Reviews of safaris to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
59 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Kgalagadi.
"self-drive trip through Namibia and Kgalagadi"
This year was our 9th fly-drive visit to Namibia and 2nd to the Kgalagadi. We still believe there is no better place to see wildlife than Namibia closely followed by Botswana. If there is an increase in retirement pensions in April we'll be booking another trip!!
Thank you Expert Africa. You're the best tour operator we've found - scrupulously thorough and helpful.
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How can you improve on perfection?" Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
"A magical, almost spiritual experience"
We found ourselves appreciating the smaller, less significant animals more than we would normally; for instance the mongooses, squirrels and even mice. Finding meerkats is definitely not 'simples'! But we succeeded. Bird life was surprisingly profuse, with a good variety of raptors.
The park infrastructure was excellent. The tracks were sandy, well maintained and the main ones easily negotiable by 2wd, right up to Union End. Petrol is available at Mata Mata and Nossob, but beware that the shops here were not well stocked compared with Twee Rivieren.
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Difficult to see how the Expert Africa team could have done a better job! Excellent as always............" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip
"overall"
There were some good things; the Xlaus camp, the drive from Upington to Augrabies. le Must guest house. Some poor things; Augrabies Rest camp and the size of the car in Cape Town and some average things; South Africa airlines." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 5 on a South Africa trip
"Wonderful"
The planning was perfect - we had been closely advised by Expert Africa and found the timings to be spot on - no stay in one place was too short, no stay too long. We were priviledged to have 40 days and the luxury of being able to enjoy two countries, we felt, at our leisure." Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 24 on a Namibia trip
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We had some rain whilst there which made some driving difficult and we were glad we had the 4x4 although probably not necessary if dry. Would certainly go back there, probably at a different time of year to see the contrast.
Thanks for organising it all at short notice.
A couple of places we stayed on our own and we can recommend them maybe for futures use. Oystercatcher Lodge at Shelley Point St Helena Bay WC. Superb location and lovely rooms.
La Boheme B& B Plettenberg Bay. Again lovely rooms and great host." Read full review: 32 nights in Africa; 10 on a South Africa trip
"only for chris and tracy"
always glad to help" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a South Africa trip
"Trip to Southern Namibia / RSA"
There were problems with some aspects which detracted from the overall experience - poor vehicle from Europcar, some booking problems, some places where wer appeared to get the worst of the accomodation that was on offer, rather than the best.." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
"Holiday satisfaction "
The places we stayed had a good level of comfortable and friendly accomodation. Meals were generally good and we have now developed a taste for ostrich steaks as well as wines from the Orange River Region.
I found the literature supplied was very informative, especially the information concerning the border crossing formalities.
I very much appreciated the efficient way Mrs Scott dealt with the mix-up over the car hire when the credit card bill arrived.
The main problem with the holiday -- it wasn't long enough!!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
"Excellent trip -no hitches in organisation"
Chris gave good overall initial guidance and Lucy Scholte was just great and worked continuously to make sure we got what we wanted on our itinerary. Even after trip had been paid for Lucy still worked up to departure to get changes in bookings to meet requested loges/camps.
Not many agents bother like that once the cheque is in. Really outstanding work by Lucy and much appreciated.
We would certainly use Expert Africa again." Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari

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