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Afri Ski
Ski resort with a single 1.5 km long ski slope (Skiing in Winter only). Lots of other activities on offer during non-ski seasons. It is located just after the Mahlasela pass (3280 m a.s.l.). Huge sign by the road, can't miss it.
Open: Yes
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African Casa/African Aces
Very nice campsite set in the bush with lots of birds and jackals calling at night. Amazing when you think how close to Gaborone you are. 2 or 3 camp sites amongst ready erected tents. Pool (and bar at weekends), also breakfast served (we didn’t check it out), no other meals. Use Google maps or map.me to enter from Phakalane (don’t believe the directions from other starting points). Some dirt road but mainly tarred. Can be noisy at weekends. Good supermarkets etc in Phakalane. We paid P300 per night with Land Rover and Caravan. Call or WhatsApp
Open: Yes
Electricity: Yes - At Sites
Wifi: Yes - Average
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No
Showers: Hot
Water: Potable
Toilets: Running Water
Big Rig Friendly: Yes
Tent Friendly: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Sanitation Dump Station: No
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Aloes Guest House
Chalet rooms are available with a camping site at the bottom of the garden. They have a restaurant and a pool. Camping sites have seating area and a braai area. Undercover kitchen area with sink. 120 ppn. WiFi available near reception.
Open: Yes
Wifi: Yes - Slow
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Showers: Hot
Toilets: Running Water
Big Rig Friendly: Yes
Tent Friendly: Yes
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Audi Camp
Little oasis just outside the city. Beautiful pool/restaurant/bar area with lots of nice seat areas in a lush green environment.
Good food/drinks and fast Wi-Fi.
The people are super-friendly and the camp is well-maintained with clean facilities. Lots of trees and sand ground. Some of the spots have braai stands, a table and electricity.
Tours can be booked here as well, definitely recommend the helicopter ride over the Delta (no doors for the best views)
A place where you can easily stay longer than planned.
Electricity: Yes - At Sites
Wifi: Yes - Average
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Showers: Hot
Water: Potable
Toilets: Running Water
Big Rig Friendly: Yes
Tent Friendly: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes

Augrabies Falls National Park
Very nice place for 1 or 2 days, you can hike (gorge trail 1h or dassie trail 2h30), go to the viewpoints to see the falls (6 platforms) or drive with the car and make 67 km (Hartmann's loop), 82 km (lekkerwater loop) or 91 km (quiver loop) to the game area. we saw giraffes, antelopes and dassies. You can make these loops by 2WD, we made it with a normal car without problem;-)
In the day area, you have picnic area and swimming pool.
opening hours in November: from 7 to 18.
you can sleep inside in chalets or campsite. If you sleep inside or you reserve the restaurant, you can see the falls by night with lights!!!
fuel station, restaurant and small shop inside.
price: FREE for Wild Card or 252 for international adult, 96 for SADC and 43 for South African people.

B334 road
Very sandy road. 4x4 absolutely required. only low speeds possible.
Reduce tire pressure to 1.5 bar and proceed at best pace, don't be shy hammer thru the thick sand. Abundant wildlife! Lots of water after rain

Bob's Campsite
Camping site granted by permission of local tribal chief. Lots of shade under huge trees. Next to the river. Manager in attendance. M50 per night per person. Longdrop toilet but no electricity or potable water. Very pleasant and safe. People pass by but are very friendly.
Electricity: No
Wifi: No
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No
Showers: No
Water: No
Toilets: Pit Toilets
Pet Friendly: Yes

Bonnini Homestay and Camping
There is already an entry under Bonnini Art Residency for this place, but it offers so much more. There are campsites as well as a 3 sleeper room, with a 6 sleeper dormitory- style room upstairs. There is a basic kitchen, a long-drop style toilet, and hot water is provided for washing. The owner, Mannini, has travelled widely, and is a fascinating source of information on local culture and customs. She could not do enough for us (even providing us with freshly baked bread in the morning), and dinner and breakfast can be arranged. Mannini can be contacted on mobile/cell/Whatsapp on +266 5910 3079 or by email on bonninihomestay@gmail.com.
Electricity: No
Wifi: No
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: No
Showers: Bucket
Water: Yes
Toilets: Pit Toilets
Big Rig Friendly: No
Sanitation Dump Station: No

Bulawayo Municipal Caravan Park
Good secure campsite in the middle of Bulawayo.
6$/ppn, kids 3$ (5-12 years, free under 5) and 5$/vehicle per night.
Electricity: Yes - Not at Sites
Wifi: No
Kitchen: No
Showers: Cold
Water: Potable

Camp Silwane
Very nice campsite, just outside the park.
Behind the railway line, just outside Kennedy Gate, opposite Hide Camp inside the park.
35 USD for up to 4 people.
Hot bucket shower, flush toilet, both open to the stars, brai area, fire wood included!
No electricity, but an absolutely brilliant night sky!
Lenmo, the very friendly caretaker, keeps the site and your private ablutions speckless clean.
He will prepare hot water, and start your fire.
He will also help you setting up your tent, and washing your dishes, so basically, he will be your personal butler!
I don't think the last two items are included in his job description, so I think it's appropriate to give him a tip at the end!
There is a waterhole near the campsite, and there were plenty of animal tracks and elephant dung on the campsite, but we didn't see any animals around when we were there.
You need to enter the park at Main Camp in order to pay the park entrance fees, and leave through Kennedy Gate. No payments at Kennedy Gate!
Latest entry through Main Gate at 16:00, you need to leave through Kennedy at 18:00!
You need to pay park fees for the first and last day (and of course for the days in between), no free transit!
Electricity: No
Showers: Bucket
Water: Yes
Sanitation Dump Station: No

