a two weeks period, with great optional experiences for non-birder partners too!
Explore South Africa’s large African wildernesses as you travel through a variety of national parks with different habitats to spot key bird species who make their home here. Visit the unique landscapes of watery wetlands of Nylsvley, magical forests of Magoebaskloof, the spectacular escarpment scenery of the Blyde River Canyon, the savannah stretches of the Kruger National Park and the rich mix of riverine woodland and bushveld habitat of the Soutpansberg mountains.
Embark on a true African Birding Expedition as you explore the birding wonders of Southern Africa!
The route
and itinerary
14 DAYS
1 country
DAY 1:
JOHANNESBURG
Lodge | Bed & Breakfast
5 km
DAY 2-3:
Nylsvley Wetlands
Lodge | Self-catering
210 km
DAY 3:
INCLUDED ACTIVITy
Guided day trip with Birdlife accredited guide
DAY 4-5:
MAGOEBASKLOOF
Lodge | Self-catering
200 km
DAY 5:
INCLUDED ACTIVITy
Guided day trip with Birdlife accredited guide
DAY 6-7:
Blyde River Canyon
Lodge | Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
120 km
DAY 7:
INCLUDED ACTIVITy
Guided day walk / drive to view Cape Vultures
DAY 8-10:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Lodge | Self-catering; restaurant available on site
220 km
DAY 11-12:
Luvuhu River
Lodge | Self-catering
80 km
DAY 12:
INCLUDED ACTIVITy
Guided day trip with Birdlife certified guide
DAY 13:
Soutpansberg Mountains
Lodge | Self-catering
180 km
DAY 14:
DEPARTURE DAY
What to look forward to
wonders to seek
Apart from a one-of-a-kind 4×4 self-drive camping adventure, you can seek out these wonders
during this adventure:
Wetland species in
NYLSVLEY WETLANDS
Forest species in
MAGOEBASKLOOF
The green belt wonders of
BLYDE RIVER CANYON
Rare species such as
CAPE VULTURES
Woodland & Riverine species of
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Riverine forest species of
THE LUVUVHU RIVER
Guidance of expert
ACCREDITED GUIDES
The wonders of the
SOUTPANSBERG MOUNTAINS
Interested to add activities to your itinerary? Send us your request via email.
Your rental
vehicle included
The default rental vehicle for this adventure is a:
Suzuki Jimny 3-door 4×4 1.5 Petrol
It is the perfect 4×4 rental vehicle for a self-drive experience in Africa!
It provides:
Space for 2 travellers
High vehicle height & large windows
Fuel efficient 1.5L engine
Storage for personal luggage
Neccesary recovery gear & spare wheel
Car fridge for cold food & drinks
Interested to upgrade your rental vehicle option? Send us your request via email.
rates
All rates listed are for a base rate of 2 people and depends on the local availability of accommodation and
vehicles. Rates for more people or a vehicle upgrade can be requested.
2026/2027
Summer season
Starting from 2 people at rate p/p ZAR 61 000 REQUEST QUOTATION
2026/2027
Summer season
Starting from 2 people at rate p/p ZAR 61 000 REQUEST QUOTATION
included
in your adventure
Rental vehicle
Accommodation, Meals & Activities listed
Airport transfers
Detailed daily digital itinerary
Briefing on how to handle rental vehicle and equipment
A bespoke hard-copy travel guide book designed by us specifically for your trip
A gift pack with hand-picked goodies to take home
Our personal advice in designing your itinerary, preparing properly and providing support during your trip
Flights and visas
Fuel
Food and drinks
Cross-border fees
Park fees
Activities
Zero-excess vehicle insurance top-up
Travel insurance
Tips or any personal purchases
excluded
in your adventure
included
in your adventure
Rental vehicle
Accommodation, Meals & Activities listed
Airport transfers
Detailed daily digital itinerary
Briefing on how to handle rental vehicle and equipment
A bespoke hard-copy travel guide book designed by us specifically for your trip
A gift pack with hand-picked goodies to take home
Our personal advice in designing your itinerary, preparing properly and providing support during your trip
excluded
in your adventure
Flights and visas
Fuel
Food and drinks
Cross-border fees
Park fees
Activities
Zero-excess vehicle insurance top-up
Travel insurance
Tips or any personal purchases
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SEEKING WONDER ADVENTURES
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