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Park Camp Bape Campsite (CKWIL-01) (Central Kalahari GR)

ID: w312576 View large map

Located in Botswana :: Central Kalahari
Category: Camping :: Park Camp

Booking

Bape Campsite serves mainly as an overnight stop for travellers between the northern an southern parts of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The campsite is large, with some limited shade, and no shower or toilet facilities.

Since May 2011 DWNP changed the ruling and now allows payment of entry fees at the gates again. When you pay you are issued with a park entry permit which serves as your official receipt. For more information on payment of park fees contact the DWNP at +267(0)686 1265 or +267(0)397 1405.

Contact
Address :  110km or 4h58min NNW of South Gate (of which 110km is 4WD), Ghanzi, Botswana
Contact :  Parks and Reserves Reservations (Gaborone)
Tel :  +267 318 0774
Cell2 :  +267 397 1405
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Nothing

Time Information
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  1 Apr-30 Sep: 06h30 to 18h30. 1 Oct-31-Mar: 05h30 to 19h00 (Opening times may change without notice)
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 :  30.00
Maximum Rate :  30.00
Updated for :  2024
Comments :  Rates quoted are for SADC Residents.
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 adults rates. Vehicle Entry Fees: BWP20 (Bots Registered) and BWP75 (Foreign Registered) (Apr-2024).

General Information
Pre-Booking :  Non-Essential

Facilities
Camping Child Friendly Motorbikes Not Welcome
Safe Parking Available
Day Visitors Allowed :  No

Camping Facilities
None None Water is available Water is not drinkable Accept large overland trucks

Activities
Game Viewing Bird Watching
Game to View :  Cheetah. Wild Dog. Springbok. Hyena. Warthog. Gemsbok. Kudu and Red Hartebeest amongst others.

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  South Gate (Khutse Game Reserve)

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

No facilities at this camp. You are no longer allowed to collect wood from the bush in the CKGR! (Aug-17).

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