Maun Self Drive 4x4

                                                                                               Last update December 24, 2009 

Contact   MaunSelfDrive@hotmail.com

Although the site is focused towards the self drive, with mostly camping  & budget  B 

accommodation in mind, included below are some upmarket(UP) and moderate(M)

priced camps and lodges that  maybe of interest to a few people who prefer 

accommodations and catering over camping. The tariff ratings are incomplete

at this time. Inclusion in this directory does not imply a recommendation.

Map of Botswana  Tracks4Africa paper map- zoomable

   Reverse side of Paper Map-Moremi GR,Xakanaxa,Maun,Tuli Block, Gaborone

Map of Botswana

The only map that includes nearly all the below campsites and accommodations of

 Botswana. Coordinates, on road and off road (4x4) tracks -

Botswana Tracks4Africa digital map. 

Tracks4Africa produces quality GPS maps for self-drive tourists in Africa. T4A GPS maps

 provide detailed coverage to tourists across Southern and Eastern Africa. Lots of

information is included on places such as national parks, popular rendevous spots and

places off the beaten track. Tracks4Africa is a routable GPS map for Botswana

which is compatible with Garmin as well as HandyMap GPS systems. T4A GPS Maps

 are sold as individual maps on their website or as a complete set on CD's

 at various dealers throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Kenya.. 

Available at Maun Self Drive 4x4 & these Tracks4Africa map distributors:

Check flights into and out of Maun for your self drive safari 

Maun Campsites

    Crocodile Camp  some theft issues 

     Maun Rest Camp (mail)

    Island Safari Camp some theft issues    

           good security, swimming pool, bar, and very good food. On the river, good views

           and wonderful sunsets. Pergolas w/power points & water for campers

                Formerly known as Lehututu Thamalakhane River Lodge

           tel:+267 6800217, cell:72506184, fax:6864313

     Okavango River Lodge  power points available tel:6863707, Cell:72206593/49272

     Old Bridge Backpackers  camping P30 Campsite Not Recommended

     Sitatunga Campsite   popular with overland trucks

     Drifters Maun Camp   30kms East of Maun

     Sedia Riverside Hotel   some theft issues

     New Moon  (mail)

     Maun Lodge

     Kagiso Guest House

     Audi Camp  extremely popular, overland trucks. Not recommended due to

             unresolved recurring theft over the past decade, recently escalating to some

             injuries. Weapons involved.

Maun Accommodations

      Discovery B & B   B   aka Bettys Guesthouse

      Crocodile Camp

      Island Safari Lodge 

      Okavango River Lodge tel:6863707, Cell:72206593/49272

      Kagiso Guest House    B

      Old Bridge Backpackers  B

       Drifters Maun Camp  M

       Maun Lodge  B   (with 12 x budget chalets also) 

       Sedia Riverside Hotel   B

       Thamalakane River Lodge   B new campsite (email) - recommended,  

             good security, swimming pool, bar, and very good food.

             On the river, good views and wonderful sunsets.

                 Formerly known as Lehututu Thamalakhane River Lodge

              tel:+267 6800217, cell:72506184, fax:6864313

       Marinas Camp  B

       Cresta Riley's Hotel    M

       Motesetsela Tree Lodge   M

       Kamanga Lodge & Kamanga self catering Apartments  B

                                Sgl P329, Dbl P395 w/secure parking    

         Lulu Kati Kati Lodge B  3 en-suite bdrms in thatched cottage, B&B or SC, pool, boma 

         Motsentsela Tree Lodge M  in a 200 hectare private game reserve, close to Maun

Moremi Campsites - Botswana DWNP

       South Gate campsites   (Privatised - operater - awarded, not handed over yet)

       Third Bridge campsites  (Privatised-operator - Xomae Group)

       Xakanaxa campsites   (Privatised - operater - awarded, not handed over yet)

       North Gate (Khwai) campsites   (Privatised- operator - Mapula Lodge)

Moremi Lodges - in the park

       Xakanaxa Camp  UP

        Pandani's Camp M/UP

        Camp Okuti  UP

        Camp Khwai opens 2009 (status unknown)

        Camp Moremi  UP

Moremi Lodges/campsites outside the park

        Mankwe Bush Lodge & campsites  B/M

    Sankuyu Tshwaragano Community Trust  (email) (alt. email)  

              Kaziikini Community Campsite B   P65 camping P210 hut sc , power points

          Shandereka Cultural Village

              Santawani  Lodge  (alt) M

              Sankuyo Bush Camp  M

              Sankuyo Plains Camp M  unknown completion date

              The above 3 Sankuyu Trust lodge and camps sales/reservations can be handled 

                by Footsteps in Africa.

