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there are people who rent the Mahindra double cabs. I saw people driving these rental Mahindras in Kgalagadi in March, and they had no problems.

I rented "the Mahindra" (in April) and it was a very good one. Any problem at all. It's a diesel, and double cabs is good against dust. There is a picture of "my" car in THE PARADISE.

I did many a request for quotes and have read all the terms and conditions. The only one that I would have taken (if I did not take my own Hilux DC in the end!), was Desert 4x4.

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Bekke, what was it that was so good about Desert 4x4 (or that weren't happy about with the others)? I have been waiting for an email reply for them for a week now - not a dickie-bird . . .

PnP, people of the Northern Cape are not big on e-mail (they are far too relaxed...) Give them a call.
What was good about them: Their terms and conditions do not include fineprint that they actually do NOT cover gravel road driving etc (like ALL the others). They also have trustworthy bakkies, that should be Kgalagadi-proof. Ant they are not expensive at all.

I really need some help....We are planning a trip to KTP
Coming from Upington, arriving 17th of September for 4 nights.
After KTP we are driving to Augrabies.
Which Rest Camps shall we pick????
Which car shall we rent????
Is there anyone who can help?????

Thank you so much

Hi and welcome Suzan!

Carwise there has been quite a bit written about it, the consensus is that you take what you can pay. However, you will be best of in a 4x4 as the roads can be badly corrugated and you have a higher seat. However a sedan will do you perfectly if you go to the Auob side.

How about the first night in Twee rivieren, followed by 2 nights in Urikaruus, and again a day in TR?

I agree with DuQues. Stay in Twee Rivieren for two nights and then two nights in either Urikauus, Kalahari Tented Camp or Mata Mata for two nights. Then either one more night in Twee Rivieren or straight to Augrabies. If you stay in the Auob riverbed and don't go further than Kij Kij waterhole in the Nossob riverbed then a normal sedan should be fine. I prefer to use a high car, but use whatever your budget allows you to rent. Should you want to go to Nossob then a high car is preferable because of the high banks on the sides of the roads in that area.

Thanks so far. Unfortunately there is nothing available in Urikaruus. In Twee Rivieren and Mata Mata are still some chalets available, but i suppose i have to make a decision soon.
What about XausLodge....is it worth the money?

Hi Suzan and Welcome!

Have you considered KielieKrankie? Only 4 chalets, stupendous view, good location between TR and MM. And far more affordable than Xaus Lodge. Altho dividing only 4 nights between TR and MM isn't a bad option. What you DON'T want to do is be moving camp too frequently!

If you want the wilderness-camp feeling, you can also try the Tented Camp near Mata Mata. It will be possible to drive from either the KTC or Mata Mata, via 2R, to Augrabies in a day.
You will see enough beauty between 2R and Mata Mata to want to come back again for much longer...

There is no bad choice in Kgalagadi Suzan, it depends if you want the traditional camps or wilderness camps.

I know I've read this before, but can't find the right thread. Does anyone have any advice on choosing a rental car company? I've gotten 3 quotes from the Upington webpage, all for the same vehicle-Hilux 4X4
4X4 850R pd + 58R pd insurance 80% 250km pd
4X4 800R pd + 50 pd full insurance unlimited km
4X4 930R pd 80% insurance included unlimited km
Any reccommendations?
Thanks in advance!
Also-for a 12 day trip in KTP, is renting a fridge recommended?
Thanks!

I've been using a consolidator, since 2000. In SA they subcontract depending on the airport. In Upington, it s(edit) They usually have the best rates, so you might want to give them a try. Have a great trip!

Thanks arks! I did check but they don't have any 4X4's available