4 Day Kalahari Safari - South Africa Tours, Safari
4 Day Kalahari Safari
All our guides have the same thing in common: Their love of the Kalahari, mixed with a generous portion of pride in their South African heritage, and a willingness to show of our beautiful country to our guests...
Tour Code: KS4
Depart From: Upington
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Duration: 4 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 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 its 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, Lunch and Dinner.
Safari Day 3
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, Lunch and Dinner.
Safari Day 4
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 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 then 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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