Experience top birdwatching near Johannesburg with our expertly guided half-day birding tours. Perfect for travelers short on time but big on birds.

Join One Day Safaris for the best half-day birding tours Johannesburg has to offer. Whether it’s an early morning in a bird hide or a quick exploration of local bushveld, our short-format tours are designed for maximum species in minimal time. Ideal for layovers, business trips, or weekend escapes, each tour is led by passionate guides who know where the birds are. Discover Johannesburg’s birding gems—fast, focused, and unforgettable.

Half-Day Birding Tours

Mongena Game Reserve Big 5 & Birding Half Day Tour

Bird from an open safari vehicle in Big 5 habitat—just 1.5 hours from Joburg with raptors, bushveld specials, and great mammal sightings.

From ZAR 2,100.00 p/p

Secretarybird seen on a birding day tour near Johannesburg (Rietvlei Nature Reserve Half Day Birding Tour)

Rietvlei Nature Reserve Half Day Birding Tour

Explore open grasslands and wetlands near Pretoria. Expect bustards, raptors, and a range of waterbirds from hides and roadside stops.

From ZAR 1,150.00 p/p

Marievale Wetland Bird Photography Half Day Tour

Shoot from prime bird hides in a Ramsar wetland. Ideal for waterbird photography and lifer hunting near Johannesburg.

From ZAR 1,300.00 p/p

African Fish Eagle seen on a birding day tour near Johannesburg (Mongena Big 5 & Birding Half Day Birding Tour)

Mongena Birding Photography Boat Cruise

Float through golden light on a sunrise birding cruise. Snap jacanas, herons, kingfishers, and more—eye-level and unobstructed.

From ZAR 2,200.00 p/p

eBird Day Tour Reports/Cards

Want To See What We’re Up To On Our Birding Day Trips?

We keep active bird lists on all of our day tours. You can see what past day tours have offered up on our eBird profile here: