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Hello to all

Coming to Kgalagadi in May 2014 from the US and have question on booking for the wilderness camps.

I see online booking starts later.

There is a request form that sends an e mail to SanParks, would this be timely enough or do I need to telephone and what time of day is best for that.

As this is my 60th birthday treat do not want to miss out on the wilderness camps.

Thanks for your help
Bridget

Welcome to the forum tusk.

Bookings start 11 months in advance.

I would send an email on 1 June.

My choice would be Urikaruus and Grootkolk, but if you can stay at the lot, why not!

Just remember you need a 4x4 to go to Bitterpan & Gharagab.

Thanks BB

Was thinking
2R for late arrival ...... travelling from and back to family in little old Springs, Gauteng
Nossob 2 nights to enjoy a drive and possibly walk
KTC 2 nights
Urikaruus 3 nights
2R last night for early departure back to family

Would love to go to Grootkolk but a bit wary of the long travel times, used to Kruger with its tar roads when in a bit of a hurry. Also want to leave enough time to just sit and be at one with nature.

Question on the honeymoon tent at KTP (for my son and daughter-in-law who will be coming with). I hear it is a bit far from the waterhole, any further info on that will be welcome. Otherwise I read #7 and 8 are good.

Also a question on the shops. Keep reading on the limited amount of groceries. Typically we would buy lamb wors,marinated chicken(flatties),beetroot salad,curried green bean salad in cartons, some canned fruits (guavas),ultramel, fruit juice, coffee, tea, sugar. Usually bring lots with us but occasionally run out. Can you give me any info on that.

Thanks a lot

welcome to the forum tusk

at KTP the best view is from No 5 (as per the keeper)
but the tent No 1 (honeymoon) is the best tent nobody both side

for grocery and all you need, better to do shoping at Upington (or elsewhere before)
try to stay once in a camp with electricity, once without etc...

In order to secure bookings at wilderness camps you need to ensure that you book as early as possible on 1 June 2013. I will pm you a contact who will be able to help

The Honeymoon tent at KTC is far away from the waterhole, but so are all the units, so don't stress about that.
Urikaruus is the best and should not be missed. Another possibility on Mata Mat side are the riverside chalets at Mata Mata. They are great, but very different to KTC. KTC has about 14 units so is larger than a true wilderness camp, but it is unfenced. The Chalets at MM are on the (dry)river overlooking a waterhole
Enjoy

Thanks to all for your tips. Thinking I may have to stay up and call SanParks at 2am my time. Any contact will be appreciated.

MM riverside chalets do look nice. Is the night game viewing any better from there versus KTC?