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Self-catering Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Self-Catering

ID: w179167 View large map

Located in Botswana :: Northern Cape (Kgalagadi)  :: Tweerivieren
Category: Lodging :: Self-catering

Booking

This is the largest Camp in the Kgalagadi Park and a very popular tourist destination. It is situated on the banks of the Dry Nossob Riverbed.

They have fully equipped cottages and chalets with various bedroom options, single beds, double sleeper couches (not suitable for adults) etc.

Kitchens includes 2 plate stove with fridge and freezer. The units are open plan, with the kitchen and sleeping area combined and a seperate shower and toilet.

Internal roads not suitable for Sedan Vehicles.

This is the only camp in the Park with 24 hrs electricity and cell phone reception.

Due to this being a popular campsite, it is advisable to make a reservation. (Sept-17).

Contact
Address :  At Twee Rivieren, Northern Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Kgalagadi Reception
Contact 2 :  SANParks Reservations
Tel :  +27(0)12 428 9111
Tel2 :  +27(0)21 552 0008
Direct :  +27(0)54 561 2058
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Intermittent

Time Information
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Office Hours: 07:30 to sundown

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Unit
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  1110.00
Maximum Rate :  1750.00
Updated for :  2017
Comments :  Park Entry Fees: Locals ZAR76pp/pd; SADC Nationals ZAR152pp/pd;International: ZAR304pp/pd. (Rate Info Updated Sept-17).
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer

General Information
Languages spoken :  English, Afrikaans
Pre-Booking :  Non-Essential

Facilities
Camping Conference Facilities Child Friendly Landing Strip Public Telephone Fuel Station Restaurant Swimming Pool Shop (Books and souveniers) Motorbikes Not Welcome
Accommodation (Self-catering chalets), Supplies Shop (Basic food such as fresh meat, milk, cheese, eggs, wine, beer and spirits.)
Other Facilities :  Information centre.

Camping Facilities
Power Points Shaded Sites Hot and Cold Showers
Number of Sites :    30
Is water available? :    Unknown
Is water drinkable? :    Unknown

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Guided Walks Swimming Bird Watching
Night Drives, Picnics, Photography
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Main Route :  R360
Closest Town :  Twee Rivieren

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  2X4WD

ACCESS:
Access to the Park from South Africa is at the Tweerivieren Gate. Passports are not required for entry, unless departure is planned through a different gate into another country.

The main Reception is at Twee Rivieren and you have to check in here regardless of whether you are staying at the camp or not.

FUEL:
The filling station at the camp sells premium and unleaded petrol and diesel.

GATE TIMES:
The border post at Mata Mata is open between 08:00 and 16:30 (no afterhours travel allowed) and operates independently of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park rest camp gates and park entry gates shown below:
January / February: 05:30 -18:30
March: 05:30-18:00
April: 06:00-18:00
May / July: 06:00-17:30
August / September: 06:00-18:00
October: 05:30-18:00
November / December: 05:30-18:30

In January, November and December, the camp gates open an hour earlier.

ROAD WARNING:
Guests travelling to Tweerivieren via Upington/Van Zylsrus must not drive at a high speed as the gravel sections on both routes are badly corrugated.

ROUTE INFO:
Travelling from Tweerivieren to Nossob is about 3.5 hours.
From Tweerivieren to Mata Mata is about 2.5 hours.
From Tweerivieren to Kalahari Tented Camp is about 2.5 hours.
From Tweerivieren to Grootkolk is about 6 hours.

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“Well laid out site with individual braai points. Clean ablution block and kitchen facilities. The sites can be pre booked so you may get some of the limited shade if you are lucky. There is a shop and a swimming pool together with a restaurant.” - David Clack, 2009/02/02

“Well laid out site with individual braai points. Clean ablution block and kitchen facilities. The sites can be pre booked so you may get some of the limited shade if you are lucky. There is a shop and a swimming pool together with a restaurant.” - David Clack, 2009/02/01

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