         Mogotlho Safari Lodge   M  (email)  +00267 686 5788

         Dizhaana Campsite (Mababe Community campsite) 

        Khwai Community Camps (mail) These are basic bush camps, no facilities

             Matswere campsites

             Magotho campsites

             Sable Alley campsites

          Khwai River Lodge   UP

          Khwai Tented Camp

           Tsaro Lodge    Planned opening was 2009

        The Real Mokoro Safaris  Etsha 13   Affordable, self catering mokoro safaris

                  additional information - downloads in -  English  and German

        Mboma Boat Station and motorboats  Moremi

          Xakanaxa Boat Launch Okavango River Safaris Moremi  

              Gcodikwe Lagoon   (Privatised - operator- Xomae Group)

              Gadikwe Island    (Privatised - operator- Xomae Group)     

          Okavango Polers Trust Seronga

          5 nite, 6 day Mokoro Trail  Oddball's  

        Waterways River Safaris   Xakanaxa

          Sepupa Swamp Stop                 

African Animal Adventure Safaris  M     Maun, Southern Delta and Magadikgadi Pans

African Horseback Safaris   UP   Western Delta

Okavango Horse Safaris    UP  Western Delta

Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris       Mashatu Tuli Block

Tuli Safari Lodge & Bush Camps      Tuli Block

Nitani Lodge      Nitani Private Game Reserve  Tuli Block\

Stevensford Game Reserve   B   Tuli Block

   Access by light plane only

           Delta Camp

           Oddballs Camp    M  (rates)

           Oddballs Enclave   M    opening early 2009

           Gunn's Main Camp   M

            Gunn's Bush Camp   M

            Moremi Crossing         New opening July 1 2009

            Camp Okavango  UP   

            Xugana Island Lodge   UP

Accommodations/camping 

          Drotsky's Cabins  B    camping (mail)

          Shakawe Lodge  B  camping  (mail) (mail)

          Xaro Lodge  B   no camping

          Nxamaseri Island Lodge UP   no camping

           Sepupa Swamp Stop   camping  (mail)

           Pepere Island  no camping

           Nguma Island Lodge - Delta Dawn Campsite and self catering chalets B  (mail)

           Guma Lagoon Camp B  camping

           The Real Mokoro Safaris  camping,  seasonal access  view in Google Maps           

Accommodations/camping

           Mbiroba Camp  B   camping  Seronga  Okavango Polers Trust

           Willie's Place campsite  Seronga  CLOSED

     Houseboats> Okavango House Boats  Seronga

           Umvuvu campsite Gao Island  (mail) Rates and activities

           Gudigwa Camp   M

           Mapula Lodge  UP    (alt)

     Savute Campsite - Botswana DWNP 

                      (Privatised - operator-Mapula Lodge)

     Savute Lodges

            Savute Elephant Camp   UP

            Savute Safari Lodge     UP

            Camp Savute  UP   opens in 2009 (status unknown)

            Savute Under Canvas    UP       

     Linyanti Campsite - Botswana DWNP (Privatised - operator-Mapula Lodge)

Linyanti Camps and Lodges

             Linyanti Campsite    opens in 2009 (status unknown) 

             Saile Bush Camp   UP

             Linyanti Bush Camp   UP

             Savute Camp   UP

     Three Baobabs Lodge M    near Kachikau village  new  June 1 2009

     Ghoha Hills Lodge   April 2009 (status unknown)

     Mapororo Lodge    April 2009  (status unknown)

     Buffalo Ridge Campsite -- CLOSED

     Baobab Safari Lodge    UP  OAT Wilderness Safaris

     Muchenje Safari Lodge M

     Chobe Enclave Community Trust   campsite CLOSED near Kavimba

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 Chobe campsites - Botswana DWNP

              Ihaha campsite  

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              Nogatsaa campsite

              Tchinga campsite 

    Chobe Lodges and camps  

        Chobe Under Canvas    UP   

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        Chobe Chilwero   UP  

       Chobe Game Lodge   UP     

     Kasane and Kazungula campsites

         Chobe Safari Lodge    

          Sedudu Lodge  +267 6251748

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          Thebe River Safaris   (mail) (Future website)

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          Ngina’s Safari   +267 6250882

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          Kubu Lodge  

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          Toro Lodge     power points - Has had some problems in the past   

     Kasane and Kazungula accommodations    

                   Chobe Safari Lodge  M (rates)

          Kubu Lodge  M     

          Toro Lodge  B     Not Recommended / Avoid 

          Yawning Hippo Cottages B  (alt) (rates) sc, near the Kazungula ferry crossing

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          Thebe River Safaris    B    (mail) (Future website) Pictures

          The Garden Lodge M  

          Chobe Marina Lodge  M   

          Mowana Safari Lodge M      

          Water Lily Lodge  B   (mail) (mail)  

          Liya Lodge B   (mail)

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           Bophirimo Self Catering   B 

           Bonazazi Lodge ( mail )  B   P330/double room, P440/Family room 

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          Zambezi Queen  M/UP  Luxury Chobe River Safari

      Lesoma Valley Lodge B  no camping

     Elephant Valley Lodge  M    no camping

      Senyati Safari Camp     campsite  recommended (email)(email)

      Liya Lodge campsite   (mail)  Hunters Road

  Pandamatanga

             Panda campsite

            Touch of Africa Safari Lodge     no camping

      Elephant Sands Lodge campsite (53 kms North of Nata)

      Camp Kazuma camping only, self catering Recommended, reservations required

       Kazuma Pan Lodge  B with camping/tented accommodation only Not open yet

 Nata

           Nata Lodge - B   camping @P55pp No advance reservations Reopened in 2009

            Sua Pan Lodge   B   Tel/fax  6211263 camping possible, but not recommended 

           North Gate Lodge     B       News

 Sua Pan - Botswana DWNP

             Kukonje Island Baobab campsites

             Kubu Island Lekhubu Day visitor P50, campsites P75 (Tel/fax 297 9612) 

                      Firewood  P10   Gaing-O Community Trust

 Nata Bird Sanctuary Community Based Campsite  ( South of Nata ~15kms)

Francistown 

   Woodlands Stop Over B campsite 

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   Cresta Marang Hotel M  campsite     

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   Tati River Lodge  B     campsite

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   Cresta Thapama   M    no camping

   Diggers Inn    B   no camping 

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Modumela Game Lodge M    no camping 

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Tshesebe Stop Over Motel   B   no camping

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Domboshaba Lodge and Cultural Village B   camping  Near the Domboshaba Ruins

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    Accommodation/bb std @P330.00 double P389.00; executive  single P420.00 and

    dble P489.00; Tents self contained (toilets/lights shower P250.00, camping  P100.00 pp

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    Guided tours, conference facilities, board room/seminars/ workshops, retreats

    including church, school excursions and educational tours. Shuttle from Francistown to

    Domboshaba on request at a cost. Contact: Patience Tshalibe 72157573; (267)2481071

    fax (267)2481073 email. motlhabap@yahoo.co.uk 

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    Domboshaba Cultural Festival   Oct 2nd 2010

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Kogododo Tented Camp   M    no camping sc tariff possible

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Gweta Lodge  B     campsite   Flickr

Nxai Pan- Botswana DWNP

   Nxai Pan North Campsite

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   Nxai Pan South Campsite  (Privatised - operator- Xomae Group)

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   Baines Campsite    (Privatised - operator- Xomae Group)

Nxai Pan Lodge opened  Feb 1 2009

Makgadikgadi Pans – Botswana DWNP

   Njuca Campsite

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   Khumaga Wildlife Camp 

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Makgadikgadi Pans accomodations

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    Tsoe Lodge opens 2009 

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    Leroo La Tau Lodge  UP        

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    Meno-a-Kwena Tented Camp UP  (alt)                                                 

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    Camp Kalahari UP   

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    Jack’s Camp  UP  

    San Camp UP     Closed Till 2010

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    Makgadikgadi Camp Not recommended 

          camping R70, self catering Meru Tents R350 ,  15 Private campsites

          with BBQ facilities, communal ablution, a bar, swimming pool.

