Duration
5-Day
Accra, South Africa
5-Day Kgalagadi Guided Self-Drive Mid Range Tour
Overview
Get away from the busy Kruger National Park. Visit Kgalagadi, where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons. Here, imposing camelthorn trees provide shade for huge black-maned lions and vantage points for leopards and many raptors.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Upington to Upington (Town)
Via Kgalagadi TP
Country & park
South Africa
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives & evening/night game drives
Accommodation
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp - Mid-range rest camp inside Kgalagadi TP
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2-4: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Nov 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
R 78,403 ZAR
R 39,202 ZAR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 10 people.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
South Africa
Start
Upington (Day 1)
Day 1-4
Kgalagadi TP
End
Upington (Town) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses .
Guided self-drive
Drive a vehicle yourself and travel in convoy with your tour guide in another vehicle. Rental vehicle is included.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
12
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & self-drive
Getting around: self-drive
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Clients collect and return their self-drive vehicle at the airport
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-4
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp inside Kgalagadi TP
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2-4: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrive in Upington, meet your guide and drive in convoy to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
You either collect your vehicle when you fly to Upington for the start of your tour or you drive on your own to Upington if you already have a vehicle. You will meet your guide in Upington. We drive in convoy to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As we drive northwards, the Kalahari will start to reveal herself to you. She will welcome you with views of red dunes and salt pans next to the road. The Kalahari Desert is a large, semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa, extending for 900,000 sq. km. It covers much of Botswana, as well as parts of Namibia and South Africa. A 4x4 vehicle is best suited for the road and trail conditions you will experience on this tour. Rest assured, your guide is fully qualified to assist you with any 4x4 challenges that you might encounter. Please note: Refer to our company profile for a summary of the benefits of driving your own vehicle. Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Stay: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Explore the Kgalagadi around the Twee Rivieren Camp
Join an early morning drive on an open game-viewing vehicle. The professional field guide will provide information about the animals, birds, vegetation, etc. during the drive. After the morning drive, we explore the Kgalagadi to the north of the Twee Rivieren Camp. Learn about the Nossob and Auob Rivers and how often they are in flood. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park lies in the large sand-filled basin in the west of the Southern African subcontinent, known as the Kalahari. It covers almost one-third of the area and forms what may be the largest sandveld area in the world. In 1999, Botswana and South Africa signed a historic bilateral agreement whereby both countries undertook to manage their adjacent national parks; the Gemsbok National Park and the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park as a single ecological unit. In 2000, Southern Africa’s first peace park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, was formally launched by presidents Mogae (Botswana) and Mbeki (South Africa). Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Stay: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Drive to the Mata Mata Camp and back
We follow the Auob River to the Mata Mata Camp. This is a slow drive visiting the waterholes along the river, each offering a unique surprise. The Kalahari will reveal more of herself as we drive. Who knows what animals and birds will we see on the dunes next to the river? After stretching our legs at the Mata Mata Camp, we follow the Auob River back to the Twee Rivieren Camp. The Kalahari will certainly amaze us along the way. Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Stay: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Explore the Kgalagadi around the Twee Rivieren Camp
We explore the Kgalagadi to the north of the Twee Rivieren Camp. The Leeudril 4x4 Loop is on the menu for today. This is an interesting 4x4 trail crossing the dunes. Along this trail, you will experience more of the remoteness of the Kalahari. Join a sunset drive on an open game-viewing vehicle. The professional field guide will provide information about the animals, birds, vegetation, etc. during the drive. This is also an opportunity to spot some of the nocturnal animals. Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Stay: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Kgalagadi TP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Continue with the rest of your journey
We say goodbye to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and drive to Upington. The drive today will be on tarred roads. As we drive southwards, say goodbye to the Kalahari as this is your last day in the Kalahari region of South Africa. You hand back your 4x4 vehicle to the rental company, and as our time together draws to a close, we say goodbye to our new friends and head back home. You can continue your journey to your next destination whenever you feel ready to leave. We hope that you will cherish the unforgettable memories you have made during your time with us and that you will have plenty of beautiful photos to share with your loved ones and friends. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Upington (Town) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
Included
Rental vehicle
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Upington
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Upington Airport (UTN - Check price)
Clients collect and return their self-drive vehicle at the airport
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours
5.0 operator rating
19 reviews
Our guided self-drive 4x4 adventures and tours allow you access to remote areas in national parks and reserves across South Africa that many visitors do not frequent. Our tours' main thrills are the surrounding wilderness, the remoteness and the seclusion of travelling through rarely-seen areas. When guided, the tour guide and field guide(s) (when applicable) will provide the necessary interpretation en route and ensure your safety.
Office In
South Africa
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 1997)
Tour Types
Guided self-drive budget & mid-range tours
Destinations
Eswatini, South Africa
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Calm, decisive, leader, real overlander.
The tour is in a beautiful area of the Kruger Park. It will improve, deeper into the rain season. Touring next to the river, is a privilege. I prefer "wild camping" and it is exactly that. Making camp and breaking up again is part of the experience and relaxing. Planning your own menu and food, is part of the challenge. We did not persè saw many animals, but is part of the risk, like going fishing. Next time you may be lucky. I will definitely try another similar tour. We had an excellent tour guide and it makes the experience even more memorable. Thank you, Johan, for a well planned tour, staying close to us and be one of us.
Rip Wyma · South Africa
Bonsai-SA is a competent, experienced and well organised4x4 tour operator.
We joined Johan from Bonsai-SA on a 3 day off-the-beaten track 4x4 wild camping tour in the unspoilt Phalaborwa area of the Kruger National Park, South Africa. The tour was well organised, the group small enough to get personal attention and the Park's supplied guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I can whole-heartedly recommend the adventure. This was our second tour with Bonsai-SA and hope to do more.
Thinus N · South Africa
The guides is very well educated and helpfulz
This was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every minute. It was fun and scary sleeping next to the wild animals
Dimitri Lontos · South Africa
A very nice and knowledgeable gentleman who prepared the tour very well and communicated well
Johann took us on a tour called "Berg to Bush". It was kind of a practical training on how to use the Toyota on very off road -like tracks through wonderful nature with stunning views. We loved to be off the beaten track and not seeing other tourists. It made us feel like we were exploring this area ourselves. Johann is a wonderful host who looks after his "guests" well. He is very punctual and adapted the tour flexibly to our requests. He communicated very well weeks before the tour and during the trip itself as well. He was a knowledgeable instructor on 4 wheel driving off road. The campsite where we were could have used some refurbishing but there is a beautiful log cabin place near a stream which is definitely very nice. We would definitely recommend our trip to friends.
Benedikte · India
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp - Mid-range rest camp inside Kgalagadi TP. Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2-4: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Upington
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
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Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours.
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