Cape Town Private Birding Tour
Overview
About
The Cape Peninsula is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 500 bird species calling the region home, many of which are endemic to the area.
What you'll do
- A former nature conservationist turned guide will lead the excursion
- We are locals who have grown up on the Cape Peninsula
- We are flexible on the day and can adjust the tour to your interests
- You will get to a couple quieter corners, albeit still experiencing the top Cape Peninsula birdwatching sites
- Our knowledge of the natural environment adds huge value to your experience .
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cape Town Central Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Cape Town Private Birding Tour in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
A visit to the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain offers exellent birding potential. From fynbos endemics like Orange-breasted Sunbirds and Cape Sugarbirds to forest birds such as Sombre Greenbuls and African Paradise Flycatchers. Olive Thrush, Cape Batis and Lemon Dove along with the resident Spotted eagle-owls are all regularly seen.
Rondevlei Nature Reserve
We visit Rondevlei, part of the False Bay Nature Reserve on the Cape Flats which affords excellent Wetland and Strandveld birding.
Strandfontein
The Sewage Works at Strandfontein offers some of the best birding around Cape Town and we'll drive around the site to tick off a number of interesting bird species including Greater Flamingos, Great White Pelicans, Back-winged Stilts and Cape Teal.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- We visit the main Boulders Beach Penguin Colony viewing decks within the Table Mountain National Park which a few thousand African Penguins call home.
- National Park gate fee: R190 per adult, R95 per child (under 12)
Silvermine Dam
- Silvermine Dam is nestled high up in the fynbos-clad mountains in the central peninsula and can deliver interesting bird sightings in a gorgeous location.
- This stop is scheduled as the last site visit and as such will only be done if time allows.
- Entrance fee for adults: R160 pp Child: R80 under 12 years
This concludes the tour.