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Rakops

     Xere Motel  B  No camping

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     Sekgwa Sa Metsi Motel  B  No camping

Lethlakane

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      Mikelele Motel B   No camping

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      Boteti Hotel  B      No camping

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      Granny's Lodge   B     No camping

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Camp Lethlakane  campsite 

CKRG Lodges outside the park

   Deception Valley Lodge UP  (alt)  

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   Central Kalahari Game Lodge UP  

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   Kalahari Manor    UP 

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   Haina Safari Lodge- Brakah campsites   UP  

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CKRG Botswana DWNP

   Matswere Gate Campsite

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   Matswere Campsite

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   Kukama Campsite

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   Kori Campsites

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   Sunday Pan campsites    (Privatised- operator- Big Foot Tours)

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   Deception Campsites

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   Manong Campsite

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   Kgoogong Campsite

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   Passarge Valley Campsite

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   Phokoje Campsite

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   San Campsite

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   Letiahau Campsite    (Privatised- operator- Big Foot Tours)  

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   Piper Pan Campsites   (Privatised- operator- Big Foot Tours)

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   Xade Campsite

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   Xaxa Campsite

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   Motopi Campsite    (Privatised- operator- Big Foot Tours)

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   Bape Campsite

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   San Campsite

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   Lekhubu campsite  (Privatised- operator- Big Foot Tours)

CKRG Lodges inside the park

   Kwando Tau Pan Camp- UP open March 2009 

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   Kalahari Plains Camp UP 

Khutse Lodges outside of the park

    Khutse Kalahari Lodge B/M   no camping, approx. 10 km before the East Gate

     New Lodge opening soon        approx. 28kms before the East Gate

Khutse GR – Botswana DWNP

   Khutse Khanke campsites    (Privatised - operator - Big Foot Tours)

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   Khutse Mahurushele Campsites (Privatised - operator - Big Foot Tours)

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   Khutse Molose Campsites   (Privatised - operator - Big Foot Tours)

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   Khutse Moreswe Campsites   (Privatised - operator - Big Foot Tours)

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   Khutse Campsites   (Privatised - operator - Big Foot Tours)

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   Khutse South Gate Campsite

Zanzibar 

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    Limpopo River Lodge    Campsite 

    Lipopo Lipadi Game and Wilderness Reserve  Ownership scheme

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Mafuta Base Campsite       a.k.a Mafuta Adventures.

African Ranch Riverside Camp  Campsite(on the Limpopo)  Highly Recommended 

     22km northeast of Sherwood/ 32km from Groblersbrug/Martins Drift border post.   

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Stevensford Game Ranch  B self catering   

    Game Bird Lodge 

     Lecha Lodge

     Motswedi Lodge 

     Tree Frog Cottage  

     Stevensford River Campsite 

 Martins Drift    

   Kwa Nokeng accomodations & Campsites B 

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Moremi Gorge  2 campsites @ P10pp, P50 entry to the Gorge, 45 kms east of Palapye

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                   Moremi Manonnye Conservation Trust. Rondavels planned.+267 4918244

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Palapye

    Camp Itumela  B    camping P60 chalets single P275 Double P330

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    Cresta Botsalo M

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         Palapye Guesthouse   B     no camping

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    Desert Sands Motel   B       no camping

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    Mokgosi Guest House B     no camping    

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Serowe

    Masama Lodge B campsite  

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    Lentswe Lodge  B   no camping  

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    Khama Rhino Sanctuary B campsites   

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      Serowe Hotel   B  no camping   Single BWP 465 Double 565

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Mahalapye Campsite  P80  +2677 210 1039

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Orange Farm Campsite near Phakalane

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Tlokweng

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     Oasis Motel   B   no camping  

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Gaborone

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    Riverside Lodge B   no camping  

    Planet Lodge  B   self catering possible

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    Cresta Lodge  M

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    Cresta President  M

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    Falcon Crest Suites B   internet in the rooms

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    Citi Camp  campsite      +267 3911912

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    Syringa Hotel        sc

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     Gaborone Stables   campsite with clubhouse ablutions

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     Kleynhans Home B&B  B    sc

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     Road View Lodge   B    sc

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     Yarona Country Lodge  M   no camping

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     Gaborone Dam  camping

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     Motheo Apartments  B    sc   no camping

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     Innisfree Apartments  B     no camping

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     The Kagisong Guest House  B     no camping

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     Sedibeng Lodge  B     no camping

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     Big Five Lodge  B     no camping

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     Windsor Inn  B    sc   no camping  

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Kopong 

     Arne's Country Retreat / Arne's Horse Safari     sc

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Mankgodi 

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     Bahurutshe Cultural Village B   camping

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Molepolole

     Kodisa Lodge  B   no camping  

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Mokolodi Nature Reserve     camping

    Elephant Rock Chalets B   

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    Alexander McCall Smith Traditional Rest Camp B  

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    Hidden Valley Campsite B

Mokolodi Sanctuary  

      Mokolodi Backpackers B . 

