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South Africa is home to a superb variety of wildlife, including the classic safari ‘must-sees’ such as Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, and Giraffe. But it is also home to another selection of much shyer mammals that are equally thrilling to observe. Many of these are nocturnal and, while we will also look for the iconic species above on this tour, our focus will be on the more rarely seen mammals such as Aardvark, Aardwolf, Brown Hyena, Black-footed Cat and, for the fortunate few, perhaps even Pangolin! Our quest will be located in the north of this stunning country and key areas we will explore the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (which spans 3.3 million hectares of dunes and spectacular rocky desert and is home to Meerkats, Bat-eared Foxes and the beautiful black-maned Lions of the Kalahari), a 2-night stay within the bushveld of Augrabies National Park and night drives in the Marrick Private Game Reserve near Kimblerley. We end with a stay at Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, an exciting but little visited reserve in which we hope to find Aardvark, Aardwolf and other elusive denizens of the night. 

  • Look for South Africa’s rare & elusive mammals
  • Enjoy multiple night drives
  • High success rate for Aardvark, Aardwolf & Bat-eared Fox
  • View the spectacular Orange River Gorge & Augrabies Falls
  • 3 nights at the vast Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  • Black-maned Lions of the Kalahari, plus Cheetah & Meerkats
  • Abundant birdlife including Ludwig’s Bustard, Cinnamon-breasted Warbler & Namaqua Sandgrouse
  • Expertly led by South African naturalist guides

 

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The Republic of South Africa lies at the southernmost tip of the African continent, flanked to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the south and east by the Indian Ocean. It shares borders with Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland. South Africa, with its young democracy, has been aptly named the ‘Rainbow Nation’ – referring to the colourful combination of ethnic cultures and peoples who live in this land of scenic contrasts.


The country’s natural diversity is no less spectacular, with habitats ranging from the dry Kalahari Desert to the tangled subtropical forests and coastal wetlands of KwaZulu-Natal. The towering peaks of the Drakensberg, vast savannahs of the Kruger National Park, and unparalleled richness of the Cape Floral Kingdom all add up to produce one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries in the world.

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For first time travellers to Africa there can be few experiences more exhilarating than seeing your first Lion, Rhino, Giraffe or Elephant, and there is no doubt that these are the classic images that are conjured up in most people’s minds when they think of this wonderfully diverse continent. Whilst all of these animals are exciting to find and a privilege to watch, southern Africa is home to another selection of much shyer mammals that do not show themselves quite so readily, but are equally – if not more – thrilling to observe. Many of these species are nocturnal and use the star-studded African night for cover. As such they are rarely seen and demand both the patience and dedication of the observer, coupled with a degree of good fortune, to find!

 Thoughts of such species as Aardvark, Aardwolf, Bat-eared Fox, Black-footed Cat and Brown Hyena may get the pulses of many a wildlife enthusiast racing, but they are tantalisingly out of reach on a ‘classic’ African safari where the ‘big five’ take precedence and night drives are rationed. On this unique tour to South Africa’s deserts and bushveld, however, we plan on offering multiple nocturnal excursions and will visit four of the region’s very best areas for our target mammal species: Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, the Kimberley, Augrabies National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. During the day we will explore these beautiful areas in search of such inhabitants as the famous black-maned Lions of the Kalahari, plus Cheetah, Gemsbok, Ludwig’s Bustard, and Cinnamon-breasted Warbler. Then, when the sun sets, and with spotlight in hand, we will head out in search of our rare nocturnal quarry, outlined above.

