Rating
5 days & 4 nights
Tuesday to Saturday
2 to 8 people
12+
Incl. B&B, food and experiences.
Self-Drive
Reviews
The Northern Cape, South Africa’s largest province is a bio-diverse landscape. Whether you’re looking to visit the ocean, desert, or bush, The Northern Cape has something for everyone. It is home to the renowned Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, one of the world’s largest conservation areas and one of the last truly unspoilt ecosystems on the planet – perfect for the wildlife enthusiast. In addition to these key selling points, the province is where you’ll find Kimberley, "The Diamond Capital of the World". Along with its natural splendor and glittering allure, The Northern Cape also boasts distinct cultural experiences, a colourful history, and is home to the San people, who still practice their ancient ways of life. The only way to appreciate the vast appeal of this expansive province is to visit. This package offers the adventurous backpacker the freedom of the outdoors and the opportunity to experience the best of the Kalahari.
DAY 1: Dive right in
At 09:00 you will depart on arrival from Upington and head for the Kalahari Red Dune Route. You will arrive at your first destination, the Kalahari Guest House at 10:00, where you will have breakfast, tea and coffee, as you take in the views from the dam. After your leisurely breakfast you will leave for Askham at 11:30. Lunch will be served on arrival at Diamond T Coffee Shop at 12:30. At 14:30 you will depart for Witdraai Bush Camp, the perfect location for you to catch a glimpse of the wonder and beauty of the region. You will have the afternoon to get settled and enjoy the tranquility of the camp surroundings. There is also the option of a bird watching experience during this free-time. Dinner will be served at 19:00.
DAY 2: No rest for the Adventurous
Hopefully you had your eight-hours – you’ll need it! You will leave for Molopo Lodge early at 07:00. Breakfast will be served at the lodge at 08:00 after which you will depart for Rooiduine Guest Farm at 09:00. In no time at all, you will arrive at the guest farm and get straight into some dune boarding. You will have worked up quite an appetite when lunch is served at 12:30 at Kgalagadi Lodge. This will be a relaxed lunch. At 14:00 you’ll go on an unforgettable afternoon game drive in Kgalagadi Park, where you will watch the wildlife from close range. At 17:00 you will depart for the Kalahari Nature Reserve and Meerkat Sanctuary. Once you’ve checked in, you will have a bit of time to relax and freshen up before dinner is served at 19:00. At 21:00 you will go on a 2 hour night time game drive before wrapping up an exciting second day.
DAY 3: A cultural journey
Breakfast is served at 08:00 before the sanctuary’s staff guide your interaction with the Meerkats. At 10:30 you will set off for Boesman Rus. At Erin Game Farm you will leave for a game drive within 30 minutes of your arrival. Lunch will follow at 13:00 at Aunt Koera se Kombuis. The next stop on your day excursion is a visit to the area’s famed Living Museum. At 17:00 it’s time to take things easy with some Sundowers and idle talk around a fire. Dinner will be a braai at the Boesman Rus Grass huts at 19:00, before calling it a day.
DAY 4: Wild at Heart
Breakfast will be served at 08:00 and you’ll leave straight afterwards at 09:00. You’ll depart for Loch Maree Guest Farm where you’ll have a wild-life experience like no other. The 5 hour game drive will expose you to the breathtaking natural beauty of the Northern Cape and give you sightings of the area’s enigmatic wild-life. Lunch will be provided on the saltpans during the excursion. At 15:00 you will drive to Inkbospan Guest Farm. You’ll check-in at 15:30 and have some downtime. At 17:00 you’ll set out on a game drive on the farm, and sip on some Sundowners on the dunes. At 19:00 you’ll enjoy a braai at Inkbos Pan.
DAY 5: Homeward bound
The last full day gets underway at 08:00. You will depart for Diamond T Coffee Shop in order to arrive for breakfast at 09:00. These will be the last savoury moments before you head back to Upington.
Witdraai Bush Camp, Boesmansrus Grass Huts, Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve & Inkbospan Guest Farm.
3 star
Room that sleeps to 2 people.
Satellite TV, entertainment area and Bar (limited selection of beverages).
02:00PM
09:00AM
No pets allowed.
Children are welcome.
Guide, tours, accommodation, food and refreshments.
Transfers to and from meeting point and during the tour (unless you select the transport option when booking).
Guests to meet the tour guide at the Upington International Airport.
Depart on arrival from Upington to Kalahari Red Dune Route.
First stop at Kalahari Guest House for breakfast, tea & coffee, on the dam.
Depart for Askham.
Lunch break at Diamond T coffee shop.
Depart for Witdraai Bush Camp.
Check-in to Witdraai Bush Camp.
Dinner at Witdraai Bush Camp.
Depart for Molopo Lodge
Breakfast at Molopo Lodge
Depart for Rooiduine Guest Farm
Dune Boarding at Rooiduine Guest Farm
Lunch at Kgalagadi Lodge
Afternoon Game Drive in Kgalagadi Park
Depart for Kalari Nature Reserve & Meerkat Sanctuary
Check-in at Kalahari Trails & Meerkat Sanctuary
Dinner at Kalahari Trails & Meerkat Sanctuary
Night Drive
Breakfast at Kalahari Trails & Meerkat Sanctuary.
Interact with meerkats and sanctuary staff.
Depart for Boesman Rus.
Game Drive on Erin Game Farm.
Lunch at Aunt Koera se Kombuis.
Living Museum Excursion.
Relax around the fire and have sundowners.
Dinner (braai) at Boesman Rus Grass Huts.
Breakfast at Aunt Koera se Kombuis.
Depart for Loch Maree Guest Farm.
Game Drive and lunch provided on the salt pans.
Depart for Inkbospan.
Check-in and relax at Inkbospan.
Farm drive and sundowners on the dunes.
Dinner (braai) at Inkbos Pan.
Depart for Diamond T coffee shop.
Breakfast at Diamond T coffee shop.
Depart for Upington.