Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
4 Day/3 Nights Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park tour
$1020-1100 USD
pp
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 drives with park rangers in an open truck R391 per person
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
- Meals
- Park fees
Itinerary
Day 1
Kgalagadi
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 in this 38 000 square km park until the gates close. Optional 3-hour sunset drive with rangers in an open truck or morning bush walk. Overnight: Twee Rivieren chalets Meals: Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Day 2
Kgalagadi
Twee Rivieren – Nossob (160km) Wake up one hour before gates open. Breakfast, then pack for Game drive in the dry riverbed. 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 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. Overnight: Nossob: chalets Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Day 3
Kgalagadi
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. Overnight: Mata Mata chalets Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner
Chalets
Day 4
Kgalagadi
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
Chalets
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