Type: Kalahari Safaris
Agent: Central Reservations +27 (0) 21 433 0142

5 DAYS

Safari – Day 1

Upington – Augrabies Falls (130km)

Depart 8H30 from your hotel in Upington. At Augrabies we move into our lodges and take a walk to this 6 th highest falls in the world. After a rest we depart on a game drive to visit the various viewpoints, where we get out of the car and do several short hikes. Sightings of giraffe, baboon, monkey, klipspringers and dassies are common. Optional sunset drive with Rangers in open truck and/or half day White Water Orange River Rafting.

Overnight: Augrabies Falls National Park chalets/lodges (air-conditioned and swimming pool)
Meals: L + D

Safari – Day 2

Augrabies – Twee Rivieren (390km)

Wake before sunrise to walk the Dassie Nature Trail through a beautiful part of the Park (5 km – 3 hours) After your hike we pack and depart for the Kalahari. Along the way we stop at a Salt Pan and visit the Khomani Bushmen. Afternoon arrival at Twee Rivieren. Afternoon game drive in the Twee Rivieren area.

Overnight: Twee Rivieren chalets/lodges.
Meals: B + L + D

Safari – Day 3

Twee Rivieren – Mata Mata (190km)

After breakfast we depart for Twee Rivieren and after a short stop we start our game drive (speed limit 50km/h) in this 38 000 square km park towards Mata Mata. Approximate predator numbers: Lions – 450, Leopards – 150, Cheetah – 200, Spotted hyenas – 370. Bird species are 264, of which 20 raptor species are present. Antelopes such as Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Springbok and Wildebeest are well represented. Optional 3 hour Sunset- or Night game drive with rangers in an open truck or morning bush walk.

Overnight: Mata Mata chalets/lodges. (ceiling fan and swimming pool)
Meals: B + L + D

SAFARI DAY 4

Game drive to Nossob (150km) on the Botswana side of Kgalagadi.

Afternoon arrival at Nossob. Optional night drive or you can sit at the waterhole to see which animals came to drink.

Overnight: Nossob chalets/lodges
Meals: B + L + D

Safari – Day 5

Nossob– Twee Rivieren – Upington (405km)

Wake up one hour before gates open, pack up and depart direction South. Today we search for the Meerkat and Giraffe, and we might meet the Cats. After 4 – 5 hours of stalk driving we reach Twee Rivieren (12h00) Depart for Upington. Late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse. Tour ends.

Meals: B + l 

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Departs From: Upington
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Ends: Upington
Routing: Upington - Augrabies Falls - Kalahari Game Reserve - Twee Rivieren - Mata Mata - Twee Rivieren - Upington
Includes: Air conditioned transport and THETA accredited driver / guide (Northern Cape Province and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park)
Accommodation in chalets/lodges
Meals as per itinerary:
B = Breakfast – cereals, coffee and tea, fruit juice, eggs, rusks and fruit(apples, oranges, bananas and pears)
L = Lunch – Sandwich with tomato, cheese, cold meats, fruit and fruit juice, coffee or tea
D=Dinner – Braai broodjies(sandwich on fire with cheese, tomato and onions) salad, corn, rice, potatoes, vegetables, chicken, sausage and other meats are available

Excludes: Conservation fees of R160 per person per night Kgalagadi, R75 per person per night Augrabies, payable cash or credit card at Kgalagadi

Price Per Person Sharing (1/11/10-31/12/11): ZAR9480

Please Note: GUESTS NEED: Binoculars, sun block, hat,closed shoes for the evenings, insect repellent, torch and toiletries.
IMPORTANT: Animals are active early morning and late afternoon when temperatures are lower.
Please keep luggage to a minimum (towels, linen and cutlery are supplied)

Tour Code: Tour 7
Tour Operated By: Kalahari Safaris
Luggage Requirements: Guests are requested to take the minimum luggage for the number of days on tour - one suitcase not weighing more than 10 kilograms and one handbag, as well as photographic equipment. Any excess luggage can be safely stored free of charge.
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