10-Night North to South Kruger National Park Birding Safari

Destination

Kruger National Park

Duration

10 Nights

10-Night North to South Kruger National Park Birding SafariPrice on Request

This 10-night birding safari offers a comprehensive exploration of Kruger National Park, covering diverse habitats from north to south. This is the ideal duration for an immersive birding experience, giving you ample time to spot a wide range of species. The park’s varied environments will result in a high species count, and we’ll focus on areas known for rare and special bird sightings.
Destination
10 Nights Comfortable accommodation inside the Kruger National Park
Included
N
10 Nights Accommodation
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Open Safari Vehicle
N
Expert Birding & Photography Guide
N
4 Traditional South African Braais (Barbecues)
N
4 Brunches prepared by your guide
N
Bottled water for the entire safari
N
Morning coffee and rusks
N
Pick-up from local airports (Kruger Mpumalanga International, Skukuza, Phalaborwa, and Eastgate airports). Transfers from OR Tambo Airport are available at an additional cost.
Optional Extras
(at additional cost):
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Sunset Drive from Punda Maria to search for the Pennant-winged Nightjar (only available in November)
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Bushwalk for Pel’s Fishing Owl (available from Olifants Camp, subject to availability)
E
Night Drives to spot nocturnal birds and mammals (available at all camps)
E
Morning/Afternoon Bush Walks
E
Bushbraai with SANParks
E
Gimbal heads for photographers
E
Photographic equipment (cameras, lenses, etc.)
E
Binoculars
Not Included
M
Transfer to Kruger National Park from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)
M
All meals and snacks not mentioned under “Included”
M
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
M
Gratuities

HighlightsBirds You’re Likely to Encounter

Below are some of the rare and special birds we may encounter during this trip:
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Arnot’s Chat
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Three-banded Courser
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Pel’s Fishing Owl (if we are very lucky)
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Crested Guineafowl
E
Lemon-breasted Canary
E
Black-throated Wattle-eye
E
Racket-tailed Roller
E
Broad-billed Roller
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Brown-necked Parrot
E
Kori Bustard
E
Yellow-crowned Bishop
E
White-crowned Lapwing
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Martial Eagle
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Eastern Nicator
E
Harlequin Quail
E
Rufous-winged Cisticola
E
Shelly’s Francolin
E
Saddle-billed Stork
E
Pennant-winged Nightjar (only available in November at Punda Maria/Pafuri Border Camp)
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Greater Painted Snipe
E
Stierling’s Wren-Warbler
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White-headed Vulture
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African Pygmy Goose
This list is just a small selection of what we might encounter. If you have specific birds you’re hoping to see, feel free to send us your list, and we will tailor the safari to maximize opportunities for those species.

Tour Itinerary

This itinerary provides a general outline of the tour and should be used as a starting point for planning your birding adventure. We don’t offer fixed pricing for this tour as we prefer to customize it according to your specific needs and budget. Please get in touch with us to inquire further about this incredible birding safari.

Days 1 : Satara Rest Camp

Day 2: Shingwedzi Rest Camp

Day 3-4 : Punda Maria Rest Camp

Day 5 : Letaba Rest Camp

Day 6 : Satara Rest Camp

Day 7-8 : Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Day 9 : Skukuza Rest Camp

Day 10 : Berg en Dal Rest Camp

Please note that accommodation is subject to availability and camps may differ from this itinerary.

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