4-Day Expedition from Johannesburg to Upington
Embark upon a 4-day adventure through the captivating landscapes of South Africa, from the red dunes of the Kalahari to the breathtaking Augrabies Falls. Explore the unique Kalahari desert, visit the historic Erin Farm, and learn about the fascinating Bloodhound Project. Indulge in wine tastings at the Orange River Wine Cellars, unwind with a sundowner cruise, and relax with a rejuvenating spa treatment. Conclude your journey with a memorable visit to Riemvasmaak hot springs and the Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate.
Itinerary:-
Day 1: Johannesburg to Upington
Arrive and pick up from Upington International Airport.
Have breakfast around 09:00 to 10:30. Alternatively, you can go for a wine-tasting experience at Orange River Wine Tasting Centre.
Take the Kalahari red dune route to reach Ashkam. Arrive and enjoy lunch at Diamond T Coffee Shop.
Visit a game-fenced Erin Farm in a Kalahari landscape, which has many professional bushman trackers guides.
Continue your journey to Hakskeenpan, which is a mud and salt pan in the Kalahari desert. You will meet Mr Bott, who will provide valuable insights into the Bloodhound Project and will take you to show a portion of the track prepared by the local communities.
You can indulge in various activities like donkey cart rides, star-gazing, story-telling and dancing before having dinner. Stay at Kalahari tented camp.
Day 2: Upington Tour
Depart for Upington after having breakfast at 08:30.
Go for a wine-tasting tour in Upington with Orange River Wine Cellars.
Check-in at the Protea Hotel Upington/The Oasis (SD1). Have lunch and the rest of the day at leisure.
Depart for a sundowner cruise at Sakkie se Arkie. Have dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Upington Tour
Depart for Augrabies Falls Nature Reserve after checking out from the hotel.
Arrive in the fall and enjoy the beautiful view. Depart for Kalahari Gateway Hotel and have lunch.
Visit Die Pienk Padstal, which is a roadside stall situated in Kakamas, and buy refreshments.
Proceed to have Riemvasmaak hot spring experience, a community-based project started to provide work to the locals. Depart for the African Vineyard guest house. Check-in into the guest house and get a spa treatment before having dinner.
Day 4: Upington to Johannesburg
Depart for Curries Camp Community Experience (optional) after having breakfast.
Go to Bezalel Wine and Brandy Estate for an entertaining tasting experience.
Depart for the Upington International Airport.
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