Your 8 days/7 nights guided, self-drive safari tour through the Greater Karoo promises a fascinating and unique wildlife experience.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Karoo National Park
Karoo National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 2 |
Karoo National Park
Karoo National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 3 |
Khoisan Karoo Conservancy
|
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 4 |
Khoisan Karoo Conservancy
|
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 5 |
Mountain Zebra National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 6 |
Mountain Zebra National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 7 |
Rietfontein Guest farm
|
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 8 |
Cape Town |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
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1Departure
• 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 with tour guide. • 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
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2Greater 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. (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
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3Journey to the Northern Cape
• Travel to the Northern Cape in your own vehicle (3-4 hours). • Check-in comfortable chalets (14:00) • Optional guided afternoon drive in guide’s SUV. • Guided night drive in an open game viewer. (19:00 – 21:00) • Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Either self-catering or traditional homemade cuisine prepared in 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
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4Explore the town of Hanover and relax on traditional South A
• Optional guided morning drive in guide’s SUV followed by time to relax. • Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Either self-catering or traditional homemade cuisine prepared in restaurant. • Guided night drive in an 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
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5Journey to the Eastern Cape and upper valley of the Great Fi
• We depart to the Eastern Cape (3 hours). • Lunch on route at traditional South Africa restaurant. • Check-in comfortable chalets (14:00) • Optional guided afternoon 4x4 route with guide’s SUV or time to relax. • Dinner at restaurant followed by a guided night drive in open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include lion, cheetah, aardwolf, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena.
Main Destination: Mountain Zebra National Park
Accommodation: Mountain Zebra National Park,
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
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6Upper valley of the Great Fish River
• Optional guided morning 4x4 drive with SUV exploring target species lion, mountain zebra, cheetah as well as hoopoe, kingfisher, woodpecker, secretary bird, blue crane, blue korhaan. (07:00-10:00) OR Optional guided morning drive and walk with cheetah. (Additional costs) • Lunch at the restaurant followed by some time to relax. • Optional guided afternoon game drive with SUV OR hike in fenced area exploring birds OR some time to relax. • Dinner at restaurant. • Guided night drive in an open game viewer. (19:00-21:00) • Target species include lion, cheetah, aardwolf, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena.
Main Destination: Mountain Zebra National Park
Accommodation: Mountain Zebra National Park,
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
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7Klein Karoo private nature reserve on route to Cape Town
• Depart to the Klein Karoo (6 hours). • Lunch at traditional South African restaurant. • Check-in comfortable chalets (16:00) • Traditional South African braai /BBQ included. • Guided night drive with 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
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8Return to Cape Town
• Depart for Cape Town (3 hours). • Arrive and conclude the tour.
Main Destination: Cape Town
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Dec 02 2024 to Dec 09 2024 | $2400 | $1200 | $900 | $800 | $ |
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.
No, is not included, but can be arranged for an extra cost
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Nightdrivesafaris
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Offices In :
South Africa -
Size :
2 -
Member Of :
SATSA -
Tour Types :
Guided self drive safaris to the best destinations in South Africa -
Destinations :
South Africa - NightDriveSafaris specialises in organising small group, self-drive, guided tours with the best night drives across South Africa.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Karoo National Park,
Karoo National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 2 |
Karoo National Park,
Karoo National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 3 |
Khoisan Karoo Conservancy,
|
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 4 |
Khoisan Karoo Conservancy,
|
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 5 |
Mountain Zebra National Park,
Mountain Zebra National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 6 |
Mountain Zebra National Park,
Mountain Zebra National Park |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 7 |
Rietfontein Guest farm,
|
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
| 8 |
,
Cape Town |
Meals & Drinks at own expense |
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1Departure
• 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 with tour guide. • 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
-
2Greater 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. (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
-
3Journey to the Northern Cape
• Travel to the Northern Cape in your own vehicle (3-4 hours). • Check-in comfortable chalets (14:00) • Optional guided afternoon drive in guide’s SUV. • Guided night drive in an open game viewer. (19:00 – 21:00) • Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Either self-catering or traditional homemade cuisine prepared in 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
-
4Explore the town of Hanover and relax on traditional South A
• Optional guided morning drive in guide’s SUV followed by time to relax. • Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Either self-catering or traditional homemade cuisine prepared in restaurant. • Guided night drive in an 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
-
5Journey to the Eastern Cape and upper valley of the Great Fi
• We depart to the Eastern Cape (3 hours). • Lunch on route at traditional South Africa restaurant. • Check-in comfortable chalets (14:00) • Optional guided afternoon 4x4 route with guide’s SUV or time to relax. • Dinner at restaurant followed by a guided night drive in open game viewer (19:00-21:00) • Target species include lion, cheetah, aardwolf, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena.
Main Destination: Mountain Zebra National Park
Accommodation: Mountain Zebra National Park, ,
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
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6Upper valley of the Great Fish River
• Optional guided morning 4x4 drive with SUV exploring target species lion, mountain zebra, cheetah as well as hoopoe, kingfisher, woodpecker, secretary bird, blue crane, blue korhaan. (07:00-10:00) OR Optional guided morning drive and walk with cheetah. (Additional costs) • Lunch at the restaurant followed by some time to relax. • Optional guided afternoon game drive with SUV OR hike in fenced area exploring birds OR some time to relax. • Dinner at restaurant. • Guided night drive in an open game viewer. (19:00-21:00) • Target species include lion, cheetah, aardwolf, black-footed cat, caracal, small-spotted genet, nightjar, porcupine, brown hyena.
Main Destination: Mountain Zebra National Park
Accommodation: Mountain Zebra National Park, ,
Meals & Drinks: Meals & Drinks at own expense
-
7Klein Karoo private nature reserve on route to Cape Town
• Depart to the Klein Karoo (6 hours). • Lunch at traditional South African restaurant. • Check-in comfortable chalets (16:00) • Traditional South African braai /BBQ included. • Guided night drive with 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
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8Return to Cape Town
• Depart for Cape Town (3 hours). • Arrive and conclude the tour.
Main Destination: Cape Town
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- 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 56 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
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Dec 02 2024 to Dec 09 2024 | $2400 | $1200 | $900 | $800 | $ |
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.
No, is not included, but can be arranged for an extra cost
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Nightdrivesafaris
-
Offices In :
South Africa -
Size :
2 -
Member Of :
SATSA -
Tour Types :
Guided self drive safaris to the best destinations in South Africa -
Destinations :
South Africa - NightDriveSafaris specialises in organising small group, self-drive, guided tours with the best night drives across South Africa.
