Tours
CAPE TO KALAHARI TOUR
The Cape is known to have the highest diversity of tortoise species in the world; a must for any serious reptile enthusiasts. We travel from the metropolitan city of Cape Town and head up the west coast looking for tortoises, chameleons and the charismatic Armadillo Lizards – some of the most trafficked reptiles in the country. We continue onwards into Namaqualand to find the world’s smallest tortoise and the world’s smallest Adder! Namaqualand is a treat to the senses with wide open desolate landscapes which are home to some of the country’s highest diversity of geckos and lizards. We finally make our way to Augrabies Falls; a must for die hard adventurers and of course reptile enthusiasts – think Cape Cobra, Coral Snakes, Horned Adders and of course the infamous Black Spitting Cobra.
Key Species:
Cape Cobra, Puff Adder, Namaqua Dwarf Adder, Many Horned Adder, Cape Coral Snake, Mole SnakeSand Snakes (Karoo, Leighton’s and others), Rain Frogs (Namqua and Desert Rain Frog), Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Western Dwarf Chameleon, Tortoises (Tent Tortoises, Geometric Tortoise and more) and Armadillo Lizard
EAST COAST TO KRUGER TOUR
Explore KwaZulu Natal – one of the country’s richest provinces in terms of reptile and amphibian diversity with over 80 snake species! In the Durban area we spend time with some of the local snake rescuers, joining in on any real live unwanted reptile removals and relocations. We then head up into mega fauna territory through northern KZN and Kruger Park where you’re no longer just looking for Black Mambas and Monitor Lizards and chasing down Cobras but watching out for the notorious BIG 5: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino. During this tour we go from the coast, through forest, grasslands and savannah to tropical herping all in one go. It’s a real treat to the senses and the range of species is immense. This is a very popular route that never fails to disappoint.
Key Species:
Mozambique Spitting Cobra, Forest Cobra, Southern African Python, Black Mamba, Puff Adder, Berg Adder, Boomslang, Nile Crocodile, Green Snakes (Philothamnus), Tortoises (Leopard and Hinged Backs), Chameleons (Flapneck, Transvaal and Setaro’s Dwarf Chameleon), Monitor Lizards (Rock and Nile Monitors), Giant Plated Lizards and more!
Tailor-Made Tour
When it’s all about your goals and targets we can accommodate almost any tailor-made encounter you’re after. Whether you are wanting to see or get hands on with a wild Black Mamba, track down Africa’s rarest tortoise, world’s smallest adder or simply do a trip dedicated to a single genus we can make it happen. These are some of our favourite explorations to do from meticulous trip planning to setting lazer focus on finding specific species. It takes us back to our roots and passion in conservation and fieldwork.
When you’re passionate about tracking down an endemic chameleon from the Swartberg or perhaps seeing your dream Black Mamba and you don’t want anything or anyone else getting in your way, our private tours are a firm favourite. You tell us what you’d like to see, where you’d like to go and we’ll happily work on the logistics and make your dreams a reality out here in Southern Africa. There is no trip too big or too small, as our team will ensure that each request is met.
CAPE TOWN TOUR
The best of both, with having access to the metropolitan city, mountain ranges, nature reserves and wild areas, all within 10mins drive of the city. If you’re in town for business or a few days and want to get out into nature and tick off a few species, and want to meet the iconic Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Cape Rain Frog or Africa’s most endangered Tortoise on a half day or full day tour.
CHAMELEON MEGA ENCOUNTER TOUR
South Africa is home to 21 species of chameleons, most of which are found nowhere else on earth. We have extensive experience and skills in tracking down and locating all of the country’s known chameleon species – along with a handful of species still undescribed to science! If you’re a chameleon fan, this is an absolute must – which species are on your list? We can help you find them and get those once in a lifetime photographs to take back home with you. There is a lot to choose from so let’s chat and see where the adventure takes us!
