Welcome to Let’s Go Birding.

South Africa is blessed with an extraordinary diversity of ecosystems, ranging from ancient Fynbos and lush forests to vast savannas, dramatic mountains, deserts, rivers and two rich ocean coastlines. This natural variety makes South Africa one of the world’s premier birding destinations, offering exceptional birding across all nine provinces, from the Western Cape to Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, North West, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape.

The Western Cape is particularly rich in birdlife, with forests and lagoons along the scenic Garden Route, home to iconic species such as the Knysna Loerie (Turaco), Knysna Woodpecker and Knysna Warbler. Moving inland through rolling mountains and hills to the Overberg, birders can encounter Blue Cranes, Denham’s Bustards, Ground Woodpeckers and Rockjumpers. In Cape Town, time spent in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden rewards visitors with sightings of the Cape Sugarbird, Orange-breasted Sunbird and Southern Double-collared Sunbird, among many others.

Beyond the Cape, Let’s Go Birding explores the iconic Kruger National Park, where classic savanna birding delivers an incredible diversity of raptors, hornbills, rollers and bushveld specials. From the misty heights of Sani Pass, the semi-desert landscapes of Namaqualand—including spectacular spring flower tours—to wetlands, grasslands and forests across the country, each region offers unique birding opportunities and unforgettable lifers.

Birding adventures extend beyond South Africa for International Bird Tours into Southern, East and Central America, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Uganda and the richly biodiverse rainforests of Costa Rica, renowned for its exceptional concentration of bird species, vibrant tropical avifauna and world-class birding infrastructure. Each destination offers distinctive habitats, endemic species and unforgettable birding experiences.

Jacques Giliomee, Bird Guide and Founder of Let’s Go Birding, has meticulously mapped out numerous birding routes throughout the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, Overberg, Swartland, Helderberg, Witzenberg, West Coast and surrounds, as well as across South Africa, Africa and select international destinations. His tailor-made birding trips are designed to help birders—both local and international—collect those sought-after lifers.

Jacques also runs a thriving and highly interactive Facebook Birding Group, where birders of all levels are welcome to share sightings, knowledge and passion. During your stay in the Western Cape, Jacques enhances the birding experience by incorporating unforgettable landmarks and activities such as whale watching, wine tasting, Table Mountain and Cape Point, ensuring a truly memorable and well-rounded birding journey.