Birdwatching in Cape Town

5.0 (30 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The Orange-breasted Sunbird, an endemic to the Fynbos habitat unique to the Cape. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A Black-winged Kite looks out for its Prey. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Go to the top birding destinations Cape Town has to offer with an experienced and specialized guide who knows the ins and out of the areas. Alfie has been birding his whole life and is a qualified specialist. He has guided on African Safaris for over 13 years. His in depth knowledge of the birding localities allows him to provide you with the best possible opportunities to see the species you'd like to see and introduce you to others. Maximize your time to have the ultimate birding experience in Cape Town.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Alfies Adventures

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

We will pick you up from your accomadation. Start the day at Kirstenboch Gardens where we will walk and cover a number of different habitats to encounter some of the fynbos and forest species. It includes Cape Sugarbird, Orange breasted Sunbird, Blue mantled Crested Flycatcher and a number of raptors. We spend the morning exploring the gardens. We then take a break for lunch (at your own expense). Then, we head to Strandfontien Sewage Works and watch the aquatic species as well as the seabirds that are frequent in the area. This area is truly a birding hotspot with up to and sometimes over 80 species seen in 2 hours. We will drive around the area and bird out of the comfort of our Vehicle. We then head back to your accommodation