13-Tage Best of the East Birding Südafrika

Our Best of the East birding tour starts in bustling Johannesburg at O.R. Tambo International Airport. After a quick meet-and-greet, you will head to Polokwane in our spacious, air-conditioned vehicle. During the scenic drive, you will discuss the trip and your target birds. The journey offers stunning landscapes, thrilling birdwatching, and delicious local cuisine. The first stop is the diverse Polokwane Game Reserve, where you explore varied habitats. Key targets include the elusive Short-clawed Lark and the striking Northern Black Korhaan, with chances to see the cryptic Barred Wren-warbler, and the tiny Tinkling Cisticola. A drive and walk in the reserve should yield the vibrant Burnt-necked Eremomela, the stunning Crimson-breasted Shrike, Marico Flycatcher, and more. The reserve also hosts majestic mammals like Plains Zebra, Greater Kudu, and Giraffe. You then head east to the lush, mountainous Magoebaskloof. The lodge, situated in the heart of a stunning forest, offers immediate birdwatching opportunities. Look for the elusive Green Twinspot, the colorful Swee Waxbill, the melodious Chorister Robin-chat, and other enchanting forest species. Dinner will be a delightful chance to get to know each other, and before bed, listen for the African Wood Owl's distinctive, haunting call.