Safari Overview
Located amidst stunning red dunes and expansive sun-kissed plains, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a natural paradise. This arid landscape is home to a plethora of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. You can experience the perfect blend of luxury and untouched wilderness here.
Witness the resilience of camel thorn trees and succulent shrubs, and encounter some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Eland, Springbok, Red Hartebeest and Gemsbok. With excellent visibility across vast terrains, the game-viewing experience is truly exceptional and unlike any traditional safari.
As the sun sets, indulge in stargazing under the clear, unpolluted skies, adding a celestial touch to your safari adventure.
Kgalagadi Safari Highlights:
- Discover the mesmerizing beauty of the arid landscapes of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, spreading across South Africa and Botswana. This untouched wilderness boasts endless red sand dunes, camel thorn trees, and expansive vistas that will leave you spellbound.
- Encounter a wealth of unique wildlife that has adapted to survive in the harsh desert environment. The park is home to an array of fascinating species, including gemsbok, springbok, wildebeest, and red hartebeest.
- Revel in exceptional predator sightings, with a healthy population of big cats, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Delight in an extensive array of birdlife, making Kgalagadi a haven for birdwatchers.
- Experience the magic of the Kgalagadi nightscape. The park’s remote location and minimal light pollution create an ideal setting for stargazing, offering a breathtaking view of the Southern Hemisphere’s celestial wonders.
- Explore the unique quiver tree forest, a botanical wonder characterized by Aloe dichotoma trees. These ancient, distinctive-looking trees dot the landscape, creating a surreal and photogenic setting.
- Marvel at the resilience of the flora adapted to survive in arid conditions. From hardy desert plants to the iconic camel thorn trees, the park’s vegetation is a testament to nature’s ability to thrive in challenging environments.
- The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park provides a remote and unspoiled environment, offering a sense of solitude and immersion in nature that’s rare in more tourist-heavy destinations.
Kgalagadi Safari
Package Pricing- Return Domestic Airfare (JNB-UTN-JNB)
- 4-Star Accommodation at Safari Lodge
- All Meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All Beverages - local beer, house wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and mineral water
- Services of an experienced FGASA qualified guide (own guide per booking)
- All road transfers in a private vehicle during Safari with mobile Wi-Fi
- All admission fees and activities specified in the itinerary
- Local Sales Tax, Tourism and Conservation Levies
Prices are valid for travel until November 30, 2025. Prices are subject to change.
Safari Package Information
- Return Domestic airfare from Johannesburg (JNB) to Upington (UTN)
- 4-Star Accommodation as per the itinerary
- All meals during the safari
- Beverages – Soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, and local beer and house wine
- Services of an experienced FGASA guide (own guide per group)
- All road transfers during the safari in a private vehicle as per the itinerary
- All activity admission fees as specified in the itinerary
- Local Sales Tax, Tourism and Conservation Levies Lodge
- International and additional domestic airfare
- Visas, insurance cover and medical requirements, such as vaccinations and preventatives
- Premium alcoholic beverages such as spirits
- Additional transportation or hire of vehicles
- Additional activities not included in or specified in the itinerary
- Personal items such as snacks, curios, gifts and souvenirs
- Gratuities
From experience we understand that frequent travellers belong to travel or mileage rewards programs and that they prefer to use these miles for their trips. However, we are happy to assist with your airfare bookings and itineraries at no additional cost.
We welcome guests of all ages!
- Children under 2 years will be on a complimentary basis with two sharing adults.
- Children aged 2 to 11 will be charged 50% of the adult rate.
- Children aged 12 and up are considered adults and will be charged the applicable adult rates.
- Single children will be charged the applicable 30% single supplement fee.
- Malaria – most areas in South Africa are low risk and seasonal, however, Kruger National Park is a moderate risk area and therefore preventatives are recommended. Please consult your medical practitioner or nearest travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis medicines. Common prophylactics include Doxicycline, Malanil, Mefliam, Malarone and Primaquine.
- Yellow Fever – a valid international yellow fever certificate is required for travellers over the age of 1 year old that is travelling from a Yellow Fever risk country or having been in transit for 12 hours or more at an airport in a country with a risk of Yellow Fever transmission.
For non-sharing guests, a 30% single supplement fee will be levied for any single adult/child on top of the applicable adult or child rate.
The following activities are not included in the package but can be added to your safari at an additional cost.
- Visit the Augrabies Falls National Park
- Scenic Helicopter Flights
Please let us know in advance of any possible additions to your itinerary as most of the activities require a pre-booking.