12 DAY TRIP: 14 to 25 November 2018
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1 Website: Reach Africa Birding and Getaways Reach Africa Birding Tel: Cell: Fax: P.O Box 409 Allens Nek 1737 Roodepoort, South Africa Image Per Holmen KAROO TO COAST 12 DAY TRIP: 14 to 25 November 2018 The Eastern Cape is the main meeting point of the country s biomes and the birding is a diverse mixture of western endemics and tropical eastern species. The tropical influence and varied habitat results in an extremely high bird diversity and the area that we visit holds the prospect of finding numerous highly sought-after species. We leave Johannesburg bright and early and head for our first overnight destination, Garingboom Guest Farm, near Colesburg and the Gariep Dam. Special birds to be found here are Burchell s Courser, Orange River and Grey-winged Francolin, Melodious Lark (after good rains) and African Rock Pipit.
2 After some early morning birding and a hearty Karoo breakfast, we proceed to Camdeboo National Park, near Graaff Reinet. 2 Camdeboo National Park was proclaimed as South Africa's 22nd National Park on 30 October 2005.Camdeboo provides one with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as its splendid scenic beauty. The greater portion of the Park is situated between 740 and 1480 metres above sea level on the foothills of the Sneeuberg range, while a small section of the low-lying plains is included. An interesting feature of the 14,500 ha Park is its very unique and unusual location. It practically surrounds the historical town of Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape. Nqweba Dam lies within the park and covers about 1000 ha when full. The Park s major tourism draw card is the scenic Valley of Desolation, a national monument, while its game viewing area is home to Buffalo and antelope such as Eland, Gemsbok, Red Hartebeest, Springbok and Blesbok. At least 225 bird species have been recorded in the Park, with an interesting ecotonal mix including species typical of both the Great Karoo and Eastern regions.
3 3 Birding attractions include Black Stork, Verreaux s Eagle, Booted Eagle, Kori Bustard, Ludwig s Bustard, Karoo Korhaan, Blue Crane, Greywinged Francolin, Ground Woodpecker, Southern Tchagra, Layard s Titbabbler, Grey Tit, Cape Penduline-Tit, Namaqua Warbler and Pririt Batis, We spend one night in comfortable furnished tents in Lakeview Tented Camp, situated on the floodplain of the Nqweba Dam. Our next destination is Mountain Zebra National Park, near Cradock, where we spend our next two nights. This Park may be unique in having as many as 20 species of birds endemic to Southern Africa. It consists of a rugged landscape of mountains, grassy plains, bushy hillsides and rocky gorges. The birding is excellent The park is ideal habitat for Verreaux s and Booted Eagle, Lanner Falcon and Cape Eagle-Owl which all breed there. Ground Woodpecker, Cape Rock-Thrush and African Rock Pipit are rock loving birds to watch for while Layard s Tit-babbler, Dusky Sunbird and Black-headed Canary occur in hillside shrubs. Rufous-eared Warbler, Sickle-winged Chat and Eastern Clapper, Thick-billed and Spike-heeled Lark are resident breeders. Eastern Long-billed Lark, Long-billed Pipit, Grey-backed Cisticola, Southern Tchagra and Namaqua Warbler are all regularly seen. The park is home to 6 species of Canary, namely, Yellow-eyed, Black-throated, Cape, Black-headed, Brimstone, White-throated and Streaky-headed Seedeater.
4 4 The The Park is also home to numerous mammal species including recently introduced Lion, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Eland, Kudu and, of course, Cape Mountain Zebra. We head eastwards, via Queenstown, to Stutterheim where we spend our next two nights in cottages at the very edge of the Kologha Forest.
