Kgalagadi Experience the Remoteness of the Kalahari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Upington, meet your guide and drive in convoy to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
1 stop
1
You either collect your vehicle when you fly to Upington for the start of your tour or you drive on your own to Upington if you already have a vehicle. You will meet your guide in Upington. We drive in convoy to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As we drive northwards, the Kalahari will start to reveal herself to you. She will welcome you with views of red dunes and salt pans next to the road. The Kalahari Desert is a large, semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa, extending for 900,000 sq. km. It covers much of Botswana, as well as parts of Namibia and South Africa. A 4x4 vehicle is best suited for the road and trail conditions you will experience on this tour. Rest assured, your guide is fully qualified to assist you with any 4x4 challenges that you might encounter.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Explore the Kgalagadi around the Twee Rivieren Camp
1 stop
2
Join an early morning drive on an open game-viewing vehicle. The professional field guide will provide information about the animals, birds, vegetation, etc. during the drive. After the morning drive, we explore the Kgalagadi to the north of the Twee Rivieren Camp. Learn about the Nossob and Auob Rivers and how often they are in flood. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park lies in the large sand-filled basin in the west of the Southern African subcontinent, known as the Kalahari. It covers almost one-third of the area and forms what may be the largest sandveld area in the world. In 1999, Botswana and South Africa signed a historic bilateral agreement whereby both countries undertook to manage their adjacent national parks; the Gemsbok National Park and the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park as a single ecological unit. In 2000, Southern Africa’s first peace park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, was formally launched by presidents Mogae (Botswana) and Mbeki (South Africa).
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Drive to the Mata Mata Camp and back
1 stop
3
We follow the Auob River to the Mata Mata Camp. This is a slow drive visiting the waterholes along the river, each offering a unique surprise. The Kalahari will reveal more of herself as we drive. Who knows what animals and birds will we see on the dunes next to the river? After stretching our legs at the Mata Mata Camp, we follow the Auob River back to the Twee Rivieren Camp. The Kalahari will certainly amaze us along the way.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Explore the Kgalagadi around the Twee Rivieren Camp
1 stop
4
We explore the Kgalagadi to the north of the Twee Rivieren Camp. The Leeudril 4x4 Loop is on the menu for today. This is an interesting 4x4 trail crossing the dunes. Along this trail, you will experience more of the remoteness of the Kalahari.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Continue with the rest of your journey
1 stop
5
We say goodbye to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and drive to Upington. The drive today will be on tarred roads. As we drive southwards, say goodbye to the Kalahari as this is your last day in the Kalahari region of South Africa. You hand back your 4x4 vehicle to the rental company, and as our time together draws to a close, we say goodbye to our new friends and head back home. You can continue your journey to your next destination whenever you feel ready to leave. We hope that you will cherish the unforgettable memories you have made during your time with us and that you will have plenty of beautiful photos to share with your loved ones and friends.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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