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Park Camp Mpayathutlwa Camp 1 KTMPA01

ID: w150759 View large map

Located in Botswana :: Kgalagadi  :: Mabuasehube
Category: Camping :: Park Camp

Booking

The camp is near the Mpayathutlwa pan and is situated in the Mabuasehube area of the Kgalagadi Game Reserve. This campsite has little view. The campsite has a rustic shower, longdrop toilet, A-frame and shade trees. Visitors to the Kgalagadi must be fully self-sufficient to travel the area.

There may be water at this camp, but may be too salty for drinking and cooking, so it's advisable to take your own drinking water. Also note that in poor rainy seasons, water is not guaranteed here.

There are 2 campsites here and a separate 'overflow' campsite. Visitors must book in order to camp here. This campsite have been privatised and booking are done through Inter-Tourism Group.

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.

Contact
Address :  Kgalagadi, 20km or 41min W of Mabuasehube East Gate (20km is 4WD), Botswana
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

Time Information
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  DWNP Office hours: 07h30-16h30 on weekdays. Closed weekends.

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  BWP
Minimum Rate :  180.00
Maximum Rate :  180.00
Updated for :  2024
Comments :  Camping fees differ with citizenship. 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).

General Information
Languages spoken :  English
Pre-Booking :  Required

Camping Facilities
Shaded Sites Cold Showers Only Long drop/Pit latrine Water is not drinkable Accept large overland trucks
Is water available? :    Unknown

Activities
Game Viewing 4WD Trails Bird Watching
Game to View :  Gemsbok. Springbok. Big cats. Spotted Hyenas. Red Hartebeests. African Wild Dog. Elands

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Mabuasehube East Gate (Main Gate)

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  4WD
 Travel Tip!

You are not allowed to collect wood in the Kgalagadi National Park. Visitors must bring their own firewood and drinking water. Beware of lion!

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“Beautiful camp site with fantastic views of the pan. Sits close to the Mabu pan intersection. This pan has the reputation for frequent visits from lions, we had 2 males 200m from this camp in March 2019” - Henk van der Walt, 2019/03/22

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