Birding tour, Venda
Discover the land of myths and legends: a self-drive birding trail through the forests, woodlands and baobab groves of eastern Venda, with guide Samson Mulaudzi.
Dates
12 to 15 November 2026
Nights
3, with all meals
Price
R6 800 per person
Guide
Samson Mulaudzi
Style
Self-drive trail
Join the Tembele team on a birding expedition through the remote east of Venda. This three-night trail passes through a remarkable spread of habitats in a short distance.
Soutpansberg deciduous forest
Mixed broadleaved woodland
Soutpansberg sandy bushveld
Lowland riparian thicket
Brachystegia woodland
Baobab groves
African Broadbill, Bat Hawk, Mosque Swallow, Grey-headed Parrot, Mottled Spinetail, Grey Waxbill and Pink-throated Twinspot are some of the specials we hope to pick up.
We will also look out for localised species such as Dickinson's Kestrel, Böhm's Spinetail and White-breasted Cuckooshrike.
The trail visits some of the region's best cultural and birding sites, including the Albasini Dam, Golwe campsite, the Gundani miombo woodland patch and the Sagole Big Tree.
We stay in two birder-friendly, eco-friendly establishments, and all meals are provided. Samson Mulaudzi guides the trail with the Tembele team.
Your booking
What your ticket covers on the day.
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3 nights' accommodation in two birder-friendly lodgings
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All meals
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Excursions
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Guide's fee
R6 800 per person covers three nights’ accommodation in two birder-friendly establishments, all meals, excursions and the guide’s fee.
This is a self-drive trail, so you travel between the birding sites in your own vehicle. Lisa will share the meeting point and route details when you book.
Book online with the Book tour button below. Lisa then confirms your booking by email. For questions, call +27 83 380 2322.
Birding Eastern Venda
R6 800
per person · Includes 3 nights' accommodation, all meals, excursions and the guide's fee
12 to 15 November 2026
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