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

TOUR 5 - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Safari – Day 1
Upington –Augrabies Falls National Park

We depart in the morning at 7H30 from your guesthouse to the 6th highest waterfall in the world. On the way to Keimoes we stop at a local wine farm to do wine tasting.

At Keimoes we drive up the Tierberg for a panoramic view of the lush Orange River Valley and stop at a dried fruit stall to sample the local products.

On arrival at “Akoerabis” – Place of the big noise- we take a walk to see the Orange River (7th longest in Africa) plunging 67 meters into a 17km long ravine.

After a short rest we depart on a game drive to view the Giraffe, Dassie, Klipspringer, Chacma Baboons, Vervet Monkeys and the prolific bird - life (264 species) found here.

Later afternoon you can join the Night Game Drive (optional) to learn more about the stars of the Southern Hemisphere.

Overnight: Augrabies – Chalets
Meals: At restaurant (not included)

Safari – Day 2
Augrabies – Molopo Lodge / Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve

We start early to do the “Dassie Nature Trail” through the incredible rock formations and water streams. Optional River Rafting (half day)

After this we visit the Ravine, with the fascinating viewpoints like Ararat, Echo corner and we’ll take a walk up the “Moon Rock”

We depart to Molopo Lodge or Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve (depending on availability). On the way we stop en route at the Norokei Salt Pans ( natural salt mine) and we pay a visit to the Khomani san Bushmen to view their art.

Overnight: Kalahari Trails or Molopo Lodge
Meals: B, D
Lunch at Molopo Lodge (not included)

Safari – Day 3
Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve / Molopo Lodge – Mata Mata

At Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve you can go on a night- or day game walk in the open Kalahari with Prof. Anne Rasa, a local inhabitant that has lived for many years in the harsh Kalahari Desert.
She will share with us her incredible knowledge of the Kalahari - the fascinating animals, plants and insects that live here.

After the morning walk we depart to Mata Mata in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Lunch will be enjoyed at an unfenced picnic spot. A museum that shows us how the pioneers of the old days lived is well worth a visit.
We than depart on a game drive in this 38000 square park. Approximate predator numbers: Lions- 450, Leopards – 150, Cheetah – 200, Spotted hyena – 370.

Bird Species are 264, of which 20-raptor species present. Antelopes such as Gemsbok, Hartebees, Springbok and Wildebeest are well represented.

At Mata Mata there is a waterhole which you can visit and watch the animals come to drink. By walking around in this small camp we will meet the locals: ground squirrels, mongooses, jackals, as well as birds like the crimson breasted shrikes, hornbills, weavers and fork-tailed drongo’s. We might be lucky and see the local pride of lions or hyenas coming to visit the waterhole just a few meters away…

Overnight: Mata Mata – Chalets

Meals: B, L, D

Safari - Day 4
Mata Mata

We get up early in the morning, have some breakfast, and go on a game ride to see what the wild life bring for us today.

You can see in the sand roads of the Kalahari by looking at the animal tracks what happened during the night.

The animals are active early in the morning and late afternoon.

Meals: B, L, D

Safari - Day 5
Mata Mata – Upington

We depart early morning back along the Auob river on a game drive towards Twee Rivieren. The Kamqua Dune Road leads us through 3 countries in one hour. The most beautiful red Kalahari dunes can be found here. We explore the wonders of the Kalahari until 12h00, before we take the scenic road back to Upington.

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Departs From: Upington
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Departure Dates: Daily (Subject to Availability)
Routing: Upington – Augrabies Falls National Park - Augrabies – Molopo Lodge / Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve - Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve / Molopo Lodge - Mata Mata – Upington
Includes: • Air-conditioned transport and THETA accredited driver / guide (Northern Cape / Kgalagadi Park) • All entrance – and conservation fees. • Accommodation in chalets. • Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) • Guidebook – specializing in Kgalagadi Fauna and Flora
Excludes: • Bottled water, • Soft and alcoholic drinks
Optional activities like Night Game Drives and morning walks with game rangers.
Price Per Person (1/12/07-30/11/08): ZAR 7600.00
Please Note: Any other combination of tailormade tours can be done to suit your wishes, timetable and budget.
GUESTS NEED:
• Binoculars, • Sun block, • Hat, • Closed shoes for the evenings, • Swimming clothes, • Insect repellent, • Torch, • Towel and toiletries.
Tour Code: Tour 5
Tour Operated By: Kalahari Safaris
Note: PLEASE NOTE: Activities & Terms and Conditions
Rates: Camping in Tents: ZAR 7600.00 Lodges / Chalets: ZAR 9000.00
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