5 This forest is a fine example of Afromontane forest, and is one of the most extensive tracts of indigenous forest outside of the Tsitsikamma. Birding in and around the forest is spectacular. During the months of October to December one may hear Orange Ground -Thrush calling and good sightings of this elusive species can be expected. Robins to be seen include White-starred Robin, Brown Scrub-Robin and Chorister Robin-Chat. Knysna Turaco, African Emerald Cuckoo and Narina Trogon are always present. Olive and Knysna Woodpecker are common, while Mountain Wagtail is found along the forest streams. Grey Cuckooshrike, Yellow-throated Woodland-Warbler, Dark-backed Weaver and Bluemantled Crested Flycatcher are regularly encountered. Raptors include African Crowned and Long-crested Eagle. Cape Parrot roost and nest in the forest and can readily be seen at early morning or in the evenings returning to their roosting sites. Many people come to the area to see Red-winged Francolin, which is quite common. Both Buff-spotted and Red-chested Flufftail can be heard The montane grassland above the forest often yields Buff-streaked Chat, Ground Woodpecker, Cape and Gurney s Sugarbird and various pipits and cisticolas. 5 Our next port of call is the Wavecrest Hotel, situated some 160 km north of East London, along the spectacular Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. This is a true paradise for birders. It is on the edge of a crystal-clear lagoon, fed by two mangrove lined rivers which weave through pristine forest where over 300 bird species have been recorded. The estuary at the mouth of the Nxaxo and Nxusi Rivers forms the epicentre of birding in the area. A boat trip at high tide up the river is usually very rewarding. The Mangrove Kingfisher, one of seven kingfisher species found here, is
6 6 abundant during summer and the estuarine mudflats usually yield wader species such as Sanderling, Grey Plover, Turnstone and Whimbrel. Large flocks of terns often roost on the sandbanks closer to the river mouth and include Swift, Sandwich, Common and Arctic Tern. The dunes adjacent to the Nxaxo River are covered in dune forest which contains several forest specials such as Narina Trogon, Spotted Ground- Thrush, Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher, Crowned and Trumpeter Hornbill, Red-fronted Tinkerbird and Knysna Woodpecker. The grassland adjacent to the forest patches holds Black-winged Lapwing, Red-necked Spurfowl, Cape and Yellow-throated Longclaw, Black Saw-wing and Banded Martin. However, the major drawcard to Wavecrest must surely be the resident Grey Crowned Cranes which come to roost on an island in the estuary every evening.
7 7 After two glorious days at the Wavecrest Hotel, we set sail for the quaint and picturesque village of Rhodes, which lies in the north-eastern corner of the Eastern Cape. We will be staying in the local hotel. Rhodes lies at the foot of the Naude s Nek Pass which, at 2740m, is the highest mountain pass in South Africa. This area has spectacular mountain scenery, sandstone formations, unspoilt valleys, rolling grassland and air crisper and cleaner than you will find anywhere else in the country. This is without doubt one of the finest birding destinations in South Africa. Cape and Bearded Vulture are common as are Drakensberg Rockjumper, Ground Woodpecker and Drakensberg Siskin which can be found with some regularity during a drive up the Pass. Mountain Pipit, Sickle-winged and Buff-streaked Chat, Grey-winged Francolin and Sentinel and Cape Rock-Thrush, are all regularly seen at the summit, while the prospects of seeing Barratt s Warbler, Grey Crowned Crane, Denham s Bustard and Wailing Cisticola in the surrounding grassland are very good. The Golden Gate National Park is located in the north-eastern part of Free State and derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the sandstone cliffs, especially the imposing Brandwag rock. The area is famous for its captivating scenery, spectacular geology and invigorating climate. Vegetation in the Reserve consists mainly of wooded ravines, gullies and grasslands.
8 Birding in the Park is excellent. Bearded and Cape Vultures are often seen at the vulture restaurant. Magnificent sandstone cliffs provide breeding habitat for Verreaux s Eagle, Jackal Buzzard, 8 Lanner and Peregrine Falcon, Black Stork and Rock Kestrel. Ground Woodpecker, Buff-streaked Chat, African Rock Pipit and Sentinel Rock-Thrush frequent rocky slopes. Alpine, Black and Horus Swifts soar overhead and with some luck Cape Eagle-Owl may be encountered after dark. Areas of short grass are favoured by Southern Bald Ibis, Blue Crane and Secretarybird. Moist grasslands hold Cape Grassbird, Wailing Cisticola, and Yellow-crowned Bishop while areas of scattered proteas may produce Gurney s Sugarbird and Malachite Sunbird. We spend the last night of this remarkable trip in the Basotho Cultural Village Rest Camp which nestles on the eastern side of the Park. The camp resembles an 18 th century Basotho Village where the Basotho lifestyle, architecture and hospitality is the order of the day.
9 We head for Johannesburg the next day at about lunch time at the conclusion of a memorable trip. 9
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