 Our holiday begins with an overnight flight to Johannesburg from where we make the short hop to Upington for our first three nights on the edge of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park which spans 3.3 million hectares of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa and neighbouring Botswana. Here we will go in search of a fascinating variety of desert wildlife backed by majestic red sand dunes and lit by some of the most evocative sunsets in all of Africa. This is the home of the black-maned Lions of the Kalahari, along with Cheetah, Eland, Springbok, Gemsbok and the endearing Suricate or Meerkat. Birds include Namaqua Sandgrouse, Karoo Korhaan, Greater Kestrel and the attractive Violet-eared Waxbill. Afternoon game drives merge into night drives and the opportunity to turn our attention back to the main focus of our tour. Bat-eared Foxes and Lions are once again likely, but we hope for something rarer such as the shaggy Brown Hyena, Honey Badger, Aardwolf, Hairy-footed Gerbil, Woosnam’s Desert Rat, or for the very fortunate few perhaps the ultimate prize, a Pangolin!

 A 2-night stay in Augrabies National Park follows at a rest camp spectacularly positioned next to Augrabies Falls, the most famous feature of the reserve which plunges into the deep canyon carved by the Orange River. Southern Giraffe and Springbok live in the surrounding bushveld along with Pygmy Falcon and the very local Cinnamon-breasted Warbler. Nocturnal inhabitants include African Wildcat, Cape Fox and the second of Africa’s ‘Aards’, the Aardwolf (Afrikaans for ‘earth wolf’), a fascinating relative of the Hyena that feeds exclusively on termites, consuming up to 300,000 individuals in a single night!

 Moving on we spend two nights near Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape Province, which jumped to fame almost overnight in 1871 after the discovery of diamonds. Here we will look for the rare Black-footed Cat and the bizarre Springhare after dark, whilst during the day we may see Roan Antelope, Tsessebe, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater and the attractive Rufous-eared Warbler. We end our holiday with three nights in the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, which lies around three hours to the south of Kimberley. This varied reserve is home to an exciting suite of rarely-seen mammals including Aardvark, Aardwolf and Zorilla, which we will search for on a series of nocturnal spotlighting drives. 

Naturally, we will be searching for some of Africa’s rarest and most elusive mammals on this holiday and so cannot give any guarantees of success! We will do our utmost, however, to maximise the chances of finding these elusive species and we have designed the itinerary around this goal. We hope that patience and perseverance will be rewarded, but whether or not our quarry decide to reveal themselves, we are still assured of an exciting variety of nocturnal and diurnal African wildlife enhanced by some of the most spectacular scenery in southern Africa.

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A mix of comfortable guesthouses, lodges and national park chalets. All rooms have private facilities.

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All meals are included in the price.

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Mammals, birds and other wildlife.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Allow our experts to create a private, customised itinerary with dates and prices to suit you.

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A 13-day safari to the deserts and bushveld of South Africa focusing on some of Africa's rarer mammal species, plus birds and other wildlife.

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South Africa's Rare Mammals

Tour Code: ZAF13

A 13-day safari to the deserts and bushveld of South Africa focusing on some of Africa's rarer mammal species, plus birds and other wildlife.

£5,995

Flight Inclusive

£4,995

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

4431kg CO2e

With International Flights

754.8kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Look for South Africa’s rare & elusive mammals
  • Enjoy multiple night drives
  • High success rate for Aardvark, Aardwolf & Bat-eared Fox
  • View the spectacular Orange River Gorge & Augrabies Falls
  • 3 nights at the vast Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
  • Black-maned Lions of the Kalahari, plus Cheetah & Meerkats
  • Abundant birdlife including Ludwig’s Bustard, Cinnamon-breasted Warbler & Namaqua Sandgrouse
  • Expertly led by South African naturalist guides

Summary

For first time travellers to Africa there can be few experiences more exhilarating than seeing your first Lion, Rhino, Giraffe or Elephant, and there is no doubt that these are the classic images that are conjured up in most people’s minds when they think of this wonderfully diverse continent. Whilst all of these animals are exciting to find and a privilege to watch, southern Africa is home to another selection of much shyer mammals that do not show themselves quite so readily, but are equally – if not more – thrilling to observe. Many of these species are nocturnal and use the star-studded African night for cover. As such they are rarely seen and demand both the patience and dedication of the observer, coupled with a degree of good fortune, to find!

