Summary

Also known as the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the Kalahari is a magical place full of surprises. Fly into Upington Airport and spend 3 full days inside the Park, completely immersed in the beautiful desert environment. Enjoy spectacular game drives hot on the trail of the famous Kgalagadi black-mane lions and get your cameras ready for the fantastic predator sightings coming your way!
TOUR TYPE
Self-drive or guided
PRICE
From ZAR 4000 per person
FOCUS
Safari
NUMBER OF DESTINATIONS
1
MALARIA RISK
None
Key HIghLIGhTs
  1. See the famous black maned lions of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  2. Experience true wilderness in the Kalahari desert
Itinerary
Here at Tailor Made Safaris, we will happily adjust the itinerary below should you wish to see any changes. Of course it is possible to add some days or take some out. ​Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this tour.
LIGHTBOX EXAMPLE

Want to know the differences between the Standard and Luxury tour? Click here

We offer two versions of this tour; A ‘standard’ and a ‘more luxurious’ version. The standard version you can book as a self-drive tour, or as a fully guided tour. The luxury version is only available as a self-drive tour. The luxury tour is of course more expensive. To help you decide which to choose we have included both options below in the text, and have explained the essential differences in a summary at the bottom of this document. So what's the difference: Most days are basically the same. However, in version A (the default), you will stay in in standard park accommodation on some locations. This accommodation is comfortable, but also not really ‘special’. However, if you prefer the comforts of a higher quality accommodation version B (the more luxurious version) would be the one for you to choose. You will also have more guided game drives in open safari vehicles included in version B. With the standard version (A) you will do some self-drive game drives in your rental car, or in one of Tailor Made Safari’s vehicles. In short: The standard A tour is available as a self-drive or guided tour, version B only as a self-drive tour. Version A has several nights staying in parks accommodation, and some of the game drives during the trip you self-drive on your own in your hire car. Should you opt for a fully guided version A the game drives will be conducted in one of Tailor Made Safaris vehicles with one of our guides.The more luxurious version B stays at more luxury accommodation, and has most excursions and guided game drives included. Also, there are more meals included in version B. Close
  • Version A (Standard)
  • Version B (Luxury)
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Day 1: Upington Airport - Kgalagadi Lodge
Today you will fly into Upington and journey to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the second largest park in South Africa. A magical park where the animals have adapted to survive both the extreme heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. The animal life in the Kahalari is the most diverse of all the parks in the Northern Cape. The park boasts an incredible number of antelope, among them huge herds of springbok. Along with the numerous herbivores the predators also reign, with leopard, cheetah, brown hyena and the famous Kalahari lion all-present. This afternoon you can relax at your lodge just outside the park, or chose to go on a safari through the park. 
Day 2: Kgalagadi Lodge - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Today your adventure takes you into the park with a mix of safaris and relaxation at the rest camp. Continue with your exploration of the park looking out for the many predators and other amazing wildlife species. Back at the camp you will feel completely submerged in the wilderness, enjoy the sounds of the bush at night and be sure to look at the magnificent stars. 
Day 3: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Another fantastic day in this wonderful wilderness. Try some different routes as you game drive through the park. The routes that run along the riverbeds are often the most productive as animals come to seek water and shade. Keep a look out for the many raptors that the Kgalagadi is also renowned for, look out for Chanting goshawks, various species of eagles and secretary birds.
Day 4: Kgalagadi transfrontier park - Kgalagadi Lodge
Today is your last day in the park, so make the most of it! What will you see today? After an early morning  game drive it is time to make your way south to the Twee Rivieren gate. Enjoy the safari on route through the park. Tonight relax at the Kgalagadi Lodge, enjoy one of their award winning meals at the restaurant, and prepare for your journey tomorrow whilst reflecting on your magical sightings from the last few days. 
Day 5: Kgalagadi Lodge - Upington Airport
Today you say goodbye to the Kalahari, leaving the Northern Cape via Upington Airport after 5 days of wonderful experiences and adventures.
Day 1: UPINGTON AIRPORT - KGALAGADI LODGE
Today you will fly into Upington and journey to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the second largest park in South Africa. A magical park where the animals have adapted to survive both the extreme heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. The animal life in the Kahalari is the most diverse of all the parks in the Northern Cape. The park boasts an incredible number of antelope, among them huge herds of springbok. Along with the numerous herbivores the predators also reign, with leopard, cheetah, brown hyena and the famous Kalahari lion all-present. This afternoon you can relax at your lodge just outside the park, or chose to go on a safari through the park. ​
Day 2: KGALAGADI LODGE - Xaus Lodge, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Today your luxury safari adventure really begins! This morning you'll enter Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and enjoy a self-drive safari to the meeting point for your transfer to the luxury Xaus Lodge. This afternoon you can join a guided game drive in an open safari vehicle looking out for the many predators and other amazing wildlife species. Alternately you can join an excursion for sundowner drinks on the sand dunes. Back at the lodge you will feel completely submerged in the desert wilderness and can join a star gazing activity after dinner. There are few places in the world where you will get better views than this!
Day 3: XAUS LODGE, KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK
Join guided activities today to try to find the animals that you haven’t seen yet and explore the park further. Maybe you would like to explore the park at night on a night drive? It will definitely give you many memorable moments with the nocturnal residents of the park, such as the leopard, hyena, bat-eared foxes, porcupines, genets and bush babies. Or maybe you would like to simply relax at the lodge, waiting to see if animals will visit the waterhole, and enjoy the peaceful wilderness. You can also visit a local crafting school and meet the local San people and learn about their lives. So much to chose and the choice is yours! 
Day 4: XAUS LODGE, KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK - Kgalagadi Lodge
Don’t miss out on the morning bush walk to learn more about this wonderful park and the adaptations its residents have to survive here. Maybe you will walk in the footsteps of a Kgalagadi Lion! There are 400 to 500 of these magnificent creatures in the park. The male lions are incredible and a sight that you will never forget.  Compared to other lions in Africa they look much bigger because of their incredible black manes that protect them from overheating. 

