Kgalagadi & Augrabies Falls – Guided Tour (16 – 21 May 2027)
Experience the untamed beauty of South Africa’s Northern Cape on this unforgettable 6-day Kgalagadi & Augrabies Guided Tour. Discover the magnificent red dunes and abundant wildlife of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park before witnessing the breathtaking power of the Augrabies Falls. Enjoy exceptional game viewing, spectacular landscapes, clear star-filled skies, and the warm hospitality of the Kalahari. Travelling in a small group with an experienced Africa Memories Travel host, this relaxed tour is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking an authentic African safari in a malaria-free destination.
Depart: 16 May 2027
Return: 21 May 2027
Description
Africa Memories Travel – Small Group Safari Experience
Experience two of South Africa’s most iconic and contrasting desert landscapes on this exclusive 06-day / 05-night guided safari, designed for mature travellers who enjoy comfort, scenery, and unhurried wildlife encounters.
With a maximum of only 06 guests plus your dedicated tour leader, this is a highly personalised journey through the remote beauty of the Kalahari and the dramatic Nama Karoo.
Tour Highlights
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – one of the world’s largest conservation areas and a true Big Cat paradise
- Augrabies Falls National Park – home to the powerful Orange River waterfall and dramatic desert gorges
- Exceptional sightings of lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, gemsbok, springbok and meerkat
- Over 300 bird species, including raptors, secretary birds, and kori bustards
- Sunset viewpoints, scenic desert drives, and tranquil picnic stops
- Cultural and scenic stops including Upington wine region and Orange River Valley
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Game drives in a predator packed wilderness
- The majestic Kori bustard and over 300 different bird species
- Augrabies Falls National Park – Witness the thunder of the mighty Orange River plunging into its granite gorge
- Awe inspiring landscapes
- Ancient San heritage
- Taste local flavours at the Orange River Wine Cellar
- The beauty of the Kalahari emerging into Spring
- If travelling from Durban (within agreed radius*): Pick up/drop off, to and from your home to King Shaka International Airport for flights to Upington
- From Upington; dedicated air-conditioned 08-seat microbus, luggage trailer & driver/guide* and dedicated Africa Memories Host
- 3 nights accommodation Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – Lodge chalet
- 2 nights accommodation Augrabies Falls National Park – Rest camp chalet
- Respective listed entrance and conservation fees to National & Sanparks
- Activities as per itinerary (game drives are in the tour vehicle, includes waters and soft drinks)
- Meals as per itinerary (Full Board)** - Meals are in restaurants or prepared by the guide & crew – Light breakfasts before early morning game drives followed by a picnic brunch - Basic Teas/Coffees, waters and soft drinks with all meals and on game drives
- All flights to & from Durban (or elsewhere)
- Pre or Post tour accommodation (where applicable)
- Travel & Medical Insurance and Gratuities
- Drinks (alcohol) and Activities not specified
- Laundry, and items of a personal nature
- Increases in prices beyond our control
