Explore the vast desolated expanses of the Southern Kalahari in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa and the Southern districts of Botswana. This barren region with it’s semi-dessert vegetation is protected in one of the worlds biggest Nature Conservation areas; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park measuring more that 3,6 million hectares. Do as the Bushman did, and travel the expanse of this park ranging from sand dunes to the majestic Augrabies Waterfall.
Day-1: Johannesburg
Arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa. After arrival you will be transfered to your overnight destination just outside Johannesburg. You will meet your guide - he will go over the tour itinerary and do vehicle familiarization.
Day-2: Botsalano Game Reserve
Day-2: Botsalano Game Reserve
After an early breakfast we are on our way to Ramatlabama area, passing through the North West province and Mmabatho. Here we will stay for the rest of the day, enjoying the sights and sounds of the wild and just relaxing before heading on further into Botswana.
Day-3&4: Mabuasehube, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Game Reserve
As we leave today, we take the long desert road across the sands of Botswana. The roads are quite challenging in place as it is mostly sand and gravel, making the journey a very exciting experience. After a long days drive we will pass though the gates of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, reaching our destination, Mabuasehube, a vast stretch of clay nestled in between a multitude of red sand dunes. Wildlife is generally abundant in this area. The day will be finished with a cold drink taking in the spectacular play of colour and light against a wall of red dust as the sun sets.
As we leave today, we take the long desert road across the sands of Botswana. The roads are quite challenging in place as it is mostly sand and gravel, making the journey a very exciting experience. After a long days drive we will pass though the gates of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, reaching our destination, Mabuasehube, a vast stretch of clay nestled in between a multitude of red sand dunes. Wildlife is generally abundant in this area. The day will be finished with a cold drink taking in the spectacular play of colour and light against a wall of red dust as the sun sets.
Day-5: Mabuasehube, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Game Reserve
We wake up with another amazing transformation of the area with sunrise when the red sand dunes yet again become a canvas for the sun’s rays. Following breakfast the first half of the Mabuasehube wilderness trail beckons. We set off to experience the Kalahari and all its diverse elements the way it was surely seen thousands of years ago. Challenged by heavy Kalahari thunderstorms, extremely high temperatures at day time and freezing cold at night, this trail is still one of the most exhilarating expeditions to take. With its rich history and untouched beauty this patch of earth has a certain tranquillity that feels almost sacred. Staying on the Mabuasehube Trail, we carry on over another stretch of Kalahari to Mosomane camp, where we will rest before we start our next trail. On this section we will move deeper into more arid, desert like areas, covering the tracks of the San people.
Day-6&7: Nosob, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Game Reserve
We wake up with another amazing transformation of the area with sunrise when the red sand dunes yet again become a canvas for the sun’s rays. Following breakfast the first half of the Mabuasehube wilderness trail beckons. We set off to experience the Kalahari and all its diverse elements the way it was surely seen thousands of years ago. Challenged by heavy Kalahari thunderstorms, extremely high temperatures at day time and freezing cold at night, this trail is still one of the most exhilarating expeditions to take. With its rich history and untouched beauty this patch of earth has a certain tranquillity that feels almost sacred. Staying on the Mabuasehube Trail, we carry on over another stretch of Kalahari to Mosomane camp, where we will rest before we start our next trail. On this section we will move deeper into more arid, desert like areas, covering the tracks of the San people.
Day-6&7: Nosob, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Game Reserve
Driving up and down dunes through an ocean of sand spotted with islets of grass until we enter the picturesque Nossob valley. With enough luck we may spot a couple of Brown Hyenas, Cheetah’s, Leopards or even some of the famous Kalahari, black-maned Lions. After another long days driving we will end the day listening to the sounds of the Kalahari and yet another awesome sunset.
Today we start travelling further south toward South Africa. We will spend our last day in the Transfrontier Reserve at Twee Riviern Campsite.
Day-9: Augrabies National Park
Day-9: Augrabies National Park
We will wake up early for our departure to the Orange River to view the majestic Augrabies Waterfall.. The days drive will be very long, thus we will only reach the falls by the evening or late afternoon. We will go to bed this evening with the thunderous roar of the Augrabies falls to put us to sleep.
Day-10: Augrabies National Park
After a good nights rest and a quick breakfast we will head of on foot to view the Augrabies Falls, and then on for a short hike through the majestic canyon. If luck is on our side we should see numerous baboons and monkeys, a range of bird species, ‘steenbokkies’ and ‘klipspringers’. The evening will be spent around the camp fire recalling our journey through the wild Kalahari.
After a good nights rest and a quick breakfast we will head of on foot to view the Augrabies Falls, and then on for a short hike through the majestic canyon. If luck is on our side we should see numerous baboons and monkeys, a range of bird species, ‘steenbokkies’ and ‘klipspringers’. The evening will be spent around the camp fire recalling our journey through the wild Kalahari.
Day-11: Kuruman, Northern Cape
We will start heading home and on to Kuruman our stopover for the night. In Kuruman we will spend our last evening of camp fire and stories together at the ‘Eye’, the source of the Kuruman River where 20 million litres of crystal clear water gushes out of the dolomite daily.
We will start heading home and on to Kuruman our stopover for the night. In Kuruman we will spend our last evening of camp fire and stories together at the ‘Eye’, the source of the Kuruman River where 20 million litres of crystal clear water gushes out of the dolomite daily.
Day-12: Johannesburg
Our before last Expedition day together. We will take the road to Johannesburg where we be received by a welcoming Country Estate with luxury rooms and bathroom (something will miss after the trip), but not before passing more fields and visions of beauty.
Day-13: Transfer to Airport
Today we will say our last goodbyes at breakfast before you will be transferred to the Airport for your departure.
Day-13: Transfer to Airport
Today we will say our last goodbyes at breakfast before you will be transferred to the Airport for your departure.
