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Located in
Botswana :: Kgalagadi
Category:
Camping :: Park Camp
The two Matopi campsites in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are marked by a sign and situated under big trees for shade.
There are no facilities available at the camp, besides a longdrop, and visitors should bring all equipment, food and water along.
Advance booking of campsite is important and a Park entry fee at the Department of Wildlife ahead of time.
Park entry fees may be paid at the gate in Botswana Pula cash only - ensure that you have the correct amount, or pre-pay your entry through the DWNP offices +267 686 1265 or +267 397 1405. Reservations are therefore mandatory.
Address : | 93km or 3h11min WSW of Mabuasehube East Gate (93km is 4WD), Kgalagadi, Botswana |
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Contact : | Parks and Reserves Reservations (Gaborone) |
Tel : | +267 318 0774 |
Tel2 : | +267 397 1405 |
Email : | Click Here |
Website : | Click Here |
Cellphone Reception : | Nothing |
Reception Opening and Closing Times : | DWNP Office hours: 07h30-16h30 on weekdays. Closed weekends. |
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Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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Base Currency : | BWP |
Minimum Rate : | 30.00 |
Maximum Rate : | 30.00 |
Updated for : | 2024 |
Comments : | Rates quoted are for SADC residents. |
Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card |
Fee/s : | DWNP Park Entry Fees: Citizens BWP20pp; Residents BWP145pp; Non-Residents BWP190pp. Kids under 8 don't pay park entry fees. Kids 8-15 years: pay half the adult rates. Vehicle Entry Fees: BWP20 (Bots Registered) and BWP75 (Foreign Registered) (Apr-2024). |
Languages spoken : | English |
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Pre-Booking : | Required |
Number of Sites : | 2 |
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Game to View : | Gemsbok. Wildebeest. Springbok. Hyena. |
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Closest Town : | Mabuasehube East Gate (Main Gate) |
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ROUTE INFO:
Nossob camp is where fuel can be purchased. The official distance to Matopi 1 camp, according to Sanparks, is 95km but ended up to be 90km from Nossob. The track itself is a single track sand road which crosses a large number of dunes for the first 60km or so. The sand was not very deep and very manageable. There were a variety of the times it would take to get to Matopi 1 but it took 3.5 hours.
You are not allowed to collect wood in the Kgalagadi. Please bring own wood and drinking water.