South Africa 14 days

This morning following breakfast, you will depart Cape Town and head up the less tourist travelled coastline of the West Coast to Paternoster, one of the most beautiful towns.

One of the last traditional fishing villages on the West Coast and most certainly the most romantic and peaceful place on this scenic and wonderful coastline.
Paternoster offers many activities such as sea kayaking, whale, dolphin, seal and penguin watching, walks along the sandy beach or among the boulders, artistic expression through pottery and painting, and certainly a town well worth visiting on any trip up the West Coast.

Hoekie B&B, is rated 4 star, in the style of a quaint fisherman’s cottage on the main beach front of Paternoster.
We offer tranquil breakaways from your busy lifestyle. Sit on the porch with a glass of wine and enjoy the view of the most beautifull beach and sunsets or relax next to our pool on a sunny day.
The fire place provide warmth on cold winter evenings with a glass of sherry and a good book. The house is filled with antiques with special care to detail and decor by the owners.

Overnight: Hoekie Guest House
Meals: Breakfast

This morning following breakfast, you will depart Paternoster and drive to Springbok which is an approximately 7 hour drive. Springbok is the best place to stay between Paternoster and Upington which is the gateway to the Kgalagadi.

With magnificent views overlooking the Koppies and Valleys, Daisy Country Lodge is truly an oasis in this semi desert area. Namaqualand is known for its spring flowers, rare succulents, unique indigenous plants, rich history, hospitality, unreal rock formations and the Richtersveld. We are only one hours drive from the Namibian border and nearly half way between Cape Town, RSA and Windhoek, Namibia. With lots to do and see at Daisy, Springbok and the surrounding areas, this is a destination worth visiting over a few days. Bring the kids for a relaxing break in a farm style environment, where you can take walks in the surrounding Koppies, cycle, ride horses or run freely in the valleys.

After a day full of fun and adventure, you can relax at our pool, enjoy a nightcap at the Restaurant or just enjoy the brilliant stars and fresh unpolluted air.

Overnight: Daisy Country Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

This morning following breakfast, you will depart Springbok and continue to Upington. A night in Upington is not totally necessary, but it could be good to break the drive up a bit.

Upington to Twee Rivieren will take about 7 hours and it is then two 7 hour drives in 2 days. The drive from Springbok to Upington is about 4 hours, the drive from Upington to Twee Rivieren is about 3 hours.

Upington is strategically situated for visits to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies Falls National Park and Witsand Nature Reserve. Other interests in Upington is the grave of Scotty Smith, our own Robin Hood, the steam train at the Railway station, the avenue of Palm trees on the Island, Kanon Island, an agriculture centre, sunset cruises on the river, and a wine tasting and buying experience at the Orange River Wine Cellars – the second largest in the world.

The moment you enter Baines House through the big double doors you are greeted by an unexpected sight of an indoor waterfall and fishpond. As the guests book in, fish inquisitively pop up for greetings. Immediately you feel at home.

Even more so, if your hostess shows you all the treasures to make you stay comfortable – the cozy lounge with the big fire place where you can sample our local wines, the verandah and the magical garden. The lounge leads onto an exquisite long verandah with a reed ceiling. Sipping you first cup of coffee on the verandah, you have a view over the lush garden with a black swimming pool and the Orange River valley where the fish eagles circle the skies.

Overnight: Baines House
Meals: Breakfast

This morning following breakfast, you will depart Upington for a 3 hour drive to Twee Rivieren in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a large wildlife preserve and conservation area in southern Africa. The park straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana and comprises two adjoining national parks:
• Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa
• Gemsbok National Park in Botswana

The total area of the park is 38,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi). Approximately three-quarters of the park lies in Botswana and one-quarter in South Africa. Kgalagadi means place of thirst.

The park is located largely within the southern Kalahari Desert. The terrain consists of red sand dunes, sparse vegetation, occasional trees, and the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob Rivers. The rivers are said to flow only about once per century. However, water flows underground and provides life for grass and camelthorn trees growing in the river beds. The rivers may flow briefly after large thunderstorms.
The park has abundant, varied wildlife. It is home to large mammalian predators such as black-maned Kalahari lions, Namibian cheetahs, African leopards, and hyenas. Migratory herds of large herbivores such as blue wildebeest, springbok, eland, and red hartebeest also live and move seasonally within the park, providing sustenance for the predators. More than 200 species of bird can be found in the park, including vultures and raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and secretary birds.
This popular rest camp offers a range of accommodation types to suit a variety of tastes and budgets including family cottages, chalets and camp sites.

Twee Rivieren is the Park’s largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. It is situated on the banks of the Dry Nossob Riverbed. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. Twee Rivieren has a reception, shop, fuel, restaurant, information centre and swimming pool. This is the only camp with 24 hrs electricity and cell phone reception.

Overnight: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Meals: Room only

The camp is situated on the banks of the Auob River on the western boundary of the Park. The camp borders Namibia and is surrounded by thorny Kalahari dune bushveld. Giraffe, typically adapted to these arid conditions are a favourite sight around Mata-Mata. The camp has a reception, swimming pool, shop and fuel facilities. A generator provides electricity for 16.5 hrs per day and there is no telephone or cellphone reception. Mata-Mata is 2,5 hrs drive from Twee Rivieren.

Overnight: Mata Mata Rest Camp
Meals: Room only

Nossob Rest Camp is situated within the dry riverbed of the Nossob. The camp is surrounded by tree savannah and is famous for spectacular predator sightings. The camp has a reception, swimming pool, predator information centre, shop and fuel facilities. A generator provides electricity for 16.5 hrs per day. No phone reception is available at the camp which ad to the tranquillity and peaceful atmosphere at Nossob. Nossob is 3,5 hrs drive from Twee Rivieren.

Overnight: Nossob Rest Camp
Meals: Room only

This morning you will make your way back to Twee Rivieren for your last night so that your drive to Vryburg is not too long the following day.

Overnight: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Meals: Room only

This morning you will depart the Kgalagadi and depart for Vryburg which is a 6 hour drive from Twee Rivieren. Vryburg is just a necessary overnight stop between the Kgalagadi and Johannesburg.
Castello Guest House is situated next to a golf course in a quiet area. You can be assured of an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Overnight: Castello Guest House
Meals: Breakfast

This morning following a final morning breakfast, you will depart Vryburg and continue onto Johannesburg which is about a 4 hour drive from Vryburg.

This affordable Africa holiday reached the end.

All good things come to an end but I am sure you will remember this trip for a long time.