Chobe Safari Lodge
An amazing lodge, with a beautiful pool deck overlooking the Chobe River. Camping facilities are just next door, but you’re able to make full use of lodge facilities. Perfect way to relax and recover after ‘being bush’ for a week. 225pula pp. Campsite itself is very popular and thus busy, even in low season, and we didn’t like the pitches that much. (in fact only a few are anywhere near level) Although every site is private and trees do separate one site from another, it was all very near to each other (very near!!!). After being in the wild one week being with all the space and quietness, it was not very nice here. Too many people, too much noise, too little space. Also you don’t get to choose your own spot. Even if you book a spot well in advance they will mess up your booking. Twice this happened to us.
If you can ask for Site 3, there is lots of headroom for RTT shade and near abluition block.
Electricity: Yes - At Sites
Wifi: Yes - Fast
Restaurant: Yes
Pet Friendly: No

Chunga Lagoon Wilderness Camp
No facilities, limited view unless you can sit on top of your vehicle. This is the end of the established road. But you can continue further north. The reeds are high all year round. There is a small gap every now and then. Fantastic birdlife. Expect rubbish, cattle, fishermen and woodloggers around.
Good road until the mine, thereafter 10km which will get challenging after heavy rains.
Showers: No
Water: No
Toilets: No

CKT02 in CKGR - San Pan
Beautiful camping site still run by the DWNR (30 pula pppn, excl. entrance fee, paid at the office in Maun, Gaborone or Ghanzi). Bucket shower and toilet are working and the view over the pan is beautiful with giraff, oryx and springbok!
Showers: Bucket
Water: No
Toilets: Pit Toilets

Coral Tree Campsite
One campsite up a mountain track with magnificent views. It has a covered kitchen area, plunge pool and deck and private ablutions. It is only accessible via 4x4. We towed a small caravan to the site. There is no electricity but the kitchen area does have solar panels with 12v lights. It can be described as a luxury campsite.
Big Rig Friendly: No

Crocodile Lodge
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Dragon's Peak
Well-equipped camping with swimming pools (although green water), big playground, very well-maintained ablutions (with baths). Washing machines and dryers. Drakensberg boys choir (very good show!), shop, restaurant, horse riding, helicopter flights on premises. Open Wifi on and off [at reception and restaurant only], but good connection with Vodacom. Loud ibis and cheeky vervet monkeys.
Wifi: Yes - Average
Showers: Warm
Water: Non-Potable

Elephants Pool
Warning : it’s an elephant hunting area between 1st April and end of June. (see check-in)
Nice and quiet wild camp close to a pool where animals come. We have just seen some elephants in the evening. Under a camelthorn tree and well hidden from the road by a small mopanes woodland. Zero traffic on the road in night.
Caution, can be muddy in the rain season.
Showers: No
Toilets: No

End of tarred road between Katse and Thaba-Tseka
Beautiful landscape and nice little villages along the road. just be aware that it takes longer due to the gravel road

Flughafen Johannesburg
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Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, ZAF

Gate before Robins Camp. You have to sign in a book
10$ ppn when you stay overnight in the park
20$ ppn when staying outside
10$ for the car for 5 days without leaving the park
Note when you arrive in the morning the ticket is valid until 6pm the next day if staying in the park.

Ghoha Gate
Ghoha entrance gate of the Chobe national park.
You can't book any Campsites here

Ihaha Campsite
Campsite with stands spread along the Chobe River. Braai and fire pit. Central ablutions. Unfenced. Run by kwalate.
Now 235 pula for SADC a night. It's difficult to pay via ABSA bank in town
Water: Non-Potable
Pet Friendly: No
150 US$ for foreigners

KaingU Lodge
Magical place right on the eastern bank of Kafue (hippos, crocs) inside the GMA. large grassy and well maintained sites with lots of shade, fireplace, sink, clean private ablutions with hot showers. No electricity but possible to charge phones at lodge. When we were there, there were no guests at the lodge so we were welcome to spend time in the main lodge area with WiFi.
Staff (friendliest and most knowledgeable we have met) went out of their way to make sure we have a great stay and the owner couple is amazing!
Activities are not cheap but still good value: boat cruise, game drive in Kafue (they have cars parked on the other side of river), walking safari etc. we did the canoe excursion and loved it.
To get there, you turn south approx 60km east of the main Kafue bridge towards Itezhi-Tezhi. After 48kms you turn right towards the lodge (signposted, another 42kms). Lots of tsetse on the way but none at the lodge.
Only 3 sites so best to email (lodge does not have a phone connection) ahead - info@kaingu-lodge.com
Price is 25$ pppn, includes firewood. Not the cheapest but so worth it. Ended up staying 3 nights and it was a highlight of our six month trip
Electricity: Yes - Not at Sites
Wifi: Yes - Fast
Water: Natural Source
Big Rig Friendly: No
Pet Friendly: No

Kasabushi Camp
A family-operated River Camp inside the Kafue National Park. With 5 shady river-view sites for up to 3 vehicles or tents, giving campers space and privacy. Trailer and truck-friendly sites available, pre-booking is recommended.
Shared facilities: two waterfall showers, two wash basins, two flushing toilets; dishwashing area with hot & cold running water.
Private fireplace and use of a braai stand included, firewood at extra cost.
Resident pods of hippos wallowing in the river. Elephants cross from the island to the mainland later in the dry season.
Open all year. No minimum of nights required.
For bookings use:
info@kasabushi.com or WhatsApp the owner: +260 979 66 83 43 (Tessa)
'Into The Wild' Campsite
(June – November) for true adventurers and wildlife lovers. Very basic facilities with long drop toilet and bucket shower. Private little beach to enjoy the natural pools in between the granite boulders.
Electricity: Yes - Not at Sites
Wifi: Yes - Slow
Water: Natural Source
https://kasabushi.com
30-40US$

Katoyana Campsite
Five large shady campsites, each with a shelter and a table. Central ablutions, flush toilet and cold shower, clean and rustic. The camp is unfenced, we had hyaena in the evenings. There is a very helpful camp attendant who can provide firewood. Truly a special place! USD15 pppn. Plus park fees.
Showers: Warm

Khami ruins
antique city of the Torwa (pre-Shona) civilisation from 1640
small interesting museum at the reception
open everyday from 9am to 5pm
foreigner fee: 10$/adult 5$/child from 5 to 12
picnic area on site
not much visitors, we were alone.

Khotso Horse Trails and Overland Campsite
Well-established horse ranch, backpackers and campsite. Lovely, friendly owners Steve and Lulu will make you feel very welcome. Overlanders themselves, they have just completed a full renovation/ upgrade of the campsite to make it more "overland vehicle" friendly. Newly built ablution blocks with two hot/ cold showers, communal kitchen area with simple gas hob and fridge/ freezer for campers to use. Spacious camping area with nicely positioned level plots spread down a gentle slope, under trees so lots of shade and looking out across the mountains and adjacent to a stream. Big rigs may struggle to get onto campsite but there are plenty of other spaces to park under the trees, alongside the site itself. Khotso has over a hundred horses and specialises in a variety of horse trails. Lots of nice walks around farm and slightly further afield, some great hiking in the Drakensberg mountains ( e.g. Garden Castle and Cobham KZN reserves). Typical, friendly backpacker style atmosphere with good, hearty breakfast and dinner available if required. Very easy place to stay for more than just a few days. We paid 120ZAR ppn including electricity and wifi. We were visiting Sept 2016.
Electricity: Yes
Wifi: Yes - Slow

Khwai Hippo Pool Campsite
New campsite next to Khwai, open since 2022. Very well signposted from Khwai. There are several campsites along the "Hippo Pools", a junction of the Khwai River. So you can see Hippos and elephants out of your roof tent, really nice.
Absolutions are really new and in good condition. Warm water is generated by coal. New campsites are still being built. Each campsite has a picnic table and a Braii stand on request. Firewood is offered free of charge. All campsites are right on the river and well-shaded.
Activities such as mokoro tours, boat tours or fishing trips are also offered.
We stayed 2 nights, second night we changed the campsite for a better view (last picture)
Water: Non-Potable

Kruger N.P. - Punda Maria
Not the most organized campground, no specific campsites and you just had to find a free area. Water and power points around in the campground, but not enough power points to everyone. Nice toilet and shower block with hot water. A small kitchen to cook and do dishes. Restaurant and a small shop at the reception. There was also a water hole with a shelter where you could sit and watch the animals at the campsite. 136 rand (we were four people sharing a site)

Kruger N.P. - Tsendze Rustic Campsite
Large shady pitches, quiet place.
www.sanparks.org
reservations@sanparks.org
Sanitation Dump Station: Yes

Kwale Community Camp
Kwale camp is located in the southern part of the Liuwa Plain National Park. This community campsite offers five shaded campsites with warm water showers (solar) and flush toilets, managed by the local community in association with African Parks.
Water tap for cleaning dishes.
Very friendly staff. They also provide fire wood (15-20 kwatcha)
No electricity.
Weak signal with Airtel and MTN (MTN works a bit better)
Water: Natural Source

Lesotho Border
Also very easy border crossing here. From ZA to Lesotho. Stamp out your passport in South Africa at the immigration before crossing the bridge. Drive over the bridge and park your car. Get the Stamp of Lesotho and pay your road tax at the gate (30ZAR under 2000KG or 60ZAR for bigger cars, trucks i don’t remember). No bribes or checkings on the car. Austrian passport and no Cdp. Tip from Namibia was expired since 6 months but nobody asks.

Liseli Lodge and campsite
The camp site is part of the Liseli Lodge. You can use the facilities of the Lodge including pool (at additional charge of 50 Kw. pp), the restaurant, WiFi and ablution facilities. We paid 290Kw pppn including a good, English, breakfast.
Water: Yes

liuwa Reception
Here is the new reception to pay the permit and camping for the Liuwa Plain Nationalpark. The entry fee is per night and you have to leave the NP next day afternoon. We paid 100 KW for the pontoon and for the park as International:
40 USD ppn
15 USD vehicle
15 USD ppn camping

Maanlig Resort
Campsite on edge of lake with toilets, shower, BBQ and shade
Quiet, reception closes at 5 but owner lives on site.
R450 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Accessed on rough road, best for 4x4.
Beautiful clean site and toilet block
Showers: Warm

Mababe Gate
Mababe gate to the Chobe national park.
They sell firewood here.

Mababe River Lodge & Campsite
Brand new lodge & campsite just opening now. Camping unfenced in the bush. Each spot with it's own electricity, hot shower, toilet, braai, and shelter. Common area with pool, restaurant (opening in a few days), and apparently Wifi.
Camped here for 1 night but the owner didn’t really care about me. Didn’t feel welcome and didn’t like the attitude. Will not come back.
Wifi: Yes - Fast

Magoebaskloof Rest Camp
Beautiful location on top of hill. Some renovations in progress when we stayed. 5 grassy campsites with electricity, ablutions, big pool. Access around rondavels for bigger rigs is tricky. Restaurant, wifi, nice staff. R225 pppn camping.

