Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – Nossob 4×4 Eco Trail
6 Days 5 Nights
SAFARI DAY 1
Upington – Kgalagadi -Twee Rivieren (260 km).
We leave Upington at 8H30 from your guesthouse to drive to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Stop en route at the Norokei Salt Pans (natural salt mine) and the Khomani San Bushmen to view their art. Arrival at Twee Rivieren 13h00. We depart on a game drive (speed limit 50km/h) in these 38 000 square km parks until the gates close.
Approximate predator numbers: Lions – 450, Leopards – 150, Cheetah – 200, Spotted hyenas – 370. Bird species are 264, of which 20 raptor species are present. Antelope such as Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Springbok and Wildebeest are well represented. Optional 3-hour sunset- or Night game drive with rangers in an open truck.
Overnight: Twee Rivieren.
Meals: Light Lunch & Dinner.
SAFARI DAY 2
Twee Rivieren – Witgat Camp (95km).
Wake up one hour before gates open. Breakfast, then pack for Game drive in the dry riverbed until Kij Kij where 4×4 trail start. Witgat is close to a waterhole situated in the red dunes.
Overnight: Witgat camping.
Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner.
SAFARI DAY 3
Witgat Camp – Rosyntjiebos camp (60km).
Drive through sand dunes, with various viewpoints, Aardwolf den and sociable weaver nests.
Overnight: Rosyntjiebos camping.
Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner.
SAFARI DAY 4
Rosyntjiebos Camp – Swartbas Camp (50 km).
Early morning departure on the trail, we stop at a Suricate den and investigate Bushmen Historic site.
Overnight: Swartbas camping.
Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner.
SAFARI DAY 5
Game drive Nossob camp Botswana side (100km).
Drive through sand dunes, with various viewpoints, Aardwolf den and sociable weaver nests.
Overnight: Nossob Camping.
Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch & Dinner.
SAFARI DAY 6
Nossob – Upington (400 km).
Wake up one hour before gates open, pack up and depart direction South. Today we learn more of the Kalahari and her secrets. After 4 – 5 hours of game driving we reach Twee Rivieren (12h00) Depart for Upington. Late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse. Tour ends.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Included:
- Guide 4×4 and fuel
- Accommodation
- Camping equipment
- Meals
Meals as per itinerary:
- B = Breakfast – cereals, coffee and tea, fruit juice, eggs, rusks, and fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, and pears).
- L = Light Lunch.
- D = Dinner – Braai broodjies (sandwich on fire with cheese, tomato, and onions) salad, corn, rice, potatoes, vegetables, chicken, sausage, and other meats are available.
EXCLUDED:
- All entrance – and conservation fees.
- Client’s 4×4 and fuel.
- Bottled water.
- Sleeping bags, pillows.
- Conservation fee of R440 per person per day payable Kgalagadi cash or credit card.
- Bottled water / soft – and alcoholic drinks / snacks in between meals (shops available at every camp).
GUESTS NEED:
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Sleeping bag, sun block, hat, closed shoes, torch, insect repellent and personal toiletries.
Please keep luggage to a minimum.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
35% deposit needed for tour confirmation, and balance payable 1 month before departure.
GATE TIMES:
Jan 06H00-19H30
Feb 06H00-19H30
Mar 06H30-19H00
Apr 07H00-18H30
May 07H00-18H00
Jun 07H30-18H00
Jul 07H30-18H00
Aug 07H00-18H30
Sep 06H30-18H30
Oct 06H00-19H00
Nov 05H30-19H30
Dec 05H30-19H30
WE NEED TO KNOW:
Your dietary requirements.
Where to pick you up on day of departure at 08h30.
Any special interest we should know about?
