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Bokspits is a village in Kgalagadi District of Botswana. It is the southernmost village in Botswana and is located close to the border with South Africa. Bokspits has a primary school and a clinic. The population was 499 in 2001 census. (...) (from Wikipedia)

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From Trip: Eastern Cape, South Africa
By: Sstewartsa

Where the red dunes and scrub fade into infinity and herds of gemsbok, springbok, eland and blue wildebeest follow the seasons, where imposing camel thorn trees provide shade for huge black-mane lions and vantage points for leopard and many raptors... this is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park.An amalgamation of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa (proclaimed in 1931)and the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park comprises an area of over 3,6 million hectares – one of very few conservation areas of this magnitude left in the world.Red sand dunes, sparse vegetation and the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob show antelope and predator species off to spectacular advantage and provide excellent photographic opportunities. Kgalagadi is also a haven for birders, especially those interested in birds of prey.5 things to seekGemsbok – these large striking desert antelope are the emblem of the park.Suricate (Meerkat) – these hyperactive little omnivores have a wonderfully intricate family structure.Black-maned Kalahari Lions – Physically impressive, they are the kings of the Kalahari Desert. Article: Lions of the Kgalagadi by Lara RaubenheimerSociable weavers – the busy little birds construct huge communal nests.Pygmy falcons – the park is famous for its birds of prey. This is the smallest falcon in Africa and is often seen around Sociable Weaver colonies preying on the birds.

Enter at Two Rivers. Sleep over at Nossob. Sleep over Grootkolk. Exit at Mata Mata into Namibia.

Twee Rivieren is the Park’s largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. It is situated on the banks of the Dry Nossob Riverbed. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. Twee Rivieren has a reception, shop, fuel, restaurant, information centre and swimming pool. This is the only camp with 24 hrs electricity and cell phone reception.

Nossob Rest Camp is situated within the dry riverbed of the Nossob. The camp is surrounded by tree savannah and is famous for spectacular predator sightings. The camp has a reception, swimming pool, predator information centre, shop and fuel facilities. A generator provides electricity for 16.5 hrs per day. No phone reception is available at the camp which ad to the tranquillity and peaceful atmosphere at Nossob. Nossob is 3,5 hrs drive from Twee Rivieren.

The perfect retreat for special occasions, or simply just to get away from it all. The camp is tucked away in the dunes, overlooking a waterhole, 20 km from Union’s End where the three countries South Africa, Botswana and Namibia meet. It is a wilderness camp nestled amidst red sand dunes with only the stars and silence for company. Grootkolk is 6 hours drive from Twee Rivieren and 2,5 hours from Nossob. The camp is accessable to sedan vehicles.

Visitors to Grootkolk should please note the following:

There are 4 x 2 bed chalets with bedroom, ceiling fan, bathroom and kitchen on veranda. (One unit is accessible for visitors with mobility impairment)Each chalet is equipped with cutlery, crockery, linen, fridge and braai.

Communal kitchen and barbecue areas available. The chalets are made from sand bags and canvasThere is GAS for hot water and cooking and SOLAR for lightingWaterhole.

Visitors must allow for the following travelling time from Twee Rivieren entrance gate, to the other camps:

Nossob - 4½ hours
Grootkolk - 7½ hours
Gharagab - Not possible in one day
Bitterpan - 6½ hours
Kieliekrankie -1½ hours
Urikaruus - 2½ hours
Kalahari Tent Camp - 3½ hours
Mata Mata - 3½ hours

Tourists wanting to exit the park other than the point of entry must kindly note that all immigration controls must be done at Twee Rivieren / Two Rivers and a minimum of two nights stay in the South African side of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is required to be allowed to pass through the Mata Mata border post to and from Namibia or when entering or exiting the Park to or from Botswana.

Tourists crossing into Namibia: Kindly note that the standard black and white’ ZA’ vehicle sticker is required. A road levy of R120 per trailer and R240 per vehicle is payable at Namibian immigration when entering Namibia.Tourists travelling from and to Namibia please acquaint yourself with the summer and winter time differences between South Africa and Namibia in order to plan accordingly.

Winter changes - 1hr the first Sunday in April until the first Sunday in September

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