 Thoughts of such species as Aardvark, Aardwolf, Bat-eared Fox, Black-footed Cat and Brown Hyena may get the pulses of many a wildlife enthusiast racing, but they are tantalisingly out of reach on a ‘classic’ African safari where the ‘big five’ take precedence and night drives are rationed. On this unique tour to South Africa’s deserts and bushveld, however, we plan on offering multiple nocturnal excursions and will visit four of the region’s very best areas for our target mammal species: Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, the Kimberley, Augrabies National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. During the day we will explore these beautiful areas in search of such inhabitants as the famous black-maned Lions of the Kalahari, plus Cheetah, Gemsbok, Ludwig’s Bustard, and Cinnamon-breasted Warbler. Then, when the sun sets, and with spotlight in hand, we will head out in search of our rare nocturnal quarry, outlined above.

 Our holiday begins with an overnight flight to Johannesburg from where we make the short hop to Upington for our first three nights on the edge of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park which spans 3.3 million hectares of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa and neighbouring Botswana. Here we will go in search of a fascinating variety of desert wildlife backed by majestic red sand dunes and lit by some of the most evocative sunsets in all of Africa. This is the home of the black-maned Lions of the Kalahari, along with Cheetah, Eland, Springbok, Gemsbok and the endearing Suricate or Meerkat. Birds include Namaqua Sandgrouse, Karoo Korhaan, Greater Kestrel and the attractive Violet-eared Waxbill. Afternoon game drives merge into night drives and the opportunity to turn our attention back to the main focus of our tour. Bat-eared Foxes and Lions are once again likely, but we hope for something rarer such as the shaggy Brown Hyena, Honey Badger, Aardwolf, Hairy-footed Gerbil, Woosnam’s Desert Rat, or for the very fortunate few perhaps the ultimate prize, a Pangolin!

 A 2-night stay in Augrabies National Park follows at a rest camp spectacularly positioned next to Augrabies Falls, the most famous feature of the reserve which plunges into the deep canyon carved by the Orange River. Southern Giraffe and Springbok live in the surrounding bushveld along with Pygmy Falcon and the very local Cinnamon-breasted Warbler. Nocturnal inhabitants include African Wildcat, Cape Fox and the second of Africa’s ‘Aards’, the Aardwolf (Afrikaans for ‘earth wolf’), a fascinating relative of the Hyena that feeds exclusively on termites, consuming up to 300,000 individuals in a single night!

 Moving on we spend two nights near Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape Province, which jumped to fame almost overnight in 1871 after the discovery of diamonds. Here we will look for the rare Black-footed Cat and the bizarre Springhare after dark, whilst during the day we may see Roan Antelope, Tsessebe, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater and the attractive Rufous-eared Warbler. We end our holiday with three nights in the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, which lies around three hours to the south of Kimberley. This varied reserve is home to an exciting suite of rarely-seen mammals including Aardvark, Aardwolf and Zorilla, which we will search for on a series of nocturnal spotlighting drives. 

Naturally, we will be searching for some of Africa’s rarest and most elusive mammals on this holiday and so cannot give any guarantees of success! We will do our utmost, however, to maximise the chances of finding these elusive species and we have designed the itinerary around this goal. We hope that patience and perseverance will be rewarded, but whether or not our quarry decide to reveal themselves, we are still assured of an exciting variety of nocturnal and diurnal African wildlife enhanced by some of the most spectacular scenery in southern Africa.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart London
Days
2 - 4
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Days
5 - 6
Augrabies Falls National Park
Days
7 - 8
Kimberley
Days
9 - 11
Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve
Day
12
Depart Bloemfontein
Day
13
Arrive London
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What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the price.

Accommodation

A mix of comfortable guesthouses, lodges and national park chalets. All rooms have private facilities.

Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£5,995

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

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Flight Inclusive

£5,995

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2027

Flight Inclusive

£5,995

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Flight Inclusive

£5,995

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Flight Inclusive

£5,995

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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