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Top South Africa Bird Watching Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 89 most popular South Africa Bird Watching Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 47 tour companies. 171 reviews.

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South West Safari (19 days)
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South West Safari (19 days)

By Acacia Africa
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
42 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • See the Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana
  • Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia
  • See the Fish River Canyon, Namibia
  • Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Went on 14 day Gorilla overland trek Kenya and Uganda. It was amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip. Pete and Francis, our tour guide and driver were absolutely amazing individuals. They were personable, food was excellent and campsites had everything you need"

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19 days From$1,980
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Rivers & Rails of Africa
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Rivers & Rails of Africa

By AMA Waterways
preferred
3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town
  • Enjoy the safari of Chobe National Park
  • Explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game viewing
  • See the magnificent Victoria Falls
  • Amazing travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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13 days From$12,695
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Desert Tracker (19 days)
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Desert Tracker (19 days)

By Acacia Africa
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
42 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • See the Elephant Sands, Nata, Botswana
  • Visit the fascinating Etosha National Park, Namibia
  • See the Fish River Canyon, Namibia
  • Visit Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Climbing & Mountaineering, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Went on 14 day Gorilla overland trek Kenya and Uganda. It was amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip. Pete and Francis, our tour guide and driver were absolutely amazing individuals. They were personable, food was excellent and campsites had everything you need"

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19 days From$1,980
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Cape Desert Safari (Northbound)
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Cape Desert Safari (Northbound)

By Acacia Africa
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
42 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Etosha National Park, Namibia
  • See the ish River Canyon, Namibia
  • Explore Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia
  • Discover Spitzkoppe, Namibia
  • Explore Swakopmund, Namibia
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Went on 14 day Gorilla overland trek Kenya and Uganda. It was amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip. Pete and Francis, our tour guide and driver were absolutely amazing individuals. They were personable, food was excellent and campsites had everything you need"

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12 days From$1,120
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Botswana:Under African Skies
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Botswana:Under African Skies

By Cheeseman's Ecology Safaris
none
5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Feel the pulse of the African bush during carefree mobile camping in Botswana.
  • See how the rains shape the wildlife action in the Kalahari Desert.
  • Experience the Okavango Delta at Moremi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Feel the roar of Victoria Falls, the world’s largest sheet of falling water.
  • Explore predator rich areas to photograph Leopard in trees and resting Lion prides.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Birding, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Went with them to Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica a few years ago- simply top!"

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23 days From$10,750
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Cape Town & Safari with Johannesburg
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Cape Town & Safari with Johannesburg

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
  • Winelands Tour (Full-Day)
  • Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)
  • Journey to Freedom Tour (Full-Day)

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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10 days From$5,990
Price was last confirmed this year
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South African Family Adventure
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South African Family Adventure

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Johannesburg

Highlights

  • Cape Town Kids City Tour
  • Cape Peninsula Tour with picnic lunch
  • Cape Winelands for Kids Tour (Full-Day)

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"All was awesome"

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10 days From$7,017
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Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls
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Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

By Audley Travel
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely amazing two week trip to Mexico. Phoebe was very knowledgeable and helped us plan a fabulous itinerary. The hotels she'd recommended were perfect and in excellent locations. Our guides were helpful, friendly and spoke excellent English and when we contacted the Mexico office to squeeze in another excursion, they were responsive and immediately organised everything. All round brilliant customer service and Mexico was the most interesting and beautiful place to visit! Thank you!"

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13 days From$6,341
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Very long days in the bus travelling many km. But it also mea...

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South Africa and Eswatini

Fantastic trip. Saw lots of wildlife. This holiday is for travellers who don’t mind not having the height of comfort but want to have a more authentic experience and...

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South Africa and Eswatini

This was a really packed holiday with plenty opportunities to see wildlife, learn about the history and current events in the areas visited. Although long distances ...

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South Africa and Eswatini

Great trip, some long drives but worthwhile . Crams a lot in to a sh...

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South Africa and Eswatini

Another wonderful trip with Explore! Our trip was delayed due to a British Airways flight and both Explore and the team in South Africa were brilliant at rearranging...

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