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Tour Features
Your 9 days/8 nights guided, self-drive safari tour through the Greater Karoo and Northern Cape promises a fascinating and unique wildlife experience.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. Maximum 4 people. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Normal 4x4, Self-drive. |
Route & Activities
South Africa
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-2 | Karoo National Park No images available | Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 3 | Mokala National park No images available | Meals included as per itinerary |
| 4-5 | Mokala National Park No images available | Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 6-7 | Khoisan karoo Conservancy No images available | Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 8 | Rietfontein Guest farm No images available | Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 9 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Meals & Drinks at own expense |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Departure• The tour guide will meet you at either Cape Town International Airport or your hotel in Cape Town (08:00) • A brief meeting with basic instructions and providing you with a 2-way radio setup for communication • Self-drive in your own vehicle to the first destination in the Karoo (5 hours) • Stop at a traditional Karoo farmstall on route for lunch • Check-in comfortable chalets (14:00) • Optional guided afternoon drive in tour guide’s SUV (16:00-18:00) • Dinner at the restaurant followed by a guided night drive in an open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include African wildcat, caracal, aardwolf, brown hyena, porcupine, lion, and bat-eared fox
Main Destination: Karoo National Park
Accommodation: Karoo National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 2 - Greater Karoo and 4x4 route• Guided morning SUV 4x4 drive exploring diurnal species such as lion, eland, kudu as well as a variety of birds, secretary bird, verreaux’s eagle and karoo korhaan (07:00-10:00) • Lunch at the restaurant followed by time to relax • Optional guided afternoon drive in tour guide’s SUV 4x4 (16:00-18:00) • Dinner at the restaurant followed by a guided night drive in an open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include African wildcat, caracal, aardwolf, brown hyena, porcupine, lion, and bat-eared fox
Main Destination: Karoo National Park
Accommodation: Karoo National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 3 - Explore the Northern Cape• We depart to the Northern Cape (approximately 5-hour drive) • Lunch at a traditional South African restaurant • Check-in comfortable chalets (16:00) • Self-catering dinner • Guided night drive in an open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include aardvark, aardwolf, African-wildcat, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena
Main Destination: Mokala National Park
Accommodation: Mokala National park
Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary
- Day 4 - Explore the Northern Cape• Guided morning SUV drive exploring diurnal species such as tsessebe, sable antelope, roan antelope, kudu as well as a variety of birds hoopoe, kingfisher, woodpecker, secretary bird, blue crane, blue korhaan (07:00-10:00) • Visit to the bird hide and a famous dam including a variety of birds • Lunch at a traditional South African restaurant • Optional guided afternoon drive in SUV (16:00-18:00) or time to relax • Guided night drive in an open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include aardvark, aardwolf, African-wildcat, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena
Main Destination: Mokala National Park
Accommodation: Mokala National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 5 - Explore the Northern Cape• Guided morning SUV drive exploring species such as tsessebe, sable antelope, roan antelope, kudu as well as a variety of birds hoopoe, kingfisher, woodpecker, secretary bird, blue crane, blue korhaan (07:00-10:00) • Visit to the bird hide with a variety of birds • Lunch at a traditional South African restaurant OR self-catering • Optional guided afternoon drive in luxury SUV (16:00-18:00) • Guided night drive in an open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include aardvark, aardwolf, African-wildcat, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena
Main Destination: Mokala National Park
Accommodation: Mokala National Park
Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary
- Day 6 - We depart to our second destination in the Northern Cape• Travel to the second destination in your own vehicle (3-4 hours) • Check-in comfortable Chalets (14:00) • Optional guided afternoon drive in the tour guide’s SUV • Guided night drive in open game viewer (19:00 – 21:00) • Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Either self-catering or traditional homemade cuisine prepared in the restaurant • Target species include aardwolf, aardvark, bat-eared fox, striped polecat, black-footed cat, barn owl, South African hedgehog, and spotted eagle owl
Accommodation: Khoisan karoo Conservancy
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 7 - Explore the town of Hanover and relax on traditional South A• Optional guided morning drive in the tour guide’s SUV followed by time to relax • Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Either self-catering or traditional homemade cuisine prepared in the restaurant • Guided night drive in open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include aardwolf, aardvark, bat-eared fox, striped polecat, black-footed cat, barn owl, South African hedgehog, and spotted eagle owl
Accommodation: Khoisan karoo Conservancy
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 8 - Klein Karoo private nature reserve on route to Cape Town• Depart to the Klein Karoo (6 hours) • Lunch at a traditional South African restaurant • Check-in comfortable Chalets (16:00) • Traditional South African braai /BBQ included • Guided night drive with tour guide’s SUV (19:00-21:00) • Target species include giraffe, small-spotted genet, African wildcat, caracal, scrub hare, common duiker, spotted eagle owl and the elusive Cape leopard
Accommodation: Rietfontein Guest farm
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
- Day 9 - Return to Cape Town• Depart for Cape Town (3 hours) • Arrive and conclude the tour
Main Destination: Cape Town
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
The southern African air transport hub is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The majority of subsequent travel is by car. Some people choose self-drive because of South Africa's excellent roads and facilities. In most cases, your local tour operator will arrange airport pickup and additional transportation as part of your tour package.
Other international airports are located in Cape Town and Durban, but there are few direct flights from Europe or America to either destination.
This tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Cape Town, South Africa
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors must have a passport that is valid for at least six months.
- All foreign visitors must have a return or onward ticket.
- Most citizens do not require a visa and will be issued a 90-day entry permit upon arrival.
- Additional documents may be required if you are travelling with minors who are accompanied by only one or no biological parents. For more information, contact your local embassy or visit the official website.
Getting There
The southern African air transport hub is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The majority of subsequent travel is by car. Some people choose self-drive because of South Africa's excellent roads and facilities. In most cases, your local tour operator will arrange airport pickup and additional transportation as part of your tour package.
Other international airports are located in Cape Town and Durban, but there are few direct flights from Europe or America to either destination.
This tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Cape Town, South Africa
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors must have a passport that is valid for at least six months.
- All foreign visitors must have a return or onward ticket.
- Most citizens do not require a visa and will be issued a 90-day entry permit upon arrival.
- Additional documents may be required if you are travelling with minors who are accompanied by only one or no biological parents. For more information, contact your local embassy or visit the official website.
Offered By
Nightdrivesafaris
South Africa
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