Mahai Camp Site @ Royal Natal
Nice spot good starting point for hikes. We did Tiger Falls 3h, and Thugela gorge 7h. ablution clean, sites grassy some with shade. 130Rppn for sites without power.
082 459 0279 Conservation Manager (all hours), 036 438 6310 Visitor's Centre (office hours)
Sanitation Dump Station: Yes

Makgadikgadi Adventure Camp
Community campsite in the pan area with European showers and ablutions and braai stands on sites but in an awkward location and very dusty. Reception by staff was very strange and we were ignored and private conversations continued until someone attended to us. We normally support community initiatives but don't really see a future in this particular place especially as there are ample opportunities for bush camping so did not stay. Hope our first impression was wrong and someone will revise it. 100Pula (8€) pp
Showers: Yes

Maletsunyane Waterfall
Place with a great view of the waterfall. Reachable by an 8 km gravel road (30 minutes), but possible with 2x4. Also a nice overnight site, but very cold!!
You can also walk there from Semonkong lodge, a nice one-hour walk through the villages.

Mamohase
Very nice place to stay with a beautiful view, nice short walks around. Camping price 55 pp pn, also rooms available prices starting at 300 rand. Lovely owner, also possible to serve dinner and breakfast. Guided walks or with pony's available as well. We would stay here again. Road is good for motorcycles, 4x4 and high 2x4

Maseru Backpackers (Lesotho Durham Link)
Backpackers lodge with chalets, dorms and camping on outskirts of Maseru - far enough away to be comfortable and relatively quiet. M100 pppn camping overlooking lake and suburbs. Also acts as an activity centre incorporating canoeing and watersports as well as cultural visits. Not the most vibrant place but adequate, particularly if one has one's own transport.

Masoba-soba Lodge, Chalets and Camping
A beautiful traditional Sotho camp with 7 pristine rondavels with thatch roofs as chalets. Bar, food, camping and small shop also available. Chalet Price R800 per night, breakfast included.

Matobo NP Main Entrance
Matobo NP, main entrance.
As a day visitor from outside of Zimbabwe you pay $15 pp plus $10 for a foreign registered vehicle.
For camping at one of their three campsites you pay $27 per site and $8 pp plus $10 for a foreign registered vehicle.
They don’t provide maps or anything else.
If you want to visit any sites (monuments and rock paintings it’s an other $10 pp).
USD only for foreign visitors (no bonds).
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Muchenje Campsite & Cottages
Nice place with lots of shade.
Large sandy spots with braai spot, fireplace and sink.
Ablutions nicely done.
Small pool.
Communal terrace for watching the sun go down.
Good internet at reception only.
Email: bookings@muchenjecampsite.com
220 pula pppn (April 2022).

Mukalabumbu camp
Nice new campsite with 5 places, some spots view a view on the plain. Good ablutions with a solar shower.

Nandi falls
Worth it, as pictures prove. Take the shorter way

Ngonye Falls Community Campsite
Fantastic beach nearby and the facilities were great
Toilets: No

Nossob
Main camp in KTP. Shop, fuel, pool. Cost:ZAR 250/ 2people + car

Openmine Caravan Park Kimberley
Municipal Campsite with corresponding quality. Big grassy camp with trees and shade. A bit rundown ablution but hot shower, power points and toilets are working. Acceptable cleanliness.
The big advantage is the proximity to the Big Hole touristic complex at 200 or 300 meters walking distance.
Paid 238 rands for 2 pensioners and one motorhome.

Oranje Toyota & Lexus

Panorama Rest Camp
Well maintained site with great view over the gorge, good ablution and free wifi in the restaurant. Has a (infinity) pool with awesome view.
+27 13 1091767, ruskamp@lantic.net
Big rigs are limited where they can park up

Passarge CKPAS-02
Large private and secluded stand (unfenced) with fire place. Shade. Shower cubicle with bucket. Bring everything. Cost:ZAR250

Piet Retief, Waterside Lodge
Small campsite behind the Lodge. 5 sites at the pool. 150 ZAR for a site with electricity. Nice restaurant with wifi. On walking distance to the shops.

Pretoriuskop
Small sites next to cottages. No visibility of park, only at the spots near the fence. Restaurant, swimming pool, laundromat, ablution blocks and shop present

Robins Camp
Spacious campsite with new abolutions. All renovated and construction is still ongoing. 15$ per person with RSA ID, 20$ international. Bar Restaurant and game viewing tower on top of the museum. No mobile signal, therefore no Ecocash payment. No diesel but they have WiFi.

Rockview Lodge and Camping
Situated just west of Nelspruit this amazing lodge and campground is a great staging post for Kruger National Park

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
280 Hektar Private Nature reserve in the mountains with hikes. 1.5km off the N4, perfect for a stop over for a couple of days. 13 Campsites, great restaurant, pool, playground, next to river with drinking water quality. gravel road in was no problem with the rented motorhome.

Savuti Campsite
Campsite with nicely spread stands. Unfenced. Braai and stand pipe. Central ablutions. Cost:250 Pula, USD 51 per person per night for international guests.
Generator on all day for electricity.

