Join our team on a Kalahari Crossing Safari and explore the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The Kalahari is one of the largest conservation regions in the world. This is a semi-desert region with distinctive red sand-dunes. The Park is a cross-border conservation initiative with South Africa and Botswana. It is from South Africa and neighbouring Namibia and Botswana.
Our Kalahari Crossing Safari aims to discover the well-known predators and raptors of the Kalahari. The park consists of two main roads along the dry river beds. The two paths are connected with dune roads from east to west. The watering holes are along these riverbeds. The Nossob River in the south and the Auob river are on top of bedrock with shallow water level boreholes.
Our Kalahari Crossing Safari will focus on game drives along the riverbeds and waterholes. As a result of the hot temperatures in the summer months, the animals save their energy during the day's heat. These months are known for ongoing nocturnal activities, especially during the cooler nights. The dry months are challenging, and the animals tend to focus their territories close to the watering holes.
The Kalahari lions are unique with their black-maned appearance. The Kalahari is home to a large number of predators. The most common predators are lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. There are two species of hyena in the park. The well-known spotted hyena, along with the very nocturnal brown hyena. Along the riverbeds are large Acacia trees. These trees are the perfect habitat for breeding raptors and resting predators. The rainy season brings a well-deserved relief from the semi-desert heat. When the rainy season starts in the Kalahari, you can also see a large gathering of antelope herds.
The best way of viewing animals in the Kalahari is to take it slow and focus on some watering holes.
Day 1: Kgalagadi Lodge (ACC) D
Day 2,3,4 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Camping) B.L.D
Day 5,6,7,8 : Mabuasehube Ghanzi (Camping) B.L.D.
Day 9: Tshabong – Askham – Lodge
Day 10: Upington – Trip ends on arrival B
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
ACC –Accommodation
Lodge Accommodation: 2 Nights
Camping in the wild: 4 Nights
Camping: 3 Nights
Discover the Kalahari with our experience and love for nature and the wild.
A min of 4 people secures a departure.
DURATION: | 10 Days |
DEPARTS FROM: | Kgalagadi Lodge |
RATES INFO: | 50% Minimum Deposit secures a reservation. |
P.P. sharing | 2022 |
Min of 4 people | BWP 35000.00 per person |
Single Supplement | BWP 3000 |
Day 1 |
Upington – Kgalagadi – Kgalagadi LodgeWe will collect our clients from 5:00 pm at Kgalagadi Lodge, a mere 5 km from the entry gate of the Transfrontier Park. We will have our introductions the first night, and dinner is at your own expense this evening. Tonight we will discuss our schedule inside the park. A final chance to charge all cameras and prepare for our Kalahari safari the following days. |
Day 2,3,4 |
Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkWe will seize the day with an early wake-up and a hearty breakfast. Departure times are subject to the seasons, and your guides would have confirmed the times at last nights dinner table. We prefer to have an early rise, to seize the gate entrance times. The park is top-rated, and our accommodation inside the park is subject to availability. As an alternative, we will stay at Kgalagadi Lodge and plan our day trips and picnics inside the Park. We will take our time to explore the many hidden secrets of these red dunes. The Kalahari is well known for its predators and raptors. The many waterholes allow for staking out animals and great photographic opportunities. Camping: Kgalagadi Lodge / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park |
Day 5,6,7,8 |
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – MabuasehubeWe will seize the day with an early wake-up and a hearty breakfast before embarking on our dune crossing journey towards Mabuasehube. Mabuasehube Is the wild side of the transfrontier Kgalagadi. Our trip will be on a two spoor sand track road, with various dunes and sand streets surrounding us. We will be making our bush camp within the Mabua region for the next three nights. There are no fences, and the animals roam freely through the campsites. This base camp will remain near a pan. Accommodation: Camping in Mabuasehube |
Day 9 |
Tsabong / Askham – KalahariWe make our way past Tsabong back towards South Africa and the small town of Askham. Accommodation: Guest House / Lodge |
Day 10 |
UpingtonWe make our way towards the town of Upington. Our safari will end upon arrival in Upington. Would you please make arrangements for accommodation and confirm flight details? Accommodation: Own arrangements |
DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to cancel any activity due to weather or unsafe conditions. An alternative activity will be provided wherever possible.