Kgalagadi and Augrabies
5 Day Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park safari
$1280-1300 USD
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Safari summary
INCLUDED:
- Vehicle
- Fuel
- Driver/Guide
- Accommodation in chalets/lodges
- Maximum game drives everyday
- Private facilities including bathroom & bedroom
- Meals as per itinerary:
B = Breakfast – cereals, coffee and tea, fruit juice, eggs, rusks, and fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, and pears)
L = Light Lunch
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 fee of R465 per person per day payable Kgalagadi cash or credit card
• Bottled water / soft – and alcoholic drinks / snacks in between meals (shops available at every camp)
• Morning and Night/Sunset drives with park rangers in an open truck R391
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)
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Park fees
Itinerary
Augrabies Falls National Park
Kgalagadi
Upington – Augrabies Falls (130km) Depart 8H30 from your hotel in Upington. At Augrabies we move into our lodges and take a walk to this 6th highest falls in the world. After a rest we depart on a game drive to visit the various viewpoints, where we get out of the car and do several short hikes. Sightings of giraffe, baboon, monkey, klipspringers and dassies are common. Optional sunset drive with Rangers in open truck. Overnight: Augrabies chalets Meals: Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi
Augrabies – Twee Rivieren (390km) Wake before sunrise to walk the Dassie Nature Trail through a beautiful part of the park (5 km – 3 hours) After your hike we pack and depart for the Kalahari. Along the way we stop at a Salt Pan and visit the Khomani Bushmen. Afternoon arrival at Twee Rivieren. Afternoon game drive in the Twee Rivieren area. Overnight: Twee Rivieren chalets/lodges. Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi
Twee Rivieren – Mata Mata (190km) After breakfast we depart for Twee Rivieren and after a short stop we start our game drive in this 38 000 square km park towards Mata Mata. Approximate predator numbers: Lions – 450, Leopards – 150, Cheetah – 200, Spotted hyenas – 370. Bird species are 264, of which 20 raptor species are present. Antelopes such as Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Springbok and Wildebeest are well represented. Overnight: Mata Mata chalets Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi
Wake up one hour before gates open. Breakfast, then pack for Game drive in the dry riverbed. We do stalk driving for 5 – 6 hours to reach Nossob. This is the day we try to learn more of the Kalahari and its secrets. Afternoon arrival. Check into lodge and short rest. Depart on a game drive until gates close. Game hide with spotlight to watch animals coming to drink. Optional sunset drive with Rangers after gates closed. Overnight: Nossob chalets Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi
Nossob– Twee Rivieren – Upington (405km) Wake up one hour before gates open, pack up and depart direction South. Today we search for the Meerkat and Giraffe, and we might meet the Cats. 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
Chalets
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