Sehlabathebe National Park
Either camp next to the new lodge (with ablutions) or further into the park next to the depleted old lodge (with no facilities). No mobile reception.
• 4x4 Vehicle access only
Showers: Yes
Toilets: Yes

Good place to stock up on food and drinks before entering the park!
Groceries: Yes

St Francis Mission
We ask the autorisation to stay for the night at the Sister of the mission. Very quiet and frendly people. We make a donation for the school.

St. Lucia - Sugarloaf Camp
Large campsite with mix of fields and secluded places. Close to but not at beach.

Sterkfontein Dam Resort
Campsite on peninsula. Great views on lake and escarpment. On the road to amphitheatre. R100 pppn

the beehive
its a beautiful campsite with all you need

Thorn Tree House and Tented Camp
Thorn Tree House Chalets and Tents is halfway between Livingstone and Victoria Falls. It is a beautifully maintained campground with some chalets and tented accommodation. Most rigs will be able to access the site. It has clean ablutions with hot water. There is a bar and lounge area and a swimming pool where one can relax. The kitchen is spotless and well-equipped. Wifi. The staff are very attentive and polite. As it is in a wildlife corridor, sometimes wild animals visit; there are no predators.
Electricity: Yes

Tsodilo Hills (museum and bushmen paintings)
Incredible place to see lots of high quality fascinating bushmen paintings, as well as a beautiful landscape. Entrance to the site is 50 pula per person, but be aware that this will only allow you to visit the museum. Viewing the paintings is only possible with a guide, which will be further cost. The shortest walk (approx. 2.5hrs) costs 120 pula in total. Well worth every penny though. Our guide was fantastic and the tour far exceeded our expectations.

Ukhahlamba / Drakensberg Park Hiker's Parking
Secure trailhead parking next to guard stand for entry to hotel. There's a large map showing the various hikes in the area, including to Cathedral Peak. The guards also have some hiking info. Day visitors pay 50pp or free with Wild Card. Beautiful area.

Urban Camp
Well located campsite for organizing things in town, quite calm for being so close to town, pitches have electricity, sun shades and braai area, several ablution facilities spread over the area, free wifi in bar area, bar which also serves kudu and crocodile burgers, 199N$ pppn, discounts for longer stays / world travellers (180 pppn). NOTE: Rate is now N$240 (N$215 for overlanders). 2023.

Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp
Lodge and campground located right next to the Kosi Bay Mouth KZN park entrance gate, 5 km from the Mozambique border. Utshwayelo is the name for the reed fishing kralls used by the Tsonga people, and all the camp sites here are surrounded by reed fencing. Sites are private, very big, and under the shade of large, beautiful trees. Each has a braai, water tap and electricity for 4 hours from 18:00 - 22:00 (Update: worked all day long in October 2020). Facilities include clean ablutions with hot water, a pool, an honest bar. There's a kitchen, which we used in low season in February. It may be reserved for people staying in chalets and luxury tents in high season. Permits to drive into the park are issued at reception. (4x4 required). Ken, who runs the place, is very helpful. The property is a partnership with the local Tsonga community. Cost is R190 per person.

Victoria Falls Rest Camp
Huge, relaxed area in the middle of the town. Bungalows and camping spots under trees and on green grass. 15 15-minute walking distance to the falls (you can hear them at night). Free electricity at sites, good ablutions and nice pool. Free Wifi, but slow. Laundry is $5 USD per (small) bag. Don't miss the excellent "In Da Belly Restaurant" at the Pool. They serve excellent meals at reasonable prices (try the crumbed Warthog Schnitzel with Garlic Sauce, Chips and Salad at 12 USD for example). The only downside is the constant helicopter noise above town (although this applies to the whole area). They wanted $10 USD pppn plus $7 USD for the car per night but we negotiated and then they skipped the Car Fee (so it was only 10 USD pppn). No charge for motorcycle.

Weenen Nature Reserve (KZN Parks)
Beautiful National Park (no cats) and nice campsite

Wild Camp With a View1
Hillside camping spot. Visible from the road and near to a village but it has a great view. Friendly people approached me, including a security guard for the area.

Xade Gate camp
Camp next to the Xade gate from Central Kalahari.
They have a few spots, but feels more like wild camping.
There is an ablution block, but there is no running water because the elephants broke it.
And know that the roads around here are very sandy!
(The only 'down' part is the generator that is running most of the time for the rangers. )

Zelda guest farm
Simple Campsite on a game farm. They have a porcupine, Emus and two young Leopards in fenced areas around the campsite. 100N$ pp/night including animal feeding tour

20240903_Urban Camp – Zelda guest farm
Urban Camp
Well located campsite for organizing things in town, quite calm for being so close to town, pitches have electricity, sun shades and braai area, several ablution facilities spread over the area, free wifi in bar area, bar which also serves kudu and crocodile burgers, 199N$ pppn, discounts for longer stays / world travellers (180 pppn). NOTE: Rate is now N$240 (N$215 for overlanders). 2023.
Zelda guest farm
Simple Campsite on a game farm. They have a porcupine, Emus and two young Leopards in fenced areas around the campsite. 100N$ pp/night including animal feeding tour

20240904_Zelda guest farm – Xade Gate camp
Zelda guest farm
Simple Campsite on a game farm. They have a porcupine, Emus and two young Leopards in fenced areas around the campsite. 100N$ pp/night including animal feeding tour
Xade Gate camp
Camp next to the Xade gate from Central Kalahari.
They have a few spots, but feels more like wild camping.
There is an ablution block, but there is no running water because the elephants broke it.
And know that the roads around here are very sandy!
(The only 'down' part is the generator that is running most of the time for the rangers. )

20240905_Xade Gate camp – CKT02 in CKGR - San Pan
Xade Gate camp
Camp next to the Xade gate from Central Kalahari.
They have a few spots, but feels more like wild camping.
There is an ablution block, but there is no running water because the elephants broke it.
And know that the roads around here are very sandy!
(The only 'down' part is the generator that is running most of the time for the rangers. )
CKT02 in CKGR - San Pan
Beautiful camping site still run by the DWNR (30 pula pppn, excl. entrance fee, paid at the office in Maun, Gaborone or Ghanzi). Bucket shower and toilet are working and the view over the pan is beautiful with giraff, oryx and springbok!

