4 day Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari

Day 1: Upington – Kgalagadi -Twee Rivieren (260 km)

Today this Kalahari tour departs from your guesthouse. You then drive to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and stop en route at the Norokei Salt Pans (natural salt mine) and the Khomani San Bushmen to view their unique art. You will arrive around lunchtime at Twee Rivieren, where you will check into your lodge for a short rest. You then set out on a game drive 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.

Overnight: Twee Rivieren chalets/lodges (air-conditioned and swimming pool) Optional sunset or night game drive and early morning walk. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 2: Twee Rivieren – Nossob (160km)

On day 2 of your Kalahari tour you wake up early, eat Breakfast, then pack for Game drive in the dry river bed. You will do stalk driving (direction North-East) for 5 – 6 hours to reach Nossob. This is the day you will try to learn more of the Kalahari and it’s secrets. Check into lodge and short rest in the afternoon. 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)
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 3: Nossob - Mata-Mata (150km)

On this day of your Kalahari Safari Tour you 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 you will look for the famous Kalahari Lion, as well as the smaller inhabitants of the desert, like the Meerkat. You will arrive at Mata Mata in the afternoon. Check in and have a short rest before departing on another game drive to explore this stunning 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) Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 4: Mata Mata – Twee Rivieren – Upington (405km)

Today on your Kalahari tour, you wake up one hour before gates open, pack up and depart in a southerly direction. Today you learn more of the magnificent Kalahari and her secrets. After 4 – 5 hours of stalk driving you reach Twee Rivieren (12h00) Depart for Upington. Late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse. The tour ends. Breakfast and lunch are included.

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