On arrival in Upington collect your rental car and head out to your guest house for the night.
We recommend a stop en-route at Bezalel Wine and Brandy Estate for a tasting and relaxed lunch in the beautiful gardens.
African Vineyard is situated on Kanoneiland (an island) amidst the serene waters of the Orange River, and offers a unique experience that combines the pleasures of slow living with the delights of indulging in delicious slow food.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the guest house before proceeding along the Green Kalahari Route.
Spend the day exploring the area and wonderfully talented farmers and food artists. We recommend a stop at the Kalahari Cheese Making Company, on certain days of the week they offer a cheese tasting experience by local speciality cheesemaker Tiaan Visser. Experiences are offered in their kitchen on their farm, menu accompanied by fresh local produce, traditional biscuits, olives from the garden, locally made jams, chutneys, venison, droewors, biltong and local nuts are complimented with Wine or Beer.
On arrival at Khamkirri you will be met by your hosts and settle into your chalet located overlooking the mighty Orange River. Enjoy a gentle nature paddle on the River and take in the sights and sounds of the river, from the Malachite Kingfishers to the Bold Fish Eagles. There are also stand up paddles and fat bike mountain bikes to enjoy on the river and on the property.
This evening you will be treated to a Khamkirri Experience (as per Greg Wallace's experience on the Discovery TV series), this includes a sunset barge river cruise, hosted by Danie and Philippa. You can look forward to a personalised experience tasting local cuisine prepared on the fire next to the magical Orange River.
Today you will be taken on a full day guided experience including the Augrabies Falls and National Park, with lunch included.
Head into the park to view the world-renowned falls and for some spectacular scenery, breathtaking viewpoints and glimpses of the many wildlife species. Stop at one of the viewpoints overlooking the massive gorge at Augrabies.
After a long day, dinner will be served on the deck back at camp, where you can relax and recount your day while enjoying another spectacular sunset over the river.
Today you will enjot a full day Kakamas experience, visiting iconic landmarks, covering the history of the Town and how it was established to its success with export table grapes and farming diversities to date. Local wine estates offering locally produced wines from the green Kalahari as well as locally produced gins and brandies. Experience local craftmanship from precious stones to handmade knives and more. Experience includes lunch & tastings.
An early start to the day, travel to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park. Enjoy a 2 hour game drive through the reserve viewing animals such as lions, gemsbok, springbok and a wide variety of different birds. At the meeting point you will be transferred onto a lodge open-vehicle and will be taken on a drive crossing over 90 red sand dunes to !Xaus Lodge.
After check-in you will have some time to freshen up and relax before dinner.
Set out at day-break with the guides and Bushman trackers to walk through the dunes as you learn all about your natural surroundings. You will be shown how to identify animal spoor, birds, trees and plants, and discuss their medicinal uses. You’ll return to the Lodge in time for a hearty brunch made by the local Mier ladies. The length of the walk, and distance you cover, depends on the fitness and interest of the guests.
In the late afternoon enjoy a sunset pan drive and dune walk to ‘listen’ to the sun set over the Kalahari with an early evening game drive back to the lodge.
After-dinner night drive, with the accompanying sounds of barking geckos, insect shrills, and larger animal calls to break the silence.
A bonus experience today is a half day (3-4 hour) game drive through the dunes and along the Auob River, with a packed breakfast.
This morning take a walk to the recreated cultural village and see the Busman crafters at work. You may join young Bushmen demonstrating their traditional games and purchase traditional crafts hanging from the branches of the tree under which the crafters sit at work. These crafters also sell their goods at the Lodge curio shop.
Mid morning you will embark on the drive back over the dunes to your vehicle for another game drive through the Park and to your accommodation for the night. Enjoy an early evening sand boarding activity before checking in at your accommodation for the night.
Travel back to Upington Airport for your departure flight.
