After spending a month in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, we entered the south of Namibia via the Mata Mata border post. Enroute to the coastal town of Luderitz we made an overnight stop in the small town of Aus where we spent a night camping at Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite.
Camping at Namtib Little Hunter’s Rest
In the south of Namibia lies Namtib Hunter’s Rest, a gem of a campsite that we discovered by chance. This was the 12th camp site we stayed at during our overland trip through Southern Africa and definitely one of the best.
Camping at Rooiputs
We’ve camped at tons of campsites, some insignificant and some that are special. The special ones are those we will return to every chance we get and Rooiputs is one of those camps for us. A firm favourite amongst Kgalagadi regulars, Rooiputs is an unfenced camp on the Botswana side of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, […]
Camping at Polentswa
Polentswa is a small unfenced camp just east of the Nossob road on the Botswana side of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. This wilderness camp has only three campsites all overlooking the Polentswa pan. Polentswa is a quiet and remote camp that offers a true wilderness experience.
Tips for visiting the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is famous for its red sand dunes, black-maned lions, and exceptional wildlife photography opportunities. It has become a very popular safari destination for travelers looking for a more rustic and down-to-earth experience. If you are planning to visit the Kgalagadi, here are some tips before you go. 1. Book Early The […]
Everything you need to know about Bitterpan
I love the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, it’s my favorite SANpark which is why you can expect to see a lot more blog posts featuring this magnificent piece of earth. Today I am sharing everything you need to know about Bitterpan, one of the wilderness camps inside the park. I also featured this camp as one […]
5 Reasons Why I Loved Camping At Verneukpan
Verneukpan is a salt pan 57km long and 11km wide located in the middle of the Northern Cape, South Africa. I was blown away how such a vast empty space could showcase so much beauty.
What to Pack: Summer Camping Safari
We are off on another adventure and this time it is a 5 day camping safari in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. We haven’t been to the park since last winter, and packing for a safari in winter and packing for a safari in summer will deliver two different suitcases. If you want see what to […]
5 things to do in Hogsback
Hogsback, a small village situated on the top of the Amathole mountains in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, is often claimed to be the inspiration behind J.R.R Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. Driving up the narrow road into this mystical village it feels like you are transported into Middle Earth.
My 5 Favourite Tented Camps in Southern Africa
Not all of us are true campers at heart, which is probably why the “glamping” trend has made such a big impact on the travel industry over the past few years. All over Africa, tented camps have popped up to satisfy this demand. Tented camps serve as the perfect solution for travelers who want to […]