9-Day Northern Cape Safari through Kgalagadi, Augrabies and Mokala

• Depart Upington at 8:30 AM and travel to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

• Stop at Norokei Salt Pans to explore the natural salt mine and visit the Khomani San Bushmen to view traditional art.

• Arrive at Twee Rivieren and settle into your chalet.

• Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this vast 38,000 square kilometre wilderness area.

• Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, numerous antelope species, and over 260 bird species, including 20 raptors.

Overnight at Twee Rivieren Chalets.

• Wake up one hour before the gates open and pack up for departure.

• Enjoy a morning game drive towards Mata Mata along the dry Auob Riverbed.

• Search for the famous Kalahari Lion, as well as smaller desert inhabitants such as meerkats.

• Arrive at Mata Mata in the afternoon and check into your chalet.

• Rest briefly before heading out on another game drive to further explore the area.

Overnight at Mata Mata Chalets.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Wake up one hour before the gates open and pack up for departure.

• Travel south toward Kamqua and drive along the dune road to Dikbaardskolk.

• Learn more about the Kalahari Desert and its unique ecology during the scenic drive toward Nossob.

• Enjoy approximately 4 to 5 hours of slow game viewing along the way.

Arrive and overnight at Nossob Chalets.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Enjoy a morning game drive towards Twee Rivieren.

• Travel a further 30 kilometres to Kalahari Trails.

• Participate in optional activities such as a sunset drive, stargazing with a telescope, or a guided morning walk.

Overnight at Kalahari Trails.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Depart early for Augrabies, travelling approximately 360 kilometres.

• Visit the Bezalel Wine and Brandy Farm en route.

• Explore Augrabies Falls National Park and admire the spectacular waterfall.

• Visit scenic viewpoints including Ararat, Moonrock, Echo Corner, and the Black Mountains.

Overnight at Augrabies Chalets.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Begin the day with an early morning hike on the Dassie Nature Trail.

• Travel to Witsand Nature Reserve via Upington and Groblershoop.

• Explore the soft white dunes rising up to 80 metres, surrounded by red Kalahari sand, acacia woodland, and the Langeberg Mountain Range.

• Experience the famous Roaring Sands phenomenon, where the dunes produce a roaring sound under the right moisture conditions.

• Observe diverse birdlife including Namaqua sandgrouse, sociable weaver, and the pygmy falcon.

• Spot wildlife such as gemsbok, springbok, red hartebeest, common duiker, and steenbok.

• Enjoy a short botanical route walk or game drive during the cooler part of the day.

Overnight at Witsand Chalet.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Travel through Griekwastad and Douglas to Mokala National Park, located 80 kilometres south of Kimberley in the Northern Cape.

• Explore South Africa's newest national park, renowned for its conservation of rare and endangered species.

• Observe wildlife including black and white rhino, Cape buffalo, roan and sable antelope, tsesebe, black and blue wildebeest, giraffe, eland, kudu, gemsbok, red hartebeest, Burchell's zebra, waterbuck, and mountain reedbuck.

• Enjoy optional activities such as a sunset drive, bush braai, vulture drive, San rock art drive, or endangered species drive.

Overnight at Mokala Chalet.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Enjoy several game drives within Mokala National Park, exploring its diverse habitats and wildlife.

Meals included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.

• Depart for Kimberley.

• Visit the Anglo-Boer War site to learn about the region's military history.

• Explore the Big Hole and the Mine Museum to discover Kimberley's diamond mining heritage.

• Transfer to the airport or your guesthouse for drop-off.

End of tour.

Meals included: Breakfast and Light Lunch.