Hi Dick,
We have done 4 tours with Rockjumper and are about to do another in May and
again in January 2011. We always do a charter so I cannot comment on the pace
of their scheduled tours but we have always found them to be absolutely
professional and will organise the tour from anything from hard core birding to
a really leisurely pace. In fact this May of the 5 people I have going, 2 are
not birders at all and certainly I am much more of an ecologist than I am a
birder. None of us are twitchers. In South Africa a lot of the birding is done
in a vehicle in National Parks where no tourist can get out of the vehicle so
by definition it is relaxed. In addition on non travelling days if one doesn't
want to leave the lodge there is plenty to do in the compound.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Fiona
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> To:
> Subject: RE: [Birding-Aus] RFI Field Guides South Africa
> Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:48:39 +1100
> CC:
>
> Hi all
>
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>
>
>
> Thanks to all who responded to my request, much appreciated. The
> overwhelming conclusion was the "Sasol Birds of Southern Africa" by Sinclair
> and Hockey.
>
>
>
> We were planning on going on an organised birding trip but also to see the
> animals and scenery etc as well. We found a company called "Lawson's Birding
> and Wildlife Tours" on the net which seemed to suit a more relaxed pace as
> we are not twitching, just wish to see a variety of birds , wildlife etc
> with some good accommodation and food to boot.
>
>
>
> Has anyone had any experiences with this company ?
>
>
>
> Rockhopper has also been recommended but may be more full on birding ?
>
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> Thanks once again for all the help provided by those who responded to my RFI
>
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>
> Regards
>
>
>
> Dick
>
> Lynn and Dick Jenkin
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> From: Phil Penlington
> Sent: Friday, 15 January 2010 7:19 PM
> To: ; Lynn Jenkin
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] RFI Field Guides South Africa
>
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>
> Hi Dick
>
>
>
> I can just echo what most have already said, but definitely the best in my
> opinion is "Sasol Birds of Southern Africa by Sinclair, Hockey and
> Tarboton", as long as you are just visiting Southern African (anything from
> Namibia, Zim, and Southern Mozambique down). If you are planning to also
> bird in central Africa, I would suggest "Birds of Africa South of the Sahara
> by Sinclair and Ryan". The latter is much more comprehensive, but a bit
> daughting due to the shear number of birds illustrated that it can be a bit
> much as a field guide when just doing Southern Africa. A quick check this
> morning at my local news agent had stock of bot at R220 and R380
> respectively, so it won't be a problem to pick up one when you get to SA.
>
>
>
> As others have also said, there are some excellent books out on where to go
> and what to look for. If you need any help with titles etc, let me know.
> Also SAbirdnet is an excellent resource and I am sure you will get some help
> there as well.
>
>
>
> As an aside, I have just returned from your beautiful country where I had an
> awesome holiday in Brisbane with family, and although my time was very
> limited, I managed some excellent birding and notched up 48 lifers and a
> list of almost 200 from the immediate area around Brisbane! Oz Birdnet is an
> amazing resource and the thanks to all the people who responded to my RFI
> late last year.
>
>
>
> Good luck with your trip and shout if there are any other questions.
>
>
>
> Phil Penlington
>
> www.birdpics.co.za
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>
> --- On Tue, 1/12/10, Lynn Jenkin <> wrote:
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> From: Lynn Jenkin <>
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] RFI Field Guides South Africa
> To:
> Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 9:06 PM
>
> Hi all
>
>
>
>
>
> Does anybody have any recommendations for a good portable Field Guide for
> South African Birds ?
>
>
>
> Is the Collins Field Guide "Birds of Southern Africa" as good as any ?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>
>
>
>
> Dick
>
>
>
> Lynn and Dick Jenkin
>
> Tashkent Friesians
>
> PO Box 92 Dungog NSW 2420
>
> 02 49921158
>
> <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Django-of-Cacharel/147336717447?ref=ts>
> Djangos Facebook Page
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> <http://equestrian.cyberhorse.com.au/django/> Tashkent Friesians
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