"10 Day 4x4 Mobile Safari - Kalahari Experience"

Explore the vast desolated expanses of the southern Kalahari in the Northern Cape Province and 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.
Places we will visit include, Ramatlabama, Mabuasehube Trail, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Nossob Trail, Augrabies National Park, Kuruman, and Johannesburg.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 2 Ramatlabama, Botswana
Day 3 Mabuasehube, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana
Day 4 Mosomane, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana
Day 5 Nossob, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana
Day 6 Rooiputs, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana
Day 7 Augrabies, South Africa
Day 8 Augrabies, South Africa
Day 9 Kuruman, South Africa
Day 10 Johannesburg, South Africa


Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa. After arrival and transfer to our overnight destination we will go over the tour itinerary and vehicle familiarization.
(Stay over in Gauteng, Lodge)

Day 2: After an early breakfast we are on our way to Ramatlabama area, passing thru 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.
(Stay over at ‘Ramatlabama’, Camping.)

Day 3: 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.
(Stay over at the ‘Mabuasehube’, Camping.)

Day 4: 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 of 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. At our destination for the day, Mosomane Pan, Gemsbok is often found grazing on the short nutritious grasses growing in the area.
(Stay over at ‘Mosomane’, Camping.)

Day 5: Staying on the Mabuasehube Trail, we carry on over another stretch of Kalahari to Nossob 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. 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.
(Stay over at ‘Nossob’, Camping.)

Day 6: Following breakfast we gear up for the Nossob Eco Trail, a 4x4 adventure you will never forget. This challenging trail, with its thousands of gigantic dunes, and picturesque views, will give you the thrill of real wilderness and real expedition. After yet another exciting day in the mystical Kalahari we will arrive at Rooiputs, our overnight destination
(Stay over at ‘Rooiputs’, Camping.)

Day 7: Today we start travelling towards one of the most spectacular sites in South African Borders, the Augrabies Falls. 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.
(Stay over at ‘Augrabies’, Camping.)

Day 8: 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.
(Stay over at ‘Augrabies’, Camping.)

Day 9: 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.
(Stay over at ‘Kuruman’, Camping.)

Day 10: Our last Expedition day together. We will take the road to Johannesburg where we will say our final goodbyes, but not before passing more fields and visions of beauty.
(Stay over in Gauteng, Lodge)

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Price/Person: 3000.00 EUR
Number of participants
Duration: Hours

Area: South Africa, Botswana, Kalahari
Accomodation is included in this tour: Serviced Tented Camping.

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   german
   english
   french
   italian
   spanish

Special Hints: Includes; 2 x Guide Drivers 2 x Airconditioned 4x4 Vehicles All Meals & Refreshments Entrance/Park Fees

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last update 13.04.06 | 1:23 PM

Guide details

Johan Gerber

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Lathita Expeditions creates African Safaris and Adventure. Destintions include South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique and Indian Ocean Islands. All products are tailor made and exclusively done for each client. Products include Luxury Tours, African Safaris, Vehicle Hire and Accommodation.

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edited at 21.03.06 | 09:11 AM
last update 01.09.08 | 08:17 AM

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