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Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Campsite
Located in
Botswana :: Northern Cape (Kgalagadi)
:: Tweerivieren
Category:
Camping :: Park Camp
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.
Camping facilities are available. There are 2 seperate, neat ablutions for men and women. The campsites are on ground, no grass. There are some trees and shaded cloth coverings at some campsites. There are braai/BBQ stands and water taps at the campsites. Specific camping site numbers cannot be prebooked, it is first come, first serve.
They also have fully equipped family Cottage (FA4) with 2 single beds, Aircon, Double Sleeper Couch (not suitable for adults). Kitchen includes 2 plate stove with fridge and freezer. Open plan unit, kitchen and sleeping area combined and shower.
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 very popular camp, it is advisable to make a reservation.
| Address : | Twee Rivieren, Northern Cape, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Kgalagadi Reception |
| Contact 2 : | SANParks Reservations |
| Tel : | +27(0)12 428 9111 |
| Tel2 : | +27(0)21 552 0008 |
| Direct : | +27(0)54 561 2000 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Good |
| Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Office Hours: 07:30 to sundown |
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| Rates Quoted : | Per Unit |
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| Base Currency : | ZAR |
| Minimum Rate : | 290.00 |
| Maximum Rate : | 380.00 |
| Updated for : | 2017 |
| Comments : | Rates are for 2 people per site. Additional people ZAR94.00pp. (Updated Mar-2019). |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
| Fee/s : | Park Entry Fees: Locals ZAR89pp/pd; SADC Nationals ZAR178pp/pd;International: ZAR356pp/pd. (Rate Info Updated Mar-2019). |
| Languages spoken : | English, Afrikaans |
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| Pre-Booking : | Non-Essential |
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| Accommodation (Self-catering), Supplies Shop (Basic foods such as fresh meat, milk, cheese, eggs, wine, beer and spirits.) | |
| Other Facilities : | Information centre. |
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| Number of Sites : | 30 | |
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| Night Drives, Picnics, Photography | |
| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
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| Closest Town : | Twee Rivieren |
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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.
BOOKINGS:
Book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
FUEL:
The filling station at the camp sells premium and unleaded petrol and diesel.
INTERNET/WIFI ACCESS:
You can sometimes buy WIFI vouchers at the shop, but this is not reliable.
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 INFO:
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.
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.
This is quite a busy camp compared to the Two Rivers Camp on the Botswana side of the border here.
“This large campsite can bocome very crowded and has very little shade.” - Mietsie Visser, 2014/10/08
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