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KALAHARI WILDERNESS DRIFT

South Africa | July to November
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Tour Details
  • July to November
  • 6 Anglers
  • Kalahari, Southern Africa
  • 6 Nights, 5 Fishing Days

Species: Largemouth yellowfish, smallmouth yellowfish

This multi-night Orange River drift through the Kalahari offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Largemouth yellowfish are the primary target, with smallmouth yellowfish a secondary focus. Group sizes are limited to 4 or 6 anglers for optimal fishing.

Each group is accompanied by 2–3 fly fishing guides and 2 river guides. While anglers fish, the river team handles camp setup, catering, and logistics.

A few Class 3 rapids are encountered. These can be portaged if guests prefer not to run them.

Wild Paradise River Camp:

Your first and sixth night is spent in this seasonal tented camp at Onseepkans. Single canvas tents (3m x 3m) include a stretcher, mattress, sheet, and pillow. Separate ablutions offer hot showers and flush toilets. Meals are served under a Bedouin tent.

Wilderness Camping:

Guests sleep in custom swags (¾ mattress with sheet and pillow). The swags can be closed, open, or used with a fly sheet for stargazing. Each night’s camp includes a basic kitchen and Bedouin tent. Wild ablutions follow strict eco-protocols.

The Fly Fishing:

Custom-built drift boats hold two anglers and one guide. Most fishing is done while drifting, though anglers also wet wade when targeting smallmouths.

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Quick Facts

Where to flyUpington

Where your tour startsOnseepkans, South Africa

Transfers on arrivalNo, please arrange your own, or ask for assistance if not driving to camp.

Transport to campSelf-drive or hire car from Upington

Type of accommodationSemi permanent camp site (2 nights) and wilderness camping (4 nights)

Boats Custom built drift boats are used for this trip. Two anglers and one guide per drift boat.

CommunicationsCell communication at the base camp, and limited cell communication when on the river.

LaundryNo

Optional add on Safari to your stayInternational guests are encouraged to combine this with trips to Cape Town or Kruger National Park. African Waters can assist.

Safety100% safety record. All groups are accompanied by 2 fly fishing guides and 2 qualified river guides. Our professional team on the water ensures our guests can focus on the fly fishing and wilderness experience, while we take care of the rest.

Beyond the Fishing

A multi-night float down the Lower Orange River is a bucket-list trip for fishers and non-fishers alike, making it an exceptional family holiday option. Our dedicated fly fishing and river guides love hosting non-fishing family and friends on these adventures.

Highlights Include:

  • Pristine desert landscapes
  • Exciting yet safe white-water sections
  • Incredible birding
  • Stargazing
  • Malaria-, crocodile-, and hippo-free river fun for kids
  • Authentic wilderness camping

Customized Safaris Add Ons:

Extend your Kalahari Wilderness Drift with our hand-picked South African safari add-ons:

  • Best of South African Game Viewing : 3 to 7-night safaris to private bush lodges in the Kruger National Park. Arguably some of the best game viewing experience in Southern Africa
  • Best of Cape Town: 3 to 7-night packages exploring all the highlights of Cape Town and its surroundings
  • Combine MCC, Kruger National Park and Cape Town for an unforgettable South African experience.
  • South African fair chase plains game hunting: 5 and 8 night itineraries hunting South Africa’s largest private reserve for iconic plains game species such as wildebeest, eland, kudu, hartebeest, warthog, springbok etc

Which African Waters Camps Can You Combine the Kalahari Wilderness Drift With?

  • September – November – Dhala and Samaki Camps, Tanzania
  • September – November – Sette Cama, Gabon
  • November – Makhangoa Community Camp, Lesotho
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Feedback from our Guests:

  • “

    An absolutely world class experience – effortless and absolutely nothing was a hassle to sort out. Your entire team were absolutely phenomenal and really went out of their way to make it nothing short of epic. CONGRATULATIONS!

    Graham Harvey
  • “

    Great group of guides and river guides. Very well planned and executed.

    Jonathan Persona
  • “

    It was an awesome trip all around. Never had a team of such diverse team of guides with expert knowledge on different topics! Glad you organized transportation from and to the river camp for international guests. Very challenging to do for guest in a country they don’t know well.

    Christoff Bichsel
  • “

    Had an amazing time, the guides and fellowship enriched the excellent fishing trip so much. Already planning our next trip with AW!

    Jan Bouwer
  • “

    An absolutely unforgettable trip, the culture of your staff/guides makes me want to use African Waters in the future. The way your young men treated the 83year old deaf man on our trip was exceptional – kind, caring, non-patronizing! Well done to all!

    Adrienne
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