Where to stay in the Kalahari

Beautiful skies of the Kalahari. Photo: Charles Sharp / flickr

Find an oasis in the desert in the Kalahari. Game parks and nature reserves offer a range of accommodation types, usually including camping and caravanning sites and basic chalets and cottages. Be sure to book ahead. This is not somewhere where you can easily find available alternative accommodation!

Meerkats in the Red Dune Route of the Kalahari. Photo: South African Tourism / Wikimedia Commons

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in the Kalahari:

!Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in the Kalahari:

Witsands Nature Reserve

Augrabies Falls

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in the Kalahari:

Nossob Rest Camp, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Witsands Nature Reserve

Augrabies Falls

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