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Description
Explore the northern cape of Upington with the sprawling red-sand Kalahari desert, which shimmers with grasses, spring and wildflowers when kissed by the rain. Participate in the community-based programs over here before you retire to the place serving chilled beer.
Highlights
- See a game-fenced Erin Farm in a Kalahari landscape
- Indulge in donkey cart rides, star-gazing, story-telling with the locals
- Go for a wine-tasting tour in Upington with Orange River Wine Cellars
- Visit Die Pienk Padstal, Augrabies Falls, Curries Camp
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Day 1: Johannesburg to Upington expand_more
- Arrive and pick up from Upington International Airport.
- Have breakfast around 09:00 to 10:30. Alternatively, you can go for a wine-tasting experience at Orange River Wine Tasting Centre.
- Take the Kalahari red dune route to reach Ashkam. Arrive and enjoy lunch at Diamond T Coffee Shop.
- Visit a game-fenced Erin Farm in a Kalahari landscape, which has many professional bushman trackers guides.
- Continue your journey to Hakskeenpan, which is a mud and salt pan in the Kalahari desert. You will meet Mr Bott, who will provide valuable insights into the Bloodhound Project and will take you to show a portion of the track prepared by the local communities.
- You can indulge in various activities like donkey cart rides, star-gazing, story-telling and dancing before having dinner. Stay at Kalahari tented camp.
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Day 2: Upington Tour expand_more
- Depart for Upington after having breakfast at 08:30.
- Go for a wine-tasting tour in Upington with Orange River Wine Cellars.
- Check-in at the Protea Hotel Upington/The Oasis (SD1). Have lunch and the rest of the day at leisure.
- Depart for a sundowner cruise at Sakkie se Arkie. Have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 3: Upington Tour expand_more
- Depart for Augrabies Falls Nature Reserve after checking out from the hotel.
- Arrive in the fall and enjoy the beautiful view. Depart for Kalahari Gateway Hotel and have lunch.
- Visit Die Pienk Padstal, which is a roadside stall situated in Kakamas, and buy refreshments.
- Proceed to have Riemvasmaak hot spring experience, a community-based project started to provide work to the locals. Depart for the African Vineyard guest house. Check-in into the guest house and get a spa treatment before having dinner.
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Day 4: Upington to Johannesburg expand_more
- Depart for Curries Camp Community Experience (optional) after having breakfast.
- Go to Bezalel Wine and Brandy Estate for an entertaining tasting experience.
- Depart for the Upington International Airport.
What's Included
- A minimum of 1-2 star accommodation twin sharing (4-5 star may require an additional premium)
- Tour Transportation
- English-speaking South African tourist guide
- Entrance fees
- Surcharge
- Cultural experiences
- Desert land experience
What's Excluded
- Laundry
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Spa
- Alcohol
What to bring
- Medication(s)
- Backpacks
- Binoculars
- Cameras
- Reading books
- Comfortable walking shoes & Camouflaged clothes for outdoor activities
- Daypack and water bottles
- Insect repellent
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses & Hats etc
Know before you go
- Ask Clarification
- Be Punctual
- Book Well In Advance
Meeting Point
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Cancellation Policy
No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 10 | EUR 2500 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 2769 / person