5-Day Kgalagadi Safari Adventure with Game Drives, Wildlife Viewing and Augrabies Falls
Highlights
Upington, Augrabies Falls National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
nature, safari, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a 5-day Kgalagadi safari adventure from Upington to Nossob and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Kalahari wilderness. Explore Augrabies Falls, enjoy guided game drives and bush walks, and spot wildlife including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, meerkats, and numerous bird species. Stay in comfortable lodges and chalets, experience optional sunset and night drives with Rangers, and discover the secrets of the vast Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Itinerary
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Day 01 – Upington to Augrabies Falls
Depart from your hotel in Upington at 08:30.
Arrive at Augrabies Falls and check into lodges or chalets.
Walk to the falls, the sixth highest in the world.
Take a game drive to visit various viewpoints, including short hikes.
Sightings may include giraffe, baboon, monkeys, klipspringers, and dassies.
Optional activities: Sunset drive in an open truck with Rangers or half-day white water rafting on the Orange River.
Overnight at Augrabies Falls National Park chalets or lodges (air-conditioned and swimming pool).
Meals: Light Lunch and Dinner.
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Day 02 – Augrabies Falls to Twee Rivieren
Wake before sunrise to walk the Dassie Nature Trail (5 km, 3 hours).
Return to lodge, pack, and depart for the Kalahari.
Stop at a Salt Pan and visit the Khomani Bushmen community.
Arrive at Twee Rivieren in the afternoon.
Afternoon game drive in the Twee Rivieren area.
Overnight at Twee Rivieren chalets or lodges.
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.
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Day 03 – Twee Rivieren to Mata Mata
Depart Twee Rivieren after breakfast.
Begin game drive through the 38,000 square km Kgalagadi Park towards Mata Mata (speed limit 50 km/h).
Wildlife may include lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and various antelopes such as Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Springbok, and Wildebeest.
Bird species: 264, including 20 raptor species.
Optional activities: 3-hour sunset or night game drive with Rangers or morning bush walk.
Overnight at Mata Mata chalets or lodges (ceiling fan and swimming pool).
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.
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Day 04 – Game Drive to Nossob
Wake up one hour before gates open.
Breakfast and pack for game drive along the dry riverbed.
Stalk driving in North-East direction for 5 to 6 hours to reach Nossob.
Learn about the secrets of the Kalahari during the drive.
Afternoon arrival, check into lodge, and take a short rest.
Depart on a game drive until gates close.
Special feature: Game hide with spotlight to observe animals drinking.
Optional sunset drive with Rangers after gates close.
Overnight at Nossob chalets or lodges.
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner.
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Day 05 – Nossob to Twee Rivieren to Upington
Wake up one hour before gates open, pack, and depart south.
Search for meerkats, giraffes, and possibly cats during the drive.
After 4 to 5 hours of stalk driving, reach Twee Rivieren around 12:00.
Depart from Twee Rivieren to Upington.
Late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse.
End of tour.
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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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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