Located in
Botswana :: Kgalagadi
:: Mabuasehube
Category:
Camping :: Park Camp
Mabuasehube is situated in the Botswana side of the Kgalagadi National Park. The name means 'red earth' named after the red Kalahari sand. This is a beautiful camp with a view of the pan.
There are four campsites each overlooking the Mabuasehube pan. The facilities are basic an include rustic cold showers, longdrop toilets, and A-frame shade shelter. Note that it has been reported that there is no longer any water here, the borehole ran dry, and no water at the waterhole. Bring your own water!
The camp has been privatised and is now managed by Inter-Tourism Group in Botswana. However park fees are paid directly to DWNP offices.
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.
Note that reservations are mandatory.
Address : | 23.5km or 1h07min NNW of Mabuasehube East Gate, Kgalagadi, Botswana |
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Contact : | Inter-Tourism Group |
Tel : | +267 350 0999 |
Tel2 : | +267 391 0848 |
Cell : | +267 71 557 665 |
Cell2 : | +267 71 116 090 |
Email : | Click Here |
Website : | Click Here |
Host 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 : | 180.00 |
Maximum Rate : | 180.00 |
Updated for : | 2024 |
Comments : | SADC rates are quoted. Citizens BWP75pp; Residents BWP180pp; Internationals USD385pp. |
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). |
Pre-Booking : | Non-Essential |
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Game to View : | Gemsbok. Springbok. Big cats. Spotted Hyenas. Red Hartebeests. African Wild Dog. Elands |
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Closest Town : | Mabuasehube East Gate (Main Gate) |
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Animal sightings at this pan can vary from extreme sightings to nothing at all. (Nov-14).
The Wilderness Route from Mabuasehube Camp to Nossob to requires a permit. A traveller reported arranging this permit at Mabuasehube gate, from there travelling to Twee Rivieren, with one obligatory night in the bush. (Dec-14).
You are not allowed to collect wood in the Kgalagadi. Visitors are advised to bring along their own wood and drinking water. Book early at this camp, as it fills up quickly for the holidays. Beware of lions in this area.