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8 Day Diamond & Desert Exploration - Namibia

Escorted Tour - 3 star accommodation

  • Sandton
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  • Johannesburg
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  • Kimberley
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  • Upington
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  • Augrabies Falls National Park
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  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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  • Kuruman
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  • Johannesburg

Itinerary:

Day 1: Johannesburg / Kimberley
Depart Sandton and proceed to the Vredefort Dome, one of South Africa’s newest World Heritage Sites and where the biggest meteorite, larger in size than London, ever struck the earth. Thereafter we continue to the interesting town of Kimberley made famous by the discovery of diamond deposits. Dinner at the famous Kimberley Club is recommended. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Diamond Lodge or similar

Day 2: Kimberley / Upington [Breakfast] 
Morning tour of the Big Hole, the largest man-made excavation in the world, 240m dug entirely with shovels and picks in search of diamonds. After visiting the museum we continue to Kamfers Dam, which is home to the largest permanent population of lesser flamingos in Southern Africa. We continue to Upington arriving late afternoon. Time permitting, we recommend a sunset cruise on the Orange River. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Upington or similar

Day 3: Augrabies Falls [Breakfast & Lunch]
A day trip to the Augrabies Falls National Park and to the Augrabies Falls, the name meaning the ‘Place of Great Noise’. We recommend the short 5 kilometre Dassies Nature Trail Hike, which takes in Arrow Point, the Potholes and Moon Rock. Enjoy a picnic lunch and game viewing before returning to Upington for overnight. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Upington or similar

Day 4: Upington /Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park [Breakfast & Dinner]
Enjoy a wine tasting at the local farmers Cooperative before we travel to The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, home to a wide variety of wildlife with the gemsbok and Kalahari lions being the main attractions. Accommodation: Kgalagadi - Rest Camp or similar

Day 5: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park [Breakfast & Dinner] 
Enjoy 2 full days in the Park. Take a morning or afternoon drive and just enjoy the tranquillity of the desert especially the night sky. Accommodation: Kgalagadi - Rest Camp or similar

Day 6: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park [Breakfast & Dinner]
Morning and afternoon drive. Recommended is the optional night drive - where on some evenings the desert animals can be abundant in the dark. Accommodation: Kgalagadi - Rest Camp or similar

Day 7: Kgalagadi / Kuruman [Breakfast] 
We depart to the small town of Kuruman. We visit the Moffat Mission, set up by a young married missionary couple who produced the first Tswana language bible. Their daughter married David Livingstone. Accommodation: Oude Werf Lodge or similar

Day 8: Kuruman / Johannesburg [Breakfast]
Depart for Johannesburg via Vryburg, known as the ‘Cattle Country’. After a brief visit, we arrive late afternoon in Johannesburg where you will be dropped off at the airport or overnight hotel.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Transportation Tour in air-conditioned sedan / micro-buses or 18-seater mini-buses.
Professionally Escorted Discover the Free State, Northern Cape and North West province with our professional Tour Guide.

Accommodation Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
Accommodation standard based on 3 star hotels, guest houses and Bed and Breakfasts. Dining Inclusions * 7 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 3 Dinners Plus Hotel porterage included.
Augrabies Falls Conservation Levy included. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Conservation Levy included.

Please Note Dependant on availability in Kgalagadi Rest Camps, accommodation may be self catering and guide and guests will be responsible for catering requirements.

No children under 12 permitted. Thompsons reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard subject to availability.

Extra information

Optional Pre & Post Tours
Our Northern Cape exploration begins in Johannesburg, where a range of exciting pre-departure optional day tours can be offered; from 'real life' Soweto, to one of South Africa's most recent attractions, the Apartheid Museum, which chronicles South Africa's past indiscretions as well as her "Long Walk to Freedom".

Johannesburg is also synonomous with shopping - the 'City of Gold' truly has so much to offer for some 'retail therapy'. Speak to one of our Internet Consultants to put together a great Johannesburg pre-departure package that is jammed with shopping and entertainment... and with our range of accommodation options in Johannesburg, there is something for everyone.

As add-ons to your tour, we highly recommend visiting Cape Town, the top tourist destination in Africa - you will not be dissappointed. We have a fantastic range of hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts to choose from in and around Cape Town, as well as as an exciting day tour 'line-up' that takes in Cape Town and her surrounds. We even have adventure day touring options, should you manage to muster the energy.

From Cape Town, why not hop on board one of our Garden Route guided overland tours, an area most aptly named for it is a Garden of Eden, lush forests, scenic mountain passes, coastal hamlets and some of the best golfing estates in South Africa:

Magnificent Garden Route 4 Day fully escorted tour
- Departing Cape Town and traveling up the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth.

Garden Route Wonderland 4 Day fully escorted tour
- Departing Cape Town and traveling up the Garden Route, circling back on itself to end off again in Cape Town.

Another fantastic add on to your holiday itinerary is Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe or Zambia), argueably 'the' adventure hub of Southern Africa! There is so much to do in 'The Falls' from white water rafting or a 'flight of angels' bird's eye view of 'The Falls', to lion and elephant encounters. Victoria Falls is not only one of the most beautiful sights in this world and well worth a visit just for 'The Falls' itself, but there is so much to entertain you, from sunset river boat cruises on the mighty Zambezi River, to kayaking safaris where close encounters with Africa's wildlife (yes hippo, elephant, crocodile and outstanding bird life) is the main attraction.

Speak to one of our Consultants about your Southern African dream vacation - we'll 'tie it altogether' for you.