Kgalagadi Red Dune Loop
Enter the Kalahari from Upington and follow two dry river valleys to connect three main camps in search of black-maned lions and cheetahs.
A classic three-camp loop: Twee Rivieren (South Gate), Nossob (North), and Mata-Mata (West). Drive slowly on sandy roads every day, perfect for experienced safari-goers who prefer self-driving. Wildlife density is lower than in Kruger, but the landscapes and big cats are the highlights. Camps must be booked months in advance. The sand is deep between Nossob and Mata-Mata, so a high-clearance 4WD is highly recommended.
Summers are extremely hot with roads occasionally washed out by rain, while winter nights are freezing. Spring and autumn offer the best conditions.
每日安排
第 1 天 · North from Upington to South Gate
Stock up on supplies in Upington, then drive about 250 km on paved roads to Twee Rivieren, taking about 3 hours.
Supplies and mobile signals are scarce inside the park. Stock up on water and food in Upington, and make sure to enter the park before the gates close.
住宿：特維裡維倫營地
第 2 天 · North Along the Nossob River Valley
卡格拉格帝跨境公園（基吉基吉水坑、諾索布河干河谷、諾索布營地）
Drive about 165 km along the gravel road in the dry river valley to Nossob, taking about 5–7 hours at safari speeds.
Fuel is only available at the three main camps, so top up every time. You must arrive before the camp gates close.
住宿：諾索布營地
第 3 天 · Full Day at Northern Waterholes
Drive north from Nossob along the river valley to Polentswa and back, a round trip of about 120 km, spending the day slowly searching for lions.
Waiting patiently at waterholes is often more rewarding. Return to camp at midday to escape the heat.
住宿：諾索布營地
第 4 天 · Cross the Dunes to Mata-Mata
Take the dune-crossing road and connect to the northern section of the Auob River Valley, about 170 km, taking 6–7 hours on sandy tracks.
The sand is deep here, and low-clearance vehicles can easily get stuck. A high-clearance 4WD is recommended. Ask camp staff about road conditions after rain.
住宿：馬塔馬塔營地
第 5 天 · South Along the Auob River Valley
卡格拉格帝跨境公園（奧卜河干河谷、卡姆誇水坑與野餐點、奧赫特洛尼舊農舍博物館）
Drive south along the Auob River Valley for about 120 km back to Twee Rivieren, taking about 4–5 hours.
Cheetahs and raptors are commonly spotted along this stretch. Consider waiting a bit longer at the Kamqua waterhole.
住宿：特維裡維倫營地
第 6 天 · Morning Safari and Return to Upington
Upington
Go on an early morning game drive near the South Gate, exit the park before noon, and drive about 3 hours on paved roads back to Upington.