WIN a birding adventure for two to Ecuador!

Stand a chance to win a birding trip of a lifetime to the spectacular Eastern Andes of Ecuador – worth R150,000!

BirdLife South Africa’s popular Jackpot Birding Raffle is back! One lucky winner and their travel companion will jet off on a 7-day/6-night guided birding adventure from 15 to 21 February 2026, courtesy of Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures.

This unforgettable journey includes:

🦜 Return flights from Johannesburg
🦜 Expert-led birding excursions
🦜 Accommodation and meals
🦜 The chance to see iconic South American birds like the Sword-billed Hummingbird, Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan, Crescent-faced Antpitta, and the dazzling Andean Cock-of-the-rock

“From snow-capped volcanoes to pristine cloud forests, this tour offers superb birding, jaw-dropping scenery, and incredible biodiversity every single day.” – Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures

Oilbird – Dusan Brinkhuizen.

Grey-breasted Mountain Toucan – Bobby Wilcox.

Crescent-faced Antpitta – Forrest Rowland.

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock – Bobby Wilcox.

🎟️ Raffle details

Tickets: R650 each
Total tickets available: Only 1,000
Draw date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Entries close: 12h00 on Friday, 17 October 2025 — or as soon as all tickets are sold
Where: Draw takes place at BirdLife South Africa’s head office, Johannesburg

🔗 Enter now at birdlife.org.za/jackpot-birding

Why enter?

All proceeds from the raffle support BirdLife South Africa’s vital bird conservation work across the country. So whether you win or not, your ticket helps protect our feathered friends and their habitats.

What makes the eastern Andes so special?

This region of Ecuador is one of the world’s most celebrated birding destinations. You’ll travel across a range of elevations and ecosystems in search of high-altitude specialities, rare antpittas, and dazzling tanagers. Highlights include: