Formerly known as Tiaan's Camp was renamed to Boteti River Camp. An oasis at the Makgadikgadi National Park entrance gate at Khumaga (Google Xhumaga) within easy reach of Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Standard and overlander group campsites, shaded with net roof, have clean ablution blocks, power points and water.

8 en-suite chalets,1 en-suite platform tent, 8 campsites with water access and shared ablutions. Dining area, bar, viewing lounge deck and swimming pool. Advance booking is required as this is a very popular camp!

​​From Maun to Boteti River Camp (approximately 140km) Depart from Maun past Boseja and Matshwane industrial area. Head out south-east on the Nata road A3. After 60km, you will arrive at the veterinary disease control fence at Makalamabedi (please be reminded they sometimes check for fresh meat leaving Ngamiland). Continue straight on the A3 for another 23km then turn right towards Motopi (there should be a sign at the turn-off that says Tiaan's Camp) onto B300 After 3km, you will reach Motopi, drive over the bridge and into the village Drive 3.6km and turn left at the four-way junction in Motopi, onto a tarred road Continue for another 50.8km then turn left towards Khumaga village and Makgadikgadi National Park. As you enter Khumaga village drive through the village and follow the signage for the camp (please note the sign says Tiaan's Camp) From Nata (if you come from Kasane or from Francistown) to Boteti River Camp On the A3, main route Nata to Maun you pass Gweta (approx. 100 km) and the entrance to Nxai Pan National Park will be on your right after another 66km. After 11km from the park entrance you will see the entrance to Makgadikgadi Pan National Park on your left (before Phuduhudu village), another indication is a Khumaga Ferry signage. The road through the park and over the ferry: a 4x4 with high clearance is needed. A sign (Tiaan's Camp) will show you the way to the river banks and then turn right where you will find the camp after about 200m. From Phuduhudu via the park to Khumaga it’s about 55km. Via tar road (no 4x4 needed) and not through the park: drive further on the A3 pass Phuduhudu and turn left direction Motopi (45km after Phuduhudu), Rakops, Orapa onto the B300. Motopi village will come after 3km, drive over bridge and in the village turn left (stay on the tarred road) from here it will be another 54km when you turn left to Khumaga village, from here follow the signs (Tiaan's Camp) in the village. From Nxai Pan gate turn off to Khumaga via tar road it is approx. 110km.

AREA INFO:
You will find Boteti River Camp in Khumaga village. Khumaga is a tranquil village where about 1000 Batswana live, 140 km south east from Maun, on the main route from South Africa via Khama Rhino Sanctuary (380 km from Tiaan’s Camp). You can reach us via tarred road (B300) and only the last 1 km is on a dirt road, easy access, no need for a 4x4 vehicle. If you come from the park side and the water is low you can easily drive through the river, otherwise use the ferry.

CELL NETWORK:
The main cell network is ​BeMobile.

“Camp has been renovated 2023. The ferry is currently not in use, as waters from Angola into the Delta and Boteti River did not reach this far this year. So currently and you are able to enter the Makgadigadi NP here by just driving across the dry riverbed.” - Mietsie Visser, 2023/10/27

“Stayed July 2021. You get 50% discount when using the ferry to enter the park if you stay at this camp. The ferry is operational when the annual flood/inundation of the Okavango Delta reaches here. It does not happen every year and has also been dry for more than 30 years ! In 2008, due to tectonic movement, the water once again started flowing this way. The time and amount of water arriving, is never the same every year. This year it arrived early and the river is very full. It will recede, but nobody knows when and how quickly.” - Mietsie Visser, 2021/08/11

“A lovely camp with excellent facilities, exceptionally clean. Advanced booking required, as it is very popular.” - Mietsie Visser, 2017/10/09

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