20240906_San Pan – Passarge2
CKT02 in CKGR - San Pan
Beautiful camping site still run by the DWNR (30 pula pppn, excl. entrance fee, paid at the office in Maun, Gaborone or Ghanzi). Bucket shower and toilet are working and the view over the pan is beautiful with giraff, oryx and springbok!
Passarge CKPAS-02
Large private and secluded stand (unfenced) with fire place. Shade. Shower cubicle with bucket. Bring everything. Cost:ZAR250

20240907-08_Passarge2 – Tsodilo Hills
Passarge CKPAS-02
Large private and secluded stand (unfenced) with fire place. Shade. Shower cubicle with bucket. Bring everything. Cost:ZAR250
Tsodilo Hills (museum and bushmen paintings)
Incredible place to see lots of high quality fascinating bushmen paintings, as well as a beautiful landscape. Entrance to the site is 50 pula per person, but be aware that this will only allow you to visit the museum. Viewing the paintings is only possible with a guide, which will be further cost. The shortest walk (approx. 2.5hrs) costs 120 pula in total. Well worth every penny though. Our guide was fantastic and the tour far exceeded our expectations.

20240909_Tsodilo Hills
Tsodilo Hills (museum and bushmen paintings)
Incredible place to see lots of high quality fascinating bushmen paintings, as well as a beautiful landscape. Entrance to the site is 50 pula per person, but be aware that this will only allow you to visit the museum. Viewing the paintings is only possible with a guide, which will be further cost. The shortest walk (approx. 2.5hrs) costs 120 pula in total. Well worth every penny though. Our guide was fantastic and the tour far exceeded our expectations.

20240910_Tsodilo Hills – Maun
Audi Camp
Little oasis just outside the city. Beautiful pool/restaurant/bar area with lots of nice seat areas in a lush green environment.
Good food/drinks and fast Wi-Fi.
The people are super-friendly and the camp is well-maintained with clean facilities. Lots of trees and sand ground. Some of the spots have braai stands, a table and electricity.
Tours can be booked here as well, definitely recommend the helicopter ride over the Delta (no doors for the best views)
A place where you can easily stay longer than planned.

Audi Camp
Little oasis just outside the city. Beautiful pool/restaurant/bar area with lots of nice seat areas in a lush green environment.
Good food/drinks and fast Wi-Fi.
The people are super-friendly and the camp is well-maintained with clean facilities. Lots of trees and sand ground. Some of the spots have braai stands, a table and electricity.
Tours can be booked here as well, definitely recommend the helicopter ride over the Delta (no doors for the best views)
A place where you can easily stay longer than planned.

20240914_Audi Camp – Khwai Hippo Pool Campsite
Khwai Hippo Pool Campsite
New campsite next to Khwai, open since 2022. Very well signposted from Khwai. There are several campsites along the "Hippo Pools", a junction of the Khwai River. So you can see Hippos and elephants out of your roof tent, really nice.
Absolutions are really new and in good condition. Warm water is generated by coal. New campsites are still being built. Each campsite has a picnic table and a Braii stand on request. Firewood is offered free of charge. All campsites are right on the river and well-shaded.
Activities such as mokoro tours, boat tours or fishing trips are also offered.
We stayed 2 nights, second night we changed the campsite for a better view (last picture)

20240915_Khwai Hippo Pool Campsite
Khwai Hippo Pool Campsite
New campsite next to Khwai, open since 2022. Very well signposted from Khwai. There are several campsites along the "Hippo Pools", a junction of the Khwai River. So you can see Hippos and elephants out of your roof tent, really nice.
Absolutions are really new and in good condition. Warm water is generated by coal. New campsites are still being built. Each campsite has a picnic table and a Braii stand on request. Firewood is offered free of charge. All campsites are right on the river and well-shaded.
Activities such as mokoro tours, boat tours or fishing trips are also offered.
We stayed 2 nights, second night we changed the campsite for a better view (last picture)

20240916_Khwai Hippo Pool Campsite – Mababe River Lodge & Campsite
Mababe River Lodge & Campsite
Brand new lodge & campsite just opening now. Camping unfenced in the bush. Each spot with it's own electricity, hot shower, toilet, braai, and shelter. Common area with pool, restaurant (opening in a few days), and apparently Wifi.
Camped here for 1 night but the owner didn’t really care about me. Didn’t feel welcome and didn’t like the attitude. Will not come back.

