Kalahari Desert Tour

Day 1

Johannesburg - International Airport arrival and transfer to Pretoria accommodation for overnight stay.

Day 2

After coffee and rusks there will be an early departure to Molopo Lodge camping site near Upington where we will overnight. Brunch en route and dinner at Lodge.

Day 3

Breakfast at campsite and departure to Tweerivieren border where we enter Botswana and the Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park. Overnight at Mata Mata Campsite. Game viewing for the day. Lunch en route and dinner at the campsite.

Day 4

After coffee and rusks we depart to Nossob and Unions End for a full day of game viewing. The chances of spotting lion, leopard and cheetah are excellent in this wilderness area of the park. Overnight camping at the beautiful Nossop Camp where jackals are your guests come dinner time! Nossop Camp also have a night "lookout point" at the waterside. Brunch en route and dinner at the campsite.

 

Day 5

Early departure after coffee & rusks for Mabuasehube Gate where we will overnight. Full day game viewing with brunch en route and dinner at the campsite.

Day 6

After breakfast we depart to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve which is an approximately 7 hour drive, most of which are tarred roads and is known as the Trans Kalahari Highway. We overnight at Bokamoso Lodge camping site. Packed lunch and dinner at the campsite.

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is the largest Game Reserve in Botswana covering 52 800 square kilometres of wilderness. You will also find some of the most isolated places here, some of the roads you will be the first traveller in months! Large quantities of game gather at Deception Valley in the rainy season with an abundance of predators such as lion, cheetah, brown hienna, jackal and bat eared foxes. Bird life in this region is astounding.

Day 7

After breakfast we depart to the entrance at the Central Kalahari Game Reserve at Matswere Gate. Lunch en route and game viewing for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Deception Valley Camp.

Day 8

After coffee and rusks we depart for early morning game drive and breakfast & lunch en route. Full day game viewing and driving on difficult roads to Xaxa waterhole which is situated in the middle of the Kalahari. Dinner and overnight here.

Day 9

After breakfast we depart to Mahuakalobe Pan in the Khutse Game Reserve on some of the most treatcherous and sandy roads to be found in Botswana. Full day of game viewing and lunch en route.

Apart from huge herds of Gemsbuck and Hartebeest, you will find an abundance of Springbuck, Ostriches, Eland and Impala and many other species are a common sight. The black maned Kalahari Lion, Brown hyena and bat eared Fox are found here. You will be able to watch game from the campsite, as it is situated on the edge of the pan.

Dinner and overnight at campsite.

 

Day 10

After coffee and rusks we depart for early morning game viewing, through the Khutse Game Reserve en route to the Khutse gate, exiting the Caprivi Kalahari Game Reserve. We arrive at Gabarone, capital city of Botswana late afternoon for a most welcome warm bath or shower and the luxury of a good night's rest. Breakfast and lunch en route and dinner & overnight stay at the Lodge.

Day 11

Breakfast and transfer to Johannesburg International Airport.

  • 4 Persons per vehicle (4x4 safari equipped vehicle)
  • -.- Price on application.

Inclusions:

  • Transfers to and from the Johannesburg International Airport.
  • Transport and exclusive use of 4x4 safari equipped vehicle throughout your safari.
  • Experienced English speaking driver/guide.
  • Park entrance fees for the above mentioned parks & reserves.
  • Unlimited game drives as per above itinerary.
  • 3 Meals a day, mineral water and soft drinks.
  • Camping equipment, i.e. roof tent, ground tents, sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, camping chairs and tables
  • Dinner & accommodation in Pretoria Lodge
  • Gabarone Lodge and dinner, as per above itinerary

Exclusions:

  • Accommodation in Lodges or Hotels not included in this itinerary can be arranged at an extra cost.
  • Excursions out of the itinerary mentioned above.
  • International flights and taxes
  • Visa charges for the Southern African Countries you'll be visiting.
  • Travel / medical insurance.
  • Extra costs incurred if changes are made to the itinerary, flights, meals, drinks, activities, unforeseen charges etc.
  • Tips & gratuities

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We can accommodate any change in the itinerary of any tour. Contact us to arrange your safari.
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