Cygnus Bird Tours 2009

‘The very best of birding the Cape’

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South Africa’s Cape region is a land of remarkable beauty, friendly people and fantastic birding, this coupled with a modern infrastructure, is fast making it one of the worlds most popular birding destinations. Furthermore, it is the most endemic-rich region in Africa. A total of 25 South African endemics and further 37 Southern African endemics may be seen on this two-week comprehensive Cape experience.

This comprehensive tour takes in the highlights of the Western and Northern Cape and offers a spectacular diversity of birds, experience, scenery and a of course a range of exciting endemics. We will explore the verdant wonders of the Cape Peninsula and the associated, and very unique, fynbos plant kingdom. A day will be spent cruising the pelagic-rich waters off the Cape of Good Hope where were some of the finest sea birding experiences on the planet are to be had. Our circular route then takes us east through the rugged Hottentot Holland Mountains, home of the enigmatic and stunning Cape Rockjumper. Shortly thereafter, on our quest for the elegant and stately Blue Crane, we enter the rolling grasslands and wheat fields of the Overberg region. In the north we will explore the breathtaking scenery of the semi- arid Tanqua-Karoo and the lark-rich plains of Bushmanland. We explore the dramatic landscapes of Augrabies Falls National Park, an area famous for it’s diversity of raptors. Lastly we make our way south along the coast to Cape Town taking in the wonders of the Cape Gannet breeding colony at Lamberts Bay and the turquoise waters of the Langebaan Lagoon.