You will be transferred back to your vehicle at a time suitable for you. From here you can make your way south to the Twee Riviera gate, enjoying a last self-drive safari on route through the park. Keep a look out for the many raptors that the Kgalagadi is also renowned for, look out for Chanting goshawks, various species of eagles and secretary birds. Tonight relax at the Kgalagadi Lodge, enjoy one of their award winning meals at the restaurant, and prepare for your journey tomorrow whilst reflecting on your magical sightings from the last few days. ​
Day 5: Kgalagadi Lodge - Upington Airport
Today you say goodbye to the Kalahari, leaving the Northern Cape via Upington Airport after 5 days of wonderful experiences and adventures.
Please note: Accommodation can potentially differ from the establishments mentioned in this itinerary (if fully booked). In such cases we will look for suitable and similar accommodation. Any changes will be discussed with you. We can only book accommodation after you have confirmed your booking with us. 

The European ANVR Travel and Booking Terms & Conditions apply to your booking with us. For full details, click here.
Price Overview

Self-drive tour

Price per person:
 
With 2 persons
With 4 persons
With 6 persons
With 8 persons
Version A
from
R 5275
R 4425
R 4350
R 4000
Version B
from
R 14025
R 13175
R 13125
R 12750
For the most recent exchange rate see www.XE.com.
Prices are partly dependent on which type of rental vehicle you choose. For more information about car rentals, click here.
Includes: Car hire, extensive self-drive pack including GPS navigation device & South African cell phone and SIM card, all accommodation, all meals and guided activities as mentioned as included in the quote above/table below, 14% Value Added Tax (VAT).

Excludes: Airfares, travel and cancellation insurances, petrol, road tolls, parking fees, entry fees, meals & activities mentioned under excluded in the table below, snacks and drinks, gratuities for guides and local restaurants.
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​Included in the car rental is the Super Cover insurance with zero liability and unlimited kilometres. Not included are the following fees though, which will be charged to your credit card upon collecting the vehicle: 
  • AVIS contract fee: ZAR 85  (once off)
  • Additional driver fee: ZAR 385
  • Fuel: cost of refuelling if the car is not handed in full
  • One-way fee (if the car is returned to a different location from where it was picked up): Between ZAR 869-1177 depending on distance)
  • If the car is handed in late you will be charged an extra day of rent
These costs cannot be paid by us and therefore will be charged on your credit card by AVIS. AVIS also requires a refundable rental deposit (between ZAR 3500-4000). This sum will be taken off your credit card at the beginning of your trip and if all is well it will be deposited back into your account at the end. For renting a vehicle the driver must be over 18 years old and must have had a valid drivers licence for over a year, which must be valid for at least a year at the start of the rental period, and a valid passport and credit card. Please note that without a credit card, you cannot rent a car! 
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Self-drive tour, Version A
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Self-drive tour, Version B
Fully guided option available on request, please enquire to [email protected].
Destinations​
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