About Us

Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill seen on a birding day tour near Johannesburg (Mongena Big 5 & Birding Day Tour Johannesburg)
Malachite Kingfisher seen on a birding day tour near Johannesburg (Mongena Big 5 & Birding Day Tour Johannesburg)

You deserve the best birding experience

possible in a single day!

One Day. Endless Birding Moments.
At One Day Safaris, we specialize in unforgettable birding day tours across Gauteng Province, within easy reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

With over a decade of guiding experience across Africa, we’ve built our business around a simple idea: even a single day of birding should be extraordinary.

Whether you want to:

  • Tick off rare and high-priority species in biodiverse hotspots,

  • Explore wetlands, bushveld, riverine forests, and grasslands in search of birds,

  • Or experience the thrill of spotting over 100 species in a single day…

…we’ll make it happen professionally, passionately, and personally.

Each tour is tailored to your goals, pace, and level of experience. Whether you’re a beginner birder, an advanced lister, or visiting on a short layover, we adapt every outing to suit you.

Unlike most operators who focus only on multi-day trips, we’ve made day tours our signature. We know how to deliver world-class birding experiences in just one day — without ever feeling rushed or generic.

When you join us, you’re not just filling a day — you’re making the most of your time in the wild. With exclusive access to private hides, open-vehicle birding, and prime reserves, we’ll show you the birdlife of Gauteng like few others can.

Come bird with us.
Your wildest birding day in Africa starts here.