20240917_Mababe River Lodge & Campsite – Muchenje Campsite & Cottages
Mababe River Lodge & Campsite
Brand new lodge & campsite just opening now. Camping unfenced in the bush. Each spot with it's own electricity, hot shower, toilet, braai, and shelter. Common area with pool, restaurant (opening in a few days), and apparently Wifi.
Camped here for 1 night but the owner didn’t really care about me. Didn’t feel welcome and didn’t like the attitude. Will not come back.
Mababe Gate
Mababe gate to the Chobe national park.
They sell firewood here.
Savuti Campsite
Campsite with nicely spread stands. Unfenced. Braai and stand pipe. Central ablutions. Cost:250 Pula, USD 51 per person per night for international guests.
Generator on all day for electricity.
B334 road
Very sandy road. 4x4 absolutely required. only low speeds possible.
Reduce tire pressure to 1.5 bar and proceed at best pace, don't be shy hammer thru the thick sand. Abundant wildlife! Lots of water after rain
Ghoha Gate
Ghoha entrance gate of the Chobe national park.
You can't book any Campsites here
Elephants Pool
Warning : it’s an elephant hunting area between 1st April and end of June. (see check-in)
Nice and quiet wild camp close to a pool where animals come. We have just seen some elephants in the evening. Under a camelthorn tree and well hidden from the road by a small mopanes woodland. Zero traffic on the road in night.
Caution, can be muddy in the rain season.
Muchenje Campsite & Cottages
Nice place with lots of shade.
Large sandy spots with braai spot, fireplace and sink.
Ablutions nicely done.
Small pool.
Communal terrace for watching the sun go down.
Good internet at reception only.
Email: bookings@muchenjecampsite.com
220 pula pppn (April 2022).

20240918_Muchenje Campsite & Cottages – Chobe Safari Lodge
Muchenje Campsite & Cottages
Nice place with lots of shade.
Large sandy spots with braai spot, fireplace and sink.
Ablutions nicely done.
Small pool.
Communal terrace for watching the sun go down.
Good internet at reception only.
Email: bookings@muchenjecampsite.com
220 pula pppn (April 2022).
Ihaha Campsite
Campsite with stands spread along the Chobe River. Braai and fire pit. Central ablutions. Unfenced. Run by kwalate.
Now 235 pula for SADC a night. It's difficult to pay via ABSA bank in town
150 US$ for foreigners
Chobe Safari Lodge
An amazing lodge, with a beautiful pool deck overlooking the Chobe River. Camping facilities are just next door, but you’re able to make full use of lodge facilities. Perfect way to relax and recover after ‘being bush’ for a week. 225pula pp. Campsite itself is very popular and thus busy, even in low season, and we didn’t like the pitches that much. (in fact only a few are anywhere near level) Although every site is private and trees do separate one site from another, it was all very near to each other (very near!!!). After being in the wild one week being with all the space and quietness, it was not very nice here. Too many people, too much noise, too little space. Also you don’t get to choose your own spot. Even if you book a spot well in advance they will mess up your booking. Twice this happened to us.
If you can ask for Site 3, there is lots of headroom for RTT shade and near abluition block.

20240919_Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge
An amazing lodge, with a beautiful pool deck overlooking the Chobe River. Camping facilities are just next door, but you’re able to make full use of lodge facilities. Perfect way to relax and recover after ‘being bush’ for a week. 225pula pp. Campsite itself is very popular and thus busy, even in low season, and we didn’t like the pitches that much. (in fact only a few are anywhere near level) Although every site is private and trees do separate one site from another, it was all very near to each other (very near!!!). After being in the wild one week being with all the space and quietness, it was not very nice here. Too many people, too much noise, too little space. Also you don’t get to choose your own spot. Even if you book a spot well in advance they will mess up your booking. Twice this happened to us.
If you can ask for Site 3, there is lots of headroom for RTT shade and near abluition block.

20240920_Chobe Safari Lodge – Ngonye Falls Community Campsite
Sikaunzwe
Ngonye Falls Community Campsite
Fantastic beach nearby and the facilities were great

20240921_Ngonye Falls Community Campsite – Kwale Community Camp 1
Ngonye Falls Community Campsite
Fantastic beach nearby and the facilities were great
liuwa Reception
Here is the new reception to pay the permit and camping for the Liuwa Plain Nationalpark. The entry fee is per night and you have to leave the NP next day afternoon. We paid 100 KW for the pontoon and for the park as International:
40 USD ppn
15 USD vehicle
15 USD ppn camping
Kwale Community Camp
Kwale camp is located in the southern part of the Liuwa Plain National Park. This community campsite offers five shaded campsites with warm water showers (solar) and flush toilets, managed by the local community in association with African Parks.
Water tap for cleaning dishes.
Very friendly staff. They also provide fire wood (15-20 kwatcha)
No electricity.
Weak signal with Airtel and MTN (MTN works a bit better)

20240922_Kwale Community Camp – Mukalabumbu camp
Kwale Community Camp
Kwale camp is located in the southern part of the Liuwa Plain National Park. This community campsite offers five shaded campsites with warm water showers (solar) and flush toilets, managed by the local community in association with African Parks.
Water tap for cleaning dishes.
Very friendly staff. They also provide fire wood (15-20 kwatcha)
No electricity.
Weak signal with Airtel and MTN (MTN works a bit better)
Mukalabumbu camp
Nice new campsite with 5 places, some spots view a view on the plain. Good ablutions with a solar shower.

20240923_Mukalabumbu camp – Katoyana Campsite
Mukalabumbu camp
Nice new campsite with 5 places, some spots view a view on the plain. Good ablutions with a solar shower.
Katoyana Campsite
Five large shady campsites, each with a shelter and a table. Central ablutions, flush toilet and cold shower, clean and rustic. The camp is unfenced, we had hyaena in the evenings. There is a very helpful camp attendant who can provide firewood. Truly a special place! USD15 pppn. Plus park fees.

