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SD 08 – Kubu Island Getaway
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kubu island getaway
Introduction
 This
vast sea of sand has, for centuries, captured man's
imagination. Although the Kalahari is largely uninhabited,
it is not a true desert for it is home to a large number
of plant and animal species that have managed to adapt to
its inhospitable conditions.
Safari Venues
Time of Year
Itinerary
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Meet and Greet
A
fully qualified safari guide will meet you at the
Groblersbrug border post between
South Africa
and
Botswana
. "KwaNokeng" an overnight lodge and
campsite, located at the border (Botswana Side) will
be the ideal lodging for the previous night and can
be contacted by e-mail: clinton@botsnet.bw
or telephonically on (09267) 491 5927. Visit their
Website at www.knl.co.za.
Today
we cross the Makgadigadi Pans to
Kubu
Island
where we will spend the night in the community
campsite. Kubu (meaning hippopotamus in Setswana) is
the most famous of all the rock islands in the
Makgadikgadi. Most of the rock islands in this area
are remnants of ancient sand dunes. Kubu island is
different in that it is one of the scatterings of
granite islands.
Kubu
Island
rises no more than 20 meters above the pan and is a
national monument. Its eerily silent fossil beaches,
stunted red baobab trees and mysterious stone walls
leave an impression on every visitor. Most of the
rocks on
Kubu
Island
are stained white by fossilized bird droppings,
bearing testament to the long-forgotten bird
population that once lived on the island.
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Day 2 |
Kubu Island
We
will spend the day exploring
Kubu
Island
and the surrounding Makgadikgadi Pans which consists
mainly of series fossil salt pans. On the pans are
"islands" covered with short, nutritious
grasses. This makes for beautiful scenery and is
unique to the Pans. We will spend the night again in
our mobile campsite on the
Island
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Day 3
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Khama Rhino Sanctuary
We
leave for Khama Rhino Sanctuary close to Serowe
where we will camp for the last night in
Botswana
, under beautiful Manketi trees. For those guests
who would prefer not to camp, the option is
available to stay in one of the chalets, for more
information or to book a chalet email krst@botsnet.bw.
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Day 4
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Homeward bound
This
is the end of our Kalahari Safari experience, we
leave via the Martinsdrift border post back to
South Africa
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Costs
The costs listed below are based on a minimum of 7 vehicles/14 adults.
( All prices are subject to
changes )
| Adults |
R 2 500 per person |
| Children 8-17 yrs |
R 1250 per person |
| Children < 8 yrs |
R 500 per person |
Included
- FGASA & DEAT registered guide
- Level 2 First Aid Personnel
- Fully equipped recovery vehicle
- All park entry fees
- All camping fees
- All vehicle entries
- All meals
Excluded
- 3rd Party insurance
- Road tax
- Personal purchases
- Camping Equipment
- Fuel, Food and Beverages
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is required in order to confirm a booking. The balance is due a minimum of 14 days prior to departure.
Enquiries & Bookings
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