Description

KALAHARI BIG CATS & RAPTORS 

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Safari 2027

5–12 February 2027 | 8 Days / 7 Nights

Your Kalahari adventure

Our journey begins in Upington, before travelling through the Kalahari duneveld to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

At Twee Rivieren, we’ll enjoy game drives through the southern section of the park, an area known for lion, leopard, cheetah and meerkat sightings. The illuminated waterhole provides another opportunity to watch wildlife visiting after dark.
We then travel along the Nossob River Valley towards Nossob, renowned for lion activity, brown hyenas and excellent raptor sightings. A visit to Cubitjie Quap Waterhole offers a particularly good opportunity to observe birds of prey.

The final section of the safari takes us towards Mata Mata, an area particularly well known for cheetah, as well as lion, hyena and giraffe. We will also visit the Raptor Interpretation Centre, learning more about the remarkable birds of prey found throughout the Kalahari.

A paradise for big cats and birds of prey

Kgalagadi is particularly renowned for its predators and exceptional birdlife. More than 300 bird species have been recorded in the park, including numerous raptors. Keep your eyes to the skies for species ranging from the tiny pygmy falcon to the magnificent Verreaux’s eagle.

The safari follows the Twee Rivieren, Nossob and Mata Mata areas, giving us the opportunity to experience different landscapes and wildlife habitats within the park.

More than a safari

Along the way, there will be time to appreciate the extraordinary scenery of the Kalahari — its sweeping red dunes, dry riverbeds, open landscapes and hardy wildlife. On our return to Upington, we also have the opportunity to stop near the area where members of the Khomani San community may offer traditional handicrafts for sale.

This is a safari for travellers who enjoy wildlife, photography, birding and wide-open African landscapes, and who want to spend several days immersed in one of Southern Africa’s most distinctive wilderness areas.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Dates: 5–12 February 2027
Destination: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Starting point: Upington
Accommodation: Lodge or camping
Meals: Full board
Transport: Air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide
Scheduled activities: Game drives and activities as listed in the itinerary
Malaria: Malaria-free area

Optional activities, including a sunset drive with a SANParks guide and a wine tasting in Upington, are available at additional cost.

An unforgettable Kalahari adventure awaits — where red dunes, big cats, birds of prey and the silence of the wilderness come together.