12 Day Adventure Through South Africa's National Parks

Road Trip Highlights

Zuid-Afrika

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12 days

2770 km

Experience the majestic Augrabies Falls.
Participate in a scenic ParkRun in Upington.
Explore the vast landscapes of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Spot wildlife, including cheetahs, in Kgalagadi Park.
Step back in time at the historic Kimberly Big Hole.

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Author Bio

Jenny SmithZuid-Afrika

I have a passion for travel and an adventurous spirit. I am environmental and culturally aware. I want to be a positive influence and I am willing to share my experiences.

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1	Depart from Johannesburg early in the morning. Drive to Upington, taking in the scenic views along the way. Arrive at Gemutlich B&B Guesthouse and stay for 1 night.	789	Gemutlich B&B Guesthouse
Day 2-3	Drive to Augrabies Falls National Park. Spend the day exploring the park, including the magnificent Augrabies Falls. Camp 2 nights under the stars in Augrabies Falls National Park Campsite.	120	Augrabies Falls National Park Campsite
Day 4-5	Drive back to Upington from Augrabies. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Upington, perhaps exploring the local area. Stay 2 nights at Gemutlich B&B Guesthouse.	120	Gemutlich B&B Guesthouse
Day 6-7	Drive from Upington to Nossob in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Check into your campsite and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Next day, explore the Kgalagadi Park to spot wildlife and see the beautiful landscapes of the park. Stay 2 night at Nossob Rest Camp.	399	Nossob Rest Camp
Day 8-10	Drive from Nossob to Twee Rivieren in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Check into your campsite and spend your days relaxing and exploring the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, enjoying the wildlife and the unreal landscapes of the park. Stay 3 nights at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp.	148	Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Day 11	Drive from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Kimberley. Visit The Big Hole, Kimberley and the Kimberley Mine Museum. Camp 1 night at Riverside Country Club Modderrivier.	687	Riverside Country Club Modderrivier
Day 12	Pack up your campsite and drive back to Johannesburg.	507	Johannesburg