This safari includes a visit to one of South Africa more beautiful and only desert mountain National Park, the Richtersvelt, home of the Nama people. The mountains of the Richtersvelt are truly awe inspiring and the feeling of wilderness and isolation is the primary attraction of the Park for endless botanists, photographers and other lovers of remote places. This is a seldom visited National Park due to its ruggedness and relative inaccessibility.
This safari also includes traveling through the remote areas of Namaqualand, famous for its beautiful spring daisies and flowers, visits to the quaint country drop of Pofadder and follows the Orange river as it winds its way to the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Pella with its lovely old Cathedral along the way. Each night bush camp in remote spots on the banks of the Orange River such as Potjiespram, de Hoop, and Kamgab where you can swim in one of the few rivers in Africa without the company of hippo, crocodile and bilharzia.
All safaris are planned to depart from and return to Johannesburg, but at an added cost, this safari can also commence in Cape Town, Kimberley or Bloemfontein. We specialize in providing mobile safaris in air-conditioned off-road game viewing vehicles led by experienced guides. All camping equipment and facilities together with all food and meals are provided. Each safari camp will typically comprise 2-3 two man tents, fully enclosed and insect proof, comfortable stretchers and sleeping bags. Bush table and chairs, outdoor shower and latrine facilities are also provided.
Whereas the Tour Operator presents this itinerary in good faith, it is in the nature of a safari that for reasons beyond its control, not all aspects of a itinerary may be available at the time the safari takes place. In this instance, the Operator will in our discretion replace certain items, venues or routes with those of a similar or equal nature.
A word about this safari. This safari is run on a semi-participation basis. That is to say a driver guide will accompany you, who will also do the cooking and serve meals. It is expected that clients will erect and take down their own tents and generally lend a hand with camp chores etc.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Dept Johannesburg by off road vehicle, for Augrabies Falls National Park.
Day 2: Explore and site see Augrabies Falls and surrounds.
Day 3: Off road travel through Namaqualand, via town of Pella, through rock strewn watercourses, to bush camp for the night by the Orange River.
Day 4: After breakfast and a leisurely start, amble through Namaqualand bush/desert to camp once again beside the Orange River. This time in a formal camp site complete with hot showers and ablutions.
Day 5: Journey on to Richtersvelt National Park, entering through Helskloof Gate (aptly named) and camp for the night in the first of many bush camps in the wilderness of Richtersvelt.
Days 6-7: Enjoy the rugged and majestic scenery of Richtersvelt as we travel through, over and round mountains to our bush camp site again beside the Orange River. Here we camp for two nights. Next two days at leisure, exploring.
Day 8: Dept Richtersvelt and head via Alexander Bay on the Atlantic coast for the Northern Cape Town of Springbok, where we overnight camp.
Day 9: We return via Poffadder and Uppington to Johannesburg.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transport as indicated above, in special bush vehicles.
- Use of camping equipment, tents etc.
- Food and beverages with three meals per day.
- Camping and entry fees to National Parks.
- Game drives in our own vehicle.
Price Excludes:
- Airfares and transportation to and from start and end points.
- Visas and other governmental levies.
- Sleeping bags, linen and towels.
- Extra and optional activities not specifically included.
- Alcohol and other drinks.
- Gratuities and tips.
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Africa
South Africa
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
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