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Africa Safaris / Transfrontier Desert
Safaris / Transfrontier Desert
Safari Itinerary
TRANSFRONTIER DESERT SAFARI ITINERARY
Pure 4x4 adventure. Unexplored, desolate and uncivilized. Two transfrontier
areas of majestic contrast, of mountains and deserts. Of rock and
sand. Of exhilaration and challenge. We endeavour to make this safari
the ultimate offroad adventure, where Land Rovers are blooded, where
they come of age. Extinct habitats, water is gold, shade a luxury.
The moon always shines full, and the sun unrelentless.
DAY 1
We meet at the Outback Africa Safari Lodge
in Cape Town. Thereafter explore the Cape region; visiting the
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point and the penguin colony
near Simon's Town.
Lunch will be spent overlooking the ocean whilst enjoying the
local cuisine. We end the sightseeing-filled day with a visit
to Table Mountain. (Cable car own expense)
Tonight we dine with the Outback Africa Management and
enjoy a safari briefing. B
DAY 2
Paternoster, Columnbine Nature reserve.
A small reserve of vast beauty, of azure waters and stark sands.
We spend the afternoon exploring the tidal pools and the small
fisherman`s village called 'Our Father'. A seafood feast beacons.
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DAY 3
Travel into the true remote wilderness area of the Western
Cape. We Camp tonight in the Cedarberg Mountains. The afternoon
is spent on a short walk to a waterfall, or a swim in one of the
many rock pools or rivers. Today we relax, for tomorrow we walk.
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DAY 4
Today we explore the Cedarberg Mountains . Unique rock formation
hikes, wine farms, trekking opportunities or just simply relaxing
next to a mountain stream. We return to our camp after our excursion,
and have a welcome swim. BLD
DAY 5
Head northwards for the border, and make for our campsite
on the banks of the Orange River. After setting
up camp, we cool off in the river. The rest of the afternoon is
spent at leisure chasing Springboks around the bar. BLD
DAYS 6 - 8
We enter the barren Richtersveld National Park
via the 4x4 Helskloof route and make our way slowly
towards the entry gate at Sendelingsdrift. We spend three days
in this pristine wilderness, searching for unique Euphorbia and
rare desert succulants. The days are hot, the nights cold, but
the experience exhilarating. BLD
DAY 9
The Fish River Canyon. After exiting
the South African side of this transfrontier park, we cross into
Namibia and travel onto the second largest canyon in the world.
After lunch and a siesta next to the pool, we head out towards
the canyon. Sunset is spent enjoying the red sky and listening
to the silence. BLD
DAY 10
Transverse the southern region of Namibi a and travel
the dusty road to one of the best-kept secrets in Africa: the
red sands of the Kalahari. The Kaglagadi Transfrontier
Park is one of the largest protected wilderness areas
in Africa. The search begins. BLD
DAY 11
Rise with the sun and resume our search, often spending
long periods waiting for that special moment at waterholes or
in the dunes. The Kalahari Lion is the largest Lion found in the
world and just to spend a moment with this black maned King of
the Beasts is not only a privilege but also an experience that
you will never forget. The Lion, the Raptors and the desert dwelling
creatures will fascinate all wildlife enthusiasts. The game drive
takes us north on the Nossob River.
BrD
DAY 12
With full jerry cans of water and fuel, we embark on
an expedition into the wilds of the Kalahari. The transfronteir
bush camp in the Matopi region is our goal for
the night. A wild camping night. En route, a hard earned brunch
and siesta period to while away the heat of this unforgiving land.
Late afternoon sees us sifting the red sands, searching for those
who have not been found. BrD
DAY 13
A little jewel, but a precious jewel. After tedious big
sand we finally reach the pearl, encased in its shell of sand.
A pearl called Mabuasehube Game Reserve.
After setting up camp we spend the day searching the
pans and dunes, absorbing this desert. The Kalahari is a life
changing experience, but in the Kalahari Desert , it is only the
patient who is rewarded. BrD
DAY 14
Kuruman is our stop today. Depart early
with pockets full of red sand, and journey southwards across sandy
tracks into the maize farmlands of South Africa.
Spend the late afternoon escaping the heat in the pool.
Tonight we re-enter civilization, and enjoy a restaurant meal.
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DAY 15
First to Upington to restock, and then onto Augrabies
Falls National Park.
After lunch and siesta around the pools, we will head out to search
for Eland, Giraffe, Gemsbok and Klipspringer Antelope. Witness
the spectacular Augrabies Falls, where the mighty Orange River
plunges over the granite gorge on its lonely journey to the Atlantic
Ocean. BL
DAY 16
A mountain of poison. Gifberg. Why poison?
We spend the afternoon searching the answer to this question.
Explore the San caves and mountain pathways, enjoying our last
day of solitude.
The splendour of the Namaqualand Flower Carpet in springtime is
a sight to behold. BLD
DAY 17
The final day. The route takes the Land Rover past fields
of Citrus and over steep mountain ranges towards a table like
mountain. The safari ends upon arrival at the Outback
Africa Safari Lodge in the afternoon.
BL
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