3 Day Kalahari Safari - South Africa Tours, Safari
3 Day Kalahari Safari
We are strategically located in Upington, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. From this central point in South Africa we are perfectly positioned to operate tours to the world renowned Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Tour Code: KS3
Depart From: Upington
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Duration: 3 Days
Country:
South Africa
Departures: Daily
(Subject to availability)
Type: Safari | |
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Itinerary
Safari – Day 1
Upington – Kgalagadi -Twee Rivieren (260 km)
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: Lunch and Dinner
Safari – Day 2
Twee Rivieren – Mata-Mata (130km)
Wake up one hour before gates open. Pack up and game drive towards Mata Mata, using the dry Auob Riverbed. 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 swimming pool)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Safari – Day 3
Mata Mata - Twee Rivieren-Upington (390km)
Wake up an 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 and Lunch.
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?
IMPORTANT:
Kgalagadi is very popular and the program may be different than the one above.
Tour Include
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
L = Lunch
D=Dinner – cooked dinner
Tour Exclude
Conservation fees of R140 per person per night payable at Kgalagadi cash or credit card.
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