Lions of the Kalahari

This trip begins in Pretoria, South Africa, travels north of Pretoria through southern parts of Botswana and back to Pretoria. 

Should you wish to explore Johannesburg area and arrive a few days earlier, Firefly African Safari’s personnel can assist you with booking your accommodation. However, costs due to earlier arrival will be for your own account.

What we got planned

Day 1: After Firefly African Safari’s picked you up at Airport or hotel we leave Pretoria to Pilanesberg Nature reserve.

Depart late morning on a 120 km drive.

Game drive in the park with the big 5 to view.

Accommodation: Well equipped campsite and good ablution.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner.

 

Day 2:Pilanesberg to Mabuasehube in the Kghalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Depart early morning on a 650 km drive.

At the end of a long day we enjoy our unfenced campsite with the night sounds.

Accommodation: Campsite with minimal facilities. Big Six Safaris provide hot water and toilets.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Day 3: Stay the day in Mabuasehube.

Game drives or relax and enjoy nature and the animals around campsite.

Accommodation: Campsite with minimal facilities. Firefly African Safari’s provide hot water and toilets.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Day 4: Mabuasehube campsite to Nossob in South Africa via a 4×4 wilderness route.

Depart early morning on a 180 km drive.

Game drives along the Nossob River or relax in camp after a long drive through the sand dunes of the Kalahari.

Accommodation: Well equipped campsite and good ablution.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Day 5: Nossob to Mabuasehube via Matopi pans on a 4×4 wilderness route.

Depart early morning on a 180 km drive.

Game drives or relax and enjoy nature and the animals around campsite.

Accommodation: Campsite with minimal facilities. Firefly African Safari’s provide hot water and toilets.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Day 6: Mabuasehube to Bray/Werda.

Depart early morning on a 160 km drive.

Accommodation: Well equipped campsite and good ablution.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

Day 7: Bray to Pretoria.

Depart early morning on a 550 km drive.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

Drop off at hotel or airport by Firefly African Safari’s personnel.

Please note:

This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road and weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.