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An Expedition into the Kalahari - September 2026

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R 52 000
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Overview

An Expedition into the Khalahari - September 2026

Kalahari is derived from the Tswana word Kgala, meaning "the great thirst", or Kgalagadi, meaning "a waterless place"; the Kalahari has vast areas covered by red sand without any permanent surface water.

Beyond the fact of its existence, the Kalahari is relatively little known by the outside world. For centuries the Kalahari desert has remained a place of mystery; remote, apparently in-hospitable and largely unknown. What little has been reported is often inaccurate, out of context or misleading. In many cases, this has served to mask the true fascination of its vastness.

Join us on an a self-drive expedition through the Karoo and into the Kalahari, where every turn leads to a new adventure and breathtaking discovery.

Highlights

Trip highlights

  • Spring Flower Season in the Karoo & Namaqualand
  • Local Karoo & Kalahari Flavours & Hospitality
  • Augrabies Falls National Park
  • Kalahari Starlit night skies and remote tracking with the locals
  • Myths and Legends including the lost city of the Kalahari

Inclusions

What's included

  • Seven nights accommodation
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tours, experiences and activities as per itinerary
  • Services of a professional guide
  • Price per person based on two persons sharing

African Travel Crew Expeditions Across Africa

Embark on one of a kind exploratory expeditions & adventures to remote areas of Africa. All our expeditions subscribe to the following ideals:

Community & Culture

We aim to support properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.

Conservation

We support wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.

Footprint

Where possible we stay at Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.

Start Exploring

Days 1 - 2

Cape Town t0 Karoo

Leaving Cape Town behind we head into the Hantam Karoo which is famous for a spectacular display of flowers in early spring after good winter rain. We spend the day exploring before overnighting in Calvinia.
Karoo People
Over the next few days we head to the edge of the Karoo and into the Karoo and into the Kalahari and Augrabies Falls, a 56-meter freefall into a spectacular 18km gorge.

Days 3 - 4

Augrabies Falls National Park

Hiking Augrabies Falls

Days 5 - 8

into the Thirstland

We travel deep into the Kalahari with our local guides and spend a few days in a remote wilderness area learning and marveling at the big open skies, before heading home via Namaqualand and back to Cape Town.

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