7-Day Kalahari Wildlife and Adventure Safari from Upington with Witsand, Augrabies, and Kgalagadi
Highlights
Upington, Augrabies Falls National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
bird, nature, Wildlife
Group Tour
7 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a thrilling 7-day South African adventure from Upington to Witsand Nature Reserve, Augrabies Falls, and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Enjoy scenic drives, guided game drives, and birdwatching, spotting springbok, meerkats, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Explore iconic landscapes like white dunes, roaring waterfalls, and the Moonrock, and immerse yourself in Bushmen culture. Relax in comfortable lodges, savor delicious meals, and capture unforgettable photos. This expertly guided tour blends wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and breathtaking scenery for a truly memorable Kalahari journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Upington to Witsand Nature Reserve
- Depart at 08h30 from your hotel in Upington.
- Scenic drive to Witsand Nature Reserve.
- Birdwatching from the specially constructed eye-level hide.
- Afternoon game drive to the white dunes known as the roaring sands.
- Optional climb of the 70 metre dunes for panoramic views.
Overnight in Witsand chalets.
Meals: Light lunch and dinner.
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Day 2 – Witsand Nature Reserve
- Relax around the pool or observe birds and springbok gathering at the waterhole in front of the lodge.
- Enjoy an afternoon walk in the botanical garden or hike among the magnificent Acacia trees.
Overnight in Witsand chalets.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 3 – Witsand to Augrabies Falls
- Enjoy a morning walk and game drive around the reserve.
- Make a final visit to the white dunes before departing for Augrabies.
- Arrive in the afternoon and walk to the impressive Augrabies Falls, plunging 67 metres into a 17 kilometre ravine.
- Visit scenic viewpoints including Ararat, Echo Corner and Moonrock during a game drive.
- Optional Orange River rafting experience.
Overnight in Augrabies chalets.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 4 – Augrabies to Kgalagadi
- Choose between hiking the 5 kilometre Dassie Nature Trail or revisiting Augrabies Falls.
- Depart for Kgalagadi with a cultural visit to a Bushmen community en route.
- Arrive at Twee Rivieren and check into your chalet.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Overnight in Twee Rivieren chalets.
Meals: Breakfast, light lunch and dinner.
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Day 5 – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Depart for Mata Mata in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
- Enjoy lunch at an unfenced picnic site within the park.
- Visit the pioneer museum to learn about early settler life.
- Embark on a game drive to observe diverse birdlife and search for predators including lion, leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena.
Overnight in Mata Mata chalets.
Meals: Breakfast, light lunch and dinner.
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Day 6 – Mata Mata to Nossob
- Wake up one hour before the gates open for an early start.
- Enjoy a southbound game drive through the reserve.
- Travel along the scenic Kamaqua Dune Road towards Nossob.
- Arrive in the late afternoon and check into your chalet.
Overnight in Nossob chalets.
Meals: Breakfast, light lunch and dinner.
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Day 7 – Nossob to Upington
- Wake up one hour before the gates open, pack up and depart southbound.
- Enjoy a final game drive in search of meerkats and big cats.
- Arrive at Twee Rivieren around 12h00.
- Depart for Upington.
- Late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast and light lunch.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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