Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

The word Kalahari derives from the word Makgadigadi, meaning salt pans (salt lakes) in the language spoken by the Kgalagadi people living in the Kgalagadi Region in south-western Botswana. The word Kgalagadi means salt pans too in their language. More than 1 000 pans are scattered throughout the park. The Kalahari is the largest area of sand in the world, covering 2.5 million square kilometres from the Orange River in South Africa in the south to slightly north of the equator. The area referred to as the arid Kalahari covers some 900 000 square kilometres in the south and covers parts of South Africa and Namibia and most of Botswana.

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is situated in the southern part of the arid Kalahari in South Africa and Botswana and is jointly managed by South Africa National Parks (Sanparks) and Botswana Wildlife.

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park covers 37 000 square km, which is one of the largest conservation areas in the world and one of the last truly unspoilt ecosystems and being amongst the best predator parks in Southern Africa.

Endemic game such as gemsbok, springbok, eland, giraffe, blue wildebeest and red hartebeest roam the sparsely vegetated red sand dunes and the dry river valleys of the Nossob and Auob where a variety of acacia species thrive.

The Park is well known for good sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah, spotted – and brown hyena are common residents. Because of an abundance of prey in the form of mice, whistling rats, birds and insects, smaller predators thrive in the park. The park is home to caracal, honey badger, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, cape fox, African wildcat, mongoose and the ever-popular suricate (meerkat).

Kgalagadi is a bird watcher’s paradise with more than 300 species recorded including at least 20 larger raptor species. The world’s heaviest flying bird, the Kori bustard and the stately secretary bird patrol the riverbeds while the noisy northern black korhaan rule in the dunes.

These packages include all bookings – park entry fees, (excl. conservation fees), Leading Leopard Safaris fees, accommodation – campsites, chalets etc… where deemed.

The package exclude vehicle, fuel costs, border – crossing fees, food, beverages, snacks, and personal activities during the tour.

One has to bring their own camping kit, food, drinks, snacks etc.

RATES AND BOOKING

Min x4 vehicles, x8 persons – max x8 vehicles, x16 persons

Camping Sites – Mata Mata, Nossop, Twee Rivieren

The below Packages provide the minimum basic rate for six (6) guests in the camp, whether they are SA or SADC guests.

7 Night – 8 Day Package

Date to be Confirmed

R5 375 (SA, Bots) *p/p/s

R6 310 (SADC) *p/p/s

R8 095 (INT) *p/p/s

SADC Person +R134 p/n – Conservation Fees

International (INT) Person +R389 p/n – Conservation Fees

• Camping – trailer / roof top / ground tent
• Self-catering
• Communal bathroom
• Communal kitchen
• Shop
• Fuel access

ITEMS I BRING

• 2 way radio
• First aid kit & AED
• 4×4 recovery kit – kinetic rope, snatch ropes, straps, shackles.
• Heavy duty air compressor
• High lift jack
• Fire Extinguisher
• Spade

TERMS & CONDITIONS

RATES ARE QUOTED
In South African Rand (ZAR)
Subject to tour & campsite(s) availability
International Persons +30%

RATE CHANGES
All rates quoted are subject to change, without prior notice. However, rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured

RATES INCLUDE
Conservation fees for SA, Bots persons
Leading Leopard Safaris fees
Campsite fees

RATES EXCLUDE
Conservation fees for SADC & International persons
Compulsory international fully comprehensive travel insurance
Fuel costs
Food – meals, snacks etc..
Beverages
Personal activity costs

ACCOMMODATION
Campsite Communal Ablutions & Communal Kitchen

CHILDREN
Regretfully we cannot accept children under the age of 12 years
Children of 12 years and older pay the full rate
Children must be supervised at all times

BOOKING TERMS
Payment & deposits
Please note that 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your tour, with the balance (80%) due 60 days prior to departure.
Should you be travelling less than 60 days from departure date, full prepayment will be required to secure your tour.
We accept all credit cards with the exclusion of Diners Club

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation of a confirmed tour, will result in the loss of the 20% deposit Should a cancellation be received 90 days prior to departure date, a 80% refund will apply
Should a cancellation be received between 59 – 31 days prior to due departure date, a 50% cancellation penalty would be charged
Should a cancellation be received 30-0 days prior to due departure date, 100% cancellation penalty would be charged
Leading Leopard Safaris reserves the right to cancel the tour booking should full payment not be received within 60 days prior to departure or as per the terms stipulated above

Guided Tour 1: 7 Night / 8 Day + Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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