Experience the tranquillity of the Cape hinterland on this unique 4-deserts safari. Visiting the semi-desert area of the Ceres- Karoo, the green Kalahari Desert, the Namib at Fish River Canyon and the Richtersveld desert reserve, this is the ultimate scenic, wildlife and adventure package operating from Cape Town
We visit Augrabies National Park, spend 3 days in the Kaglagadi National Park, Fish River National Park, 4 nights rafting on the Orange River and we end this great trip at the beautiful West Coast town of Elands Bay. The ultimate kalahari tour, encompassing culture, amazing scenary, wildlife and river rafting adventure in 12 days
Minimum 6 Pax- Departs the 15th of every month
Day 1: Ceres/Karoo- Brandvlei
Day 2: Augrabies National Park
Day 3: Kaglagadi National Park: Nossob
Day 4: Kaglagadi National Park: Nossob
Day 5: Kaglagadi National Park: Twee rivieren
Day 6: Fish River Canyon
Day 7: Orange river- River camp
Day 8: Orange river- River camp
Day 9: Orange River- River camp
Day 10: Orange river- Base camp
Day 11: Elands Bay
Day 12: Cape Town
Day 1: We depart Cape Town and drive through the beautiful town of Ceres, named after the Greek goddess of fertility, before we enter the first of our semi-desert area, the Ceres Karoo. We overnight in the sleepy town of Brandvlei
Meals: L, D Acc: Hotel
Distance: 650 km Place: Brandvlei
Day 2: After a hearty hotel breakfast we drive further into Bushmanland, passing Kenhardt, before we reach Keimoes and the mighty Orange (Gariep) river. We have lunch on the banks of SA’s longest river, before we visit Augrabies Falls.
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 225 km Place: Kamkirri
Day 3: Leaving early from Augrabies, we visit the jewel of the Kalahari, Upington, where we re-supply our stocks before we drive to the Kaglagadi National Park. We have our first game drive en route to Nossob camp site!
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 375 km Place: Nossob
Day 4: A full day of game drives! We leave as the sun rises and look for the majestic black-maned Kalahari lion, the vast herds of gemsbok and springbok and the illusive leopard. Also be sure to look out for the many raptors, abundant in this great park. We come back to camp at circa 10h00, have hearty brunch, and relax till about 15h00 before we commence on our second game drive for the day!
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 150 km Place: Nossob
Day 5: Today we make our way towards to south west and Mata-Mata camp, renowned for its giraffe. Be sure to look out for the little creatures that make the Kalahari special, meerkat, cape fox and brown hyena, amongst others. We follow the same plan as yesterday, with our second game drive in the afternoon.
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 150 km Place: Mata-Mata
Day 6: We sadly leave the park and head out at Mata-Mata gate, travelling through the straights of the Kalahari towards the majestic Fish river canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world. We have sundowners and dinner at the edge of the canyon.
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 750 km Place: Hobas
Day 7: A short drive gets us to our base camp on the banks of the mighty Orange at lunch time. Here we pack our rafts and head of on a wonderful 3 nights in this mountainous desert, the only one in South Africa. All equipment needed for this great adventure is taken on the guide boats; you just paddle your own gear and a cooler box with drinks
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 190 km Place: Banks of the Orange
Day 8,9: We explore this magical river eco-system, sleeping under the stars, swimming, hiking and relaxing in the beautiful Richtersveld, proclaimed a world heritage site in 2006.
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 50 km Place: Banks of the Orange
Day 10: After lunch we transit back to base camp where we will have a well deserved shower and an ice cold drink at base camp. Dinner is served in the camp’s restaurant overlooking the mighty Gariep. We savour the adventure we shared over a glass of wine and a fine pizza.
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Tent
Distance: 190 km Place: Oewerbos
Day 11: We start early and make our way south towards the lovely town of Elands Bay, a gem on the west coast. We have dinner in the world renowned Muisbosskerm, where a feast of fresh seafood awaits us. Our last night see us reminiscing about the fauna and flora and scenery we shared over the last 11 days.
Meals: B, L, D Acc: Hotel
Distance: 540 km Place: Elands Bay
Day 12: After a leisurely stroll on the beach, we head south again on the west coast road, having our last lunch at the well known hotel in Paternoster. Be sure to visit the panty bar on the way out! We arrive in Cape Town at circa 16h00 where we will drop you at your hotel.
Included: Transport in land rover safari vehicles, all meals as indicated, all entrance fees into National parks, all hotel and camping, all camping and eating utensils, guides, onboard library,
selected drinks.
Not included: alcoholic beverages, gratuities, items of a personal nature.
Price: ZA14 995.00
Single supplement 1 500.00
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