20240924_Katoyana Campsite – Liseli Lodge and campsite
Katoyana Campsite
Five large shady campsites, each with a shelter and a table. Central ablutions, flush toilet and cold shower, clean and rustic. The camp is unfenced, we had hyaena in the evenings. There is a very helpful camp attendant who can provide firewood. Truly a special place! USD15 pppn. Plus park fees.
Liseli Lodge and campsite
The camp site is part of the Liseli Lodge. You can use the facilities of the Lodge including pool (at additional charge of 50 Kw. pp), the restaurant, WiFi and ablution facilities. We paid 290Kw pppn including a good, English, breakfast.

20240925_Liseli Lodge – Kasabushi Camp
Liseli Lodge and campsite
The camp site is part of the Liseli Lodge. You can use the facilities of the Lodge including pool (at additional charge of 50 Kw. pp), the restaurant, WiFi and ablution facilities. We paid 290Kw pppn including a good, English, breakfast.
Kasabushi Camp
A family-operated River Camp inside the Kafue National Park. With 5 shady river-view sites for up to 3 vehicles or tents, giving campers space and privacy. Trailer and truck-friendly sites available, pre-booking is recommended.
Shared facilities: two waterfall showers, two wash basins, two flushing toilets; dishwashing area with hot & cold running water.
Private fireplace and use of a braai stand included, firewood at extra cost.
Resident pods of hippos wallowing in the river. Elephants cross from the island to the mainland later in the dry season.
Open all year. No minimum of nights required.
For bookings use:
info@kasabushi.com or WhatsApp the owner: +260 979 66 83 43 (Tessa)
'Into The Wild' Campsite
(June – November) for true adventurers and wildlife lovers. Very basic facilities with long drop toilet and bucket shower. Private little beach to enjoy the natural pools in between the granite boulders.
https://kasabushi.com
30-40US$

20240926_Kasabushi Camp
Kasabushi Camp
A family-operated River Camp inside the Kafue National Park. With 5 shady river-view sites for up to 3 vehicles or tents, giving campers space and privacy. Trailer and truck-friendly sites available, pre-booking is recommended.
Shared facilities: two waterfall showers, two wash basins, two flushing toilets; dishwashing area with hot & cold running water.
Private fireplace and use of a braai stand included, firewood at extra cost.
Resident pods of hippos wallowing in the river. Elephants cross from the island to the mainland later in the dry season.
Open all year. No minimum of nights required.
For bookings use:
info@kasabushi.com or WhatsApp the owner: +260 979 66 83 43 (Tessa)
'Into The Wild' Campsite
(June – November) for true adventurers and wildlife lovers. Very basic facilities with long drop toilet and bucket shower. Private little beach to enjoy the natural pools in between the granite boulders.
https://kasabushi.com
30-40US$

20240927a_Kasabushi Camp – KaingU Lodge
Spinal Road2
Spinal Road

20240927b_Kasabushi Camp – KaingU Lodge
Spinal Road1
Spinal Road
KaingU Lodge
Magical place right on the eastern bank of Kafue (hippos, crocs) inside the GMA. large grassy and well maintained sites with lots of shade, fireplace, sink, clean private ablutions with hot showers. No electricity but possible to charge phones at lodge. When we were there, there were no guests at the lodge so we were welcome to spend time in the main lodge area with WiFi.
Staff (friendliest and most knowledgeable we have met) went out of their way to make sure we have a great stay and the owner couple is amazing!
Activities are not cheap but still good value: boat cruise, game drive in Kafue (they have cars parked on the other side of river), walking safari etc. we did the canoe excursion and loved it.
To get there, you turn south approx 60km east of the main Kafue bridge towards Itezhi-Tezhi. After 48kms you turn right towards the lodge (signposted, another 42kms). Lots of tsetse on the way but none at the lodge.
Only 3 sites so best to email (lodge does not have a phone connection) ahead - info@kaingu-lodge.com
Price is 25$ pppn, includes firewood. Not the cheapest but so worth it. Ended up staying 3 nights and it was a highlight of our six month trip

20240928_KaingU Lodge
KaingU Lodge
Magical place right on the eastern bank of Kafue (hippos, crocs) inside the GMA. large grassy and well maintained sites with lots of shade, fireplace, sink, clean private ablutions with hot showers. No electricity but possible to charge phones at lodge. When we were there, there were no guests at the lodge so we were welcome to spend time in the main lodge area with WiFi.
Staff (friendliest and most knowledgeable we have met) went out of their way to make sure we have a great stay and the owner couple is amazing!
Activities are not cheap but still good value: boat cruise, game drive in Kafue (they have cars parked on the other side of river), walking safari etc. we did the canoe excursion and loved it.
To get there, you turn south approx 60km east of the main Kafue bridge towards Itezhi-Tezhi. After 48kms you turn right towards the lodge (signposted, another 42kms). Lots of tsetse on the way but none at the lodge.
Only 3 sites so best to email (lodge does not have a phone connection) ahead - info@kaingu-lodge.com
Price is 25$ pppn, includes firewood. Not the cheapest but so worth it. Ended up staying 3 nights and it was a highlight of our six month trip

20240929_KaingU Lodge – Chunga Lagoon Wilderness Camp
Chunga Lagoon Wilderness Camp
No facilities, limited view unless you can sit on top of your vehicle. This is the end of the established road. But you can continue further north. The reeds are high all year round. There is a small gap every now and then. Fantastic birdlife. Expect rubbish, cattle, fishermen and woodloggers around.
Good road until the mine, thereafter 10km which will get challenging after heavy rains.

20