The Kalahari desert is part of the huge sand basin that reaches from the Orange River up to Angola, in the west to Namibia and in the east to Zimbabwe. The sand masses were created by the erosion of soft stone formations. The wind shaped the sand ridges, which are so typical of the landscape in the Kalahari.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1:
Departing from Windhoek, we proceed via Dordabis and Stampriet to Auob Lodge, bordering the famous Kalahari Desert. Lunch en route at Bitterwasser Lodge. During the afternoon enjoy a nature drive on the farm. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Auob Lodge.
Day 2:
After breakfast we head for the Molopo Kalahari Lodge. Our journey will take us via Gochas, Koes and Aroab to Rietfontein, the border control post between Namibia and South Africa, and to the Lodge. As we drive through the red dunes of the Kalahari, look out for the huge sociable weaver nests, which form continuous landmarks along the way. Lunch en route. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast packs at the Molopo Kalahari Lodge.
Day 3:
An early departure will allow for a full day of game viewing in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, where large herds of antelope abound. With a bit of luck we will see the Kalahari lions, significant for their size and black mane. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the designated picnic spots in the park. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Molopo Kalahari Lodge.
Day 4:
Today our destination is the Augrabies Falls National Park. Our route will proceed via Upington, Keimos and Kakamas. We will stop for lunch in Upington, where we will visit the museum and/or the SA Dried Fruit Co-operative. Also on the agenda for today will be wine tasting at the Co-operative Wine Cellars and the almost extinct sight of a waterwheel. In a canal beside the main street of Keimos, the waterwheel still turns today, its metal canisters raising the precious water from one level to another. The first hydro electrical power station to be built in South Africa is found in Kakamas. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Augrabies Falls National Park.
Day 5:
From the suspension bridge view the spectacular Augrabies Falls - a Khoihoi word for "place of great noise". From a height of 56m, this thundering mass of water plummets into a 20m wide ravine, said to be the largest gorge through granite on earth. Today we journey to Springbok, the capital of the Namaqualand. Depending on the summer rainfall, for a few weeks in spring (mid August to September) a colourful carpet of the most beautiful wild flowers will transform this region. Lunch en route. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast In Springbok at Mountain View Guesthouse.
Day 6:
Today we journey via Kamieskroon, Garies, Bitterfontein, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal and Clanwilliam to the quaint fishing town of Lambert's Bay. The Vredendal Co-operative has one of the largest cellars in the country. Tours and tasting are undertaken here. Clanwilliam is the centre of the rooibos tea industry. Lambert's Bay has a picturesque harbour and busy fish-processing factories. Lunch en route.
Day 7:
After breakfast we head for Bird Island. In 1959 the island was joined to the mainland by a breakwater. Bird Island is home to cormorants, jackass penguins and Cape gannets. The island provides an ideal site for bird watching at close range. A boat trip on the Atlantic Ocean follows, where we hope for some interaction with the dolphins. Lunch en route. A perfect end to the day: dinner at the Muisbosskerm Fish Restaurant. An "amphitheatre" on the beach providing a fish feast! Bed & Breakfast at the Lambert's Bay Hotel.
Day 8:
Today our journey takes us along the rugged West Coast, through Vredenburg, Saldanha and Langebaan to our final destination, Cape Town. We will stop for lunch at Spinnakers Restaurant overlooking the lagoon in Langebaan. Our journey ends in beautiful Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, where we will part at the establishment of your choice.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
All prices as reflected are based on the current tariffs and are subject to change without prior notice according to increases and circumstances beyond the company's control.
Services Included: Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms in hotels and rest camps. Full board throughout the tour. English speaking tour guide. Multilanguage is possible.
Not included: Expenses for personal belongings e.g. drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants. Visafees for South Africa.
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