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Birding Ecotours
Birding Ecotours runs trips for small groups of only 6-8 participants. Quality is paramount to them, and they prefer to use superior accommodation (where available at the top birding sites) and vehicles. Despite a focus on small groups and the fact that they err on the side of superior quality, their prices are competitive. It is Birding Ecotours’ company policy to contribute a minimum of 10 % of profits to conservation and local communities. They are passionate about birding and also about leaving a legacy – by genuinely helping people and conserving birds – for generations to come.
Please access the brochures for each of the different provincial tours below, and email info@birdingecotours.com for any enquiries.
Birding Africa/ Cape Town Pelagics
The Birding Africa and Cape Town Pelagics Team will be on Flock to Marion: AGAIN 2025! For 27 years, Birding Africa has organized birding tours to find the special birds around Cape Town and across Africa; from South Africa to Uganda and even Madagascar. Contact their enthusiastic and knowledgeable team to look for Cape and Karoo specials, or perhaps even enjoy a tour to Angola or further afield! The African birding expert for the last 24 years, Birding Africa has led hundreds of tours, authored many books on African birds and birding, authored numerous articles on new birding discoveries, and consulted with the BBC Natural History Unit. Birding Africa was also voted as one of the Top 5 Most Recommended Tour Companies in the world (Birdwatch, 2010) and is the only company specializing in Africa-wide birding tours.
Cape Town Pelagics donates all profits to seabird research and conservation, including BirdLife International’s Save the Albatross Fund.
Bustards Birding Tours
The Bustards Birding Team will be on Flock to Marion: AGAIN 2025! Bustards Birding Tours is a specialist operator focusing primarily on birding tours both locally and abroad. Their tours occur worldwide, and they try to keep the groups to 6 participants or less. With dedicated tour leaders partnered with local operators, Bustards Birding runs trips that will remain blissful memories for many years to come.
Whether you are a Southern African regional lister or a world lister, Bustards Birding has something for you. Their eager team is ready to make those birding dreams come true, be it whilst searching for Shoeblll in Uganda, Toco Toucan in Brazil, Resplendent Quetzal in Central America, Pel’s Fishing Owl in Botswana, Capercaillie in Europe, Steller’s Sea-Eagle in Japan, or Greater Prairie Chicken in the USA; the list goes on.
Rockjumper Birding Tours
The Rockjumper Birding Tours Team will be on Flock to Marion: AGAIN 2025! Rockjumper Birding Tours proudly offers quality birding adventures, expertly guided by their passionate and experienced professional tour leaders. Their 300 scheduled tours annually explore the world’s prime birding areas, and their Tailor-made department can custom design your dream birding vacation.
Zest for Birds Pelagics
Zest for Birds will be joining the Flock to Marion AGAIN! 2025 cruise, but will also be offering pelagic trips before and after. There are already pre-scheduled trips arranged for the weekends of 18/19 January and 8/9 February (pre- and post-Flock) but, if there is sufficient demand, they will set up additional trips during the week before and/or after Flock to Marion: AGAIN. Anyone who is interested can contact Trevor Hardaker directly at hardaker@mweb.co.za to obtain more details or to make a booking.
Zimanga
BirdLife South Africa will be hosting two 4-night birding/photography safaris to Zimanga Private Game Reserve in early February 2025. Mark D. Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa, will accompany both of the groups. A portion of the fee will be donated to BirdLife South Africa. Zimanga, in KwaZulu-Natal, is the first reserve in Africa designed for avid safari enthusiasts while simultaneously satisfying the needs of modern bird and wild-life photographers of any level, both who prefer a deeper appreciation of the bush and crave an unhurried exclusive experience. Spread over nearly 70 square kilometers of pristine Zululand bushveld, fever tree forests, and rolling hills, Zimanga is bisected by the Mkuze River and home to a splendid variety of birds and animals. In addition to offering guided safaris, Zimanga is home to eight state-of-the-art hides for superb bird and wildlife photography. This offer includes accommodation, meals, and two activities (one hide session and one game drive) each day. It excludes transfers, alcoholic drinks, and additional beverages. For Flock to Marion passengers, accommodation in Durban and transport from/to Durban can be arranged.
Flock to Marion Exclusive Trips:
Exclusive Birding Safari: Post-Flock Extension (1 – 5 February 2025)
Exclusive Birding Safari: Post-Flock Extension (5 – 9 February 2025)