St. Claire Lion Park      camping

Lobatse

       Cumberland Hotel B (alt) sc possible                   

Jwaneng

     Jawana Game Park campsites mailto:booking-CMotsholapheko@Debswana.bw +267 5884363

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     Cezar Hotel     B

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     Mokala Lodge    B

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.    Sawa-sawa Lodge  B

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Otse

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      Baratani Lodge  B   no camping 

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Kang

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      Kang Ultra Stop B  campsite 

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      Echo Lodge   B   no camping

Kanye

     Motse Lodge  B  campsite 

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     Lerucama Game Ranch  (alt)    camping, self catering

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Kalahari Rest Lodge     camping

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Gemsbok NP (Kgalagadi Transfrontier)  - Botswana DWNP

    Kaa Gate campsite

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    Kaa campsites

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    Kaa 4x4 trail  Camping (12 Sites x (3p/site) 

    Thupapedi camp

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    Sesatswe camp

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    Lang Rambuka camp

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    Polentswa rest camp

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    Grootbrak campsite

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    Rooiputs rest camp

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    Two Rivers Rest Camp

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    Mosimane camp

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    Matopi camp 1

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    Matopi camp 2

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    Nossob Dune Lodge     open in Mar 2009 (status unknown)

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    Polentswa Lodge  proposed 

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    Marie se Draai Lodge    (RSA?)   open by 2010

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    Unions End Lodge      (RSA?)   open by 2010

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    Rooiputs Lodge         (RSA?)       open by 2010              

Mabuasehube (Kgalagadi Transfrontier) inside the park - Botswana DWNP

    Mabuasehube Entrance  campsite

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    Gb1& 2 campsites  Bosobogolo Pans

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    Gm01 & 02 campsites Monamodi Pan

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    Gmp 1 & 2 campsites  Mpaathutlwa Pan

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    Gma 1,2,3, & 4  campsites  Mabuasehube Pan 

    Gk 1 & 2 campsites  Khiding Pan

    Gl 1 & 2 campsites  Lesholoago Pan

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    Mabuasehube Pan Lodge  open in Mar 2009 (status unknown)

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Mabuasehube outside the park

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     Mabuasehube Lodge open by 2010

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Mabuasehube to Nossob Wilderness and Access Trails Information Download    Map

Ghanzi

      Khurtum Khwe Traditional Camp campsite 

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      Dqae Qare B  campsites x2

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      Kalahari Arms Hotel   B    campsite   

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      Khawa Safari Lodge campsite B  

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      Tautona Lodge  campsite  (alt) B

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     Thakadu Bush Camp campsite (alt)   B     

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Chobokwane rest camp off A2 on way to Namibia

El Fari Campsite-  64 kms north of Ghanzi

Grasslands Safari Lodge M  campsite!  (alt)  80 kms NE of Ghanzi                         

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Edo's Camp    

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Motswiri Lodge  B  camping  (alt)

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Lake Ngami

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        Bosele Lake Ngami Conservation Trust      campsites planned

Tshukumutshu Village rest camp

Tsodilo Hills

   Tsodilo Hills rest camp   Tel +267 650505  Fax +267 650505

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   Tsodilo Hills Chalets

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   Malatso rest camp

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   Shrine Campsite

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   Makoba Woods Campsite

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   Hill Shadow Campsite

Hambukushu rest camp

Ukhwi Community based rest camp

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Ngwatle Community based rest camp

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Ncaang Community based rest camp

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Zutswa community campsite

A major P10-million empowerment project is to be launched next week at the Tsodilo

 Community Initiatives Project by the Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso

 Mokaila.The project entails the construction of an administrative centre, staff

 accommodation, drift fence, drilling and installation of boreholes, development of

 community campsites to be leased to investors, and cultural activities by the community.

 
It is an initiative by Letloa Trust and ToCaDi to facilitate the implementation of the Tsodilo

 Integrated Management Plan.The project is envisaged to improve the Tsodilo World

 Heritage Site as a tourism area, create employment opportunities and income generating

 activities for the community to alleviate poverty and also strengthen community

 development.