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12 Day Road Trip In Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi 2016: A Lion A Day Keeps A Doctor Awake

12 Day Road Trip In Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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South Africa

4x4

12 days

1300 km
  • Behold the beautiful Kalahari sunset and starry night sky.
  • Witness an adrenaline-inducing cheetah hunt.
  • Encounter the roaming lion prides of the Kalahari.
  • Start and stock up on vital supplies in Upington.
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Alex Strazar Profile Pic Alex StrazarSlovenia FlagSlovenia

For over 25 years, Alex has been a passionate self-driving traveler. Who specializes in travel, exploration, and sharing his experiences with people from all over the world.

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Suggested Vehicles for hire

Toyota Fortuner Automatic Transmission

Toyota Fortuner Automatic Transmission
5 Seats | 5 Doors | 2 Medium Bags | 1 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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MTX Nissan Single Cab 4x4 Trax Camper

MTX Nissan Single Cab 4x4 Trax Camper
2 Seats | 2 Doors | 2 Medium Bags | 1 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol or Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Double Cab 4x4 DCE

Toyota Double Cab 4x4 DCE
5 Seats | 4 Doors | 2 Medium Bags | 2 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-2 Drive from Upington in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for a 2 night stay at Nossob Camp. 400 Nossob Rest Camp
Day 3 Drive to Grootkolk Wilderness Camp for a 1 night stay. 105 Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
Day 4-5 Drive to Gharagab Wilderness Camp for a 2 night stay. 100 Gharagab Wilderness Camp
Day 6 Drive to Bitterpan Wilderness Camp for a 1 night stay. 158 Bitterpan Wilderness Camp
Day 7-8 Drive to Klelikrankie Wilderness Camp for a 2 night stay. 68 Klelikrankie Wilderness Camp
Day 9-11 Drive to Kalahari Tented Camp for a 3 night stay. 83 Kalahari Tented Camp
Day 12 Exit the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and drive to Upington for a 1 night stay. 378 Upington

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