Best time of year:
December to April, but available year-round. Duration: A total of 6 or 8 days. Expected driving:Tar and gravel roads to park entrance. Within the park we travel mostly on sand and gravel tracks. Accommodation: Safari Bush Lodge Costs: 6 day option:R16,845.00 per person 8 day option:R22,345.00 per person. (10 - 14 day options will quotes on enquiry) Important: Access to Kgalagadi is closely controlled. We must therefore receive bookings at least 4 weeks before the intended departure date in order to make reservations. Guests wanting to visit during local school holidays must book at least 8 weeks before departure
Please note that a minimum of 2 persons is required for this safari package.
Prices quoted are subject to change according to currency fluctuations. Larger groups will only be considered where bookings are made 8 weeks before departure date.
Price includes: Air conditioned Luxury transport, all entrance and conservation fees, accommodation as per itinerary, meals as per itinerary, bottled water and soft drinks.
Price excludes: Alcoholic drinks, laundry, travel insurance, health requirements, gratuities (tips), all items of a personal nature, and any service not specified. Accommodation before and after the tour (contact us for bookings / transfers)
These private safaris are flexible according to the wishes of the client. Should you wish to change the itinerary or include a specific visit or area please contact us with your requirements.
Please note: All bookings must be paid in full on confirmation. Exceptions: 4 - 6 months advance bookings 50% on confirmation of booking. The balance 100% 30 days prior to departure.
Lions Hunt Buffalo
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park straddles the far Northern Cape region of South Africa and the south-western region of Botswana known as the Kalahari. This single ecological unit between the two countries was formed in 1999, covering close to 38,000 km².
Leaving Cape Town early on day 1 we travel via Pofadder and Upington, staying overnight en route to the park. Travelling on the South African side of the Kgalagadi, the spectacular red Kalahari sand dunes and thorny grassland vegetation provide the backdrop to a wilderness experience, with beautiful sunsets and sparkling stars under clear night skies. Exciting and varied wildlife is on view within the park.
Lion, leopard and cheetah are commonly seen in the Nossob Valley region. Elsewhere, brown hyena and jackals are in abundance. The park is also home to gemsbok (oryx), springbok, hartebeest, eland and various Kalahari game, including the famous black-maned Kalahari lion.
We visit the Nossob and Mata Mata areas of the park, traversing the 4 X 4 route to Bitterpan, where we spend the night at a Safari Lodge which is just outside the reserves northern boundary.
For visitors with extra time available, we recommend the 8-day safari option, which give you time to take the Mabuasehube Wilderness Trail.
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Itinerary
Day 1:
Depart Cape Town and head north across the South African Border and into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Day 2:
Twee Rivieren, South AfricaToday this Kalahari tour departures to Twee Rivieren. Spend the day searching for game, especially the dominant Leopard that inhabits this area. Optional night game drive and early morning walk. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 3:
Mata Mata, South AfricaThis Kalahari tour departs to Mata Mata (Namibian side). The tour drives 120km along the ancient Auob river, direction north. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 4:
Nossob, South AfricaThe Kalahari tour departs early to Nossob, using the long dune road, crossing to Botswana. Stalk driving until late afternoon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 5:
Grootkolk, South AfricaThe Kalahari tour drives deep into Botswana, arriving late afternoon at Grootkolk (reed cabins - unfenced). Dinner is had while overlooking the waterhole. This is prime big cat territory. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 6:
Nossob, South AfricaEarly morning departure back to Nossob. Game driving until arrival late afternoon. Optional night game drive/sitting in specially constructed game hide. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 7:
Twee Rivieren, South AfricaThe Kalahari tour continues the journey south towards Twee Rivieren on the Nossob riverbed. Lunch is had at an unfenced picnic spot. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. We travel back into the South African Side and head for Augrabies Falls where we sleep overnight.
Day 8:
Upington, South AfricaUp early morning and a quick visit to the World Famous Augrabies Falls, after breakfast we start our journey back South and head back to Cape Town. We arrive back late evening. Breakfast and lunch included.
