KALAHARI SAFARIS

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KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK KALAHARI SAFARI

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Safari – Day 1

Upington - Twee Rivieren (260km)

We leave Upington at 8H30 from your guesthouse to drive to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Stop en route at the Norokei Salt Pans (natural salt mine) and the Khomani San Bushmen to view their art. Arrival at Twee Rivieren (12H30) Move into our lodge for a short rest. We depart on a game drive (speed limit 50km/h) in this 38 000 square km park until the gates close. Approximate predator numbers: Lions – 450, Leopards – 150, Cheetah – 200, Spotted hyenas – 370. Bird species are 264, of which 20 raptor species are present. Antelope such as Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Springbok and Wildebeest are well represented. Optional 3 hour sunset- or Night game drive with rangers in an open truck or morning bush walk.

Overnight: Twee Rivieren chalets/lodges(air-conditioned and swimming pool).
Meals: Light lunch, Dinner.

Safari – Day 2

Twee Rivieren - Nossob (160km)

Wake up one hour before gates open. Breakfast, then pack for Game drive in the dry river bed. We do stalk driving (direction North-East) for 5 – 6 hours to reach Nossob. This is the day we try to learn more of the Kalahari and it’s secrets. Afternoon arrival. Check into lodge and short rest. Depart on a game drive until gates close. Special feature Nossob: Game hide with spotlight to watch animals coming to drink. Optional sunset drive with Rangers after gates closed.

Overnight: Nossob chalets/lodges (ceiling fan and swimming pool)

Meals: Breakfast, light lunch and dinner.

Safari – Day 3

Nossob

Wake up on hour before gate open and game drive direction North. We visit the various waterholes along this route. We learn from the animal tracks in the sand roads what happened in the night. It is a good idea to wait at a waterhole to view the incredible animal and birdlife. We do various game drives according to game reports/sightings. Overnight: Nossob

Meals: Breakfast, Light lunch and dinner.

Safari – Day 4

Nossob - Mata Mata (150km)

Wake up an hour before gates open. Pack up and game drive towards Mata Mata, using the 70km long Dune road to cross from Botswana to Namibia. Today we search for the famous Kalahari Lion, as well as the smaller inhabitants of the desert, like the Meerkat. Afternoon arrival at Mata Mata. Check in and short rest before we depart on another game drive to explore this area. Special feature Mata Mata: Game hide with spotlight, sunset drive with Rangers after gates closed.

Overnight: Mata Mata chalets/lodges (ceiling fan and pool)

Meals: Breakfast, Light lunch and dinner.

Safari - Day 5

Mata Mata – Twee Rivieren – Upington (405km)

Wake up one hour before gates open, pack up and depart direction South. Today we learn more of the Kalahari and her secrets. After 4 – 5 hours of stalk driving we reach Twee Rivieren (12h00) Depart for Upington. Late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse. Tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast, light lunch

INCLUDED:

• Air conditioned transport and THETA accredited driver / guide (Northern Cape Province and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park)
• Accommodation in chalets/lodges
• Meals as per itinerary:

B = Breakfast – cereals, coffee and tea, fruit juice, eggs, rusks and fruit(apples, oranges, bananas and pears)

L = Lunch – Sandwich with tomato, cheese, cold meats, fruit and fruit juice, coffee or tea

D=Dinner – Braai broodjies(sandwich on fire with cheese, tomato and onions) salad, corn, rice, potatoes, vegetables, chicken, sausage and other meats are available

EXCLUDED:

• Conservation fees of R160 per person per night payable at Kgalagadi cash or credit card

GUESTS NEED:

• Binoculars, sun block, hat,closed shoes for the evenings, insect repellent, torch and toiletries.
• IMPORTANT: Animals are active early morning and late afternoon when temperatures are lower.
• Please keep luggage to a minimum (towels, linen and cutlery are supplied)

GATE TIMES:

january 0600-1930 july 0730-1800
february 0600-1930 august 0700-1830
march 0630-1900 september 0630-1830
april 0700-1830 october 0600-1900
may 0700-1800 november 0530-1930
june 0730-1800 december 0530-1930

WE NEED TO KNOW:

1. Your dietary requirements
2. Where to pick you up on day of departure at 08:30
3. Any special interest we should know about?

ALTERATIONS TOURS:

Accommodation may vary due to weather conditions and availability.

IMPORTANT:

Kgalagadi is very popular and then the program may be different than the one above. Lodges can take 2 – 6 persons and you may have to share a bathroom with your friends.(We will not put people from differnt groups together!)
Should you wish to have a lodge just for yourself the price increases with 10%.