"143 endemics, near endemics and African specialities make a great trip for the world
bird watcher and wildlife lover."
Day 1: Arrival to Johannesburg and then birding stops for
various habitats to Polokwane.
Day 2: AM Birding Polokwane bushveld and Polkwane
Nature Preserve; Rest of day birding Magoebaskloof
forest.
Day 3: Wakkerstroom Marsh
Day 4: Wakkerstroom:  Additional birding and wildlife
watching in grasslands and other habits.

Day 5: Early AM Wakkerstroom Birding Wrap Up; Rest
of Day Birding/Driving to Mkuze

Day 24: Flights Onward:  Travel Kimberley to
Johannesburg and then Flights Home
Brief Itinerary
Trip Description
For More Information or to Register for this Trip, call Charles at 888-203-7464
or direct at 720-320-1974 or by email at info@PIBird.com.
South Africa Endemics and More Spectacular
South Africa has the highest number of endemic and near-
endemic bird species of any country on the African
continent.  The focus of this 24-day endemics spectacular
birding tour is to see as many of these South African
endemic and near-endemic species as possible. Almost all
143 birds falling into this category are targeted during the
tour.  Some of these special birds are truly beautiful,
charismatic and spectacular, including the Drakensberg
Rockjumper and Blue Crane.  This trip also aims to find
the endangered and/or range restricted species as well,
such as Rudd’s Lark and Botha’s Lark. We will also find a
every member of the endemic Rockjumper family (this
family is endemic to South Africa).  Furthermore, we will
seek out other special and sought-after African species.  
During the course of this tour, we will rack up a very
impressive bird list in terms of species numbers, rarities
and great sightings. Mammals will likewise form a major
focus of our attention, and we also enjoy the incredible
diversity of reptiles, amphibians and other wildlife of South
Africa. We invite you to join us on this exciting celebration
of endemic treasures during this ultimate South African
Spectacular birding adventure!
More Details on This Trip
Current Schedule for
South Africa Birding
February 5 to 18, 2012 - Eastern South Africa with Athol
Marchant.  Western Cape extension to February 23.

July 15 to 28, 2012 - Eastern South Africa with PJ Fryer.  
Western Cape extension to August 2.

September 23 to October 6, 2012 - Eastern South Africa
with Athol Marchant.  Western Cape extension to October
11.

October 6 to 29, 2012 - South Africa Birding Spectacular
(all endemics and more) with Keith Valentine.

October 19 to November 1, 2012 - Eastern South Africa
with Athol Marchant.  Western Cape extension to
November 6.

December 1 to 14, 2012 - Eastern South Africa with Athol
Marchant.  Western Cape extension to November 6.
This site is under development;
however, we do have a full trip
description and itinerary available on
the site now.  Final clean ups and
edits are expected in next few days.
South Africa
Endemics Spectacular
Polkwane, Magoebaskloof, Wakkerstroom,