As
an official agent of SAN Parks (South Africa National Parks)
we have an extensive knowledge of all parks and services
offered. LB Safaris are therefore able to pre-book all accommodations,
including game drives and other activities or services.
We also include free advice of all services offered.
Should
you be interested to include a visit to the Kgalagadi
into your intended holiday after reading the information
below, please do not hesitate to request
a free and personalized travel advice and price estimate.
As acknowledged incoming tour operator for Southern Africa
LB Safaris will gladly assist you in fine-tuning your
travel wishes!
Where
the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of
gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the
seasons, where imposing camel thorn trees provide shade
for huge black-mane lions and vantage points for leopard
and many raptors... this is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
National Park. An amalgamation of the Kalahari Gemsbok
National Park in South Africa (proclaimed in 1931)and
the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park comprises an area of over 3,6 million hectares –
one of very few conservation areas of this magnitude left
in the world.
Red
sand dunes, sparse vegetation and the dry riverbeds of the
Nossob and Auob show antelope and predator species off to
spectacualr advantage and provide excellent photographic
opportunities. Kgalagadi is also a haven for birders, especially
those interested in birds of prey.
Activities
Guests can participate in the following activities when
available:
Lectures,
slide shows and holiday programs are organized from the
information centre at Twee Rivieren.
Morning, sunset and night drives are available at Twee Rivieren,
Nossob, Mata-Mata and Kalahari Tented Camp; enquiries can
be made at the reception desks. Drives require a minimum
of 4 adults in order to go out.
Please note that, due to availability of staff, drives are
not always available 7 days per week; please enquire at
reception regarding schedules.
Nossob 4x4 Eco Trail - for information and bookings, please
contact the reception desk at Twee Rivieren.
Leeuwdril 4x4 Loop - for information and bookings, please
contact the reception desk at Twee Rivieren. ***Please note:
Due to the closure of the Samevloeing/Kij Kij road because
of roadworks from February to August 2009, the Leeuwdril
4x4 trail will not be available from 6 February 2009 until
further notice.***
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things to seek
Gemsbok – these large striking desert antelope are
the emblem of the park.
Suricate (Meerkat) – these hyperactive little omnivores
have a wonderfully intricate family structure.
Black-maned Kalahari Lions – Physically impressive,
they are the kings of the Kalahari Desert. Article: Lions
of the Kgalagadi by Lara Raubenheimer
Sociable weavers – the busy little birds construct
huge communal nests.
Pygmy falcons – the park is famous for its birds of
prey. This is the smallest falcon in Africa and is often
seen around Sociable Weaver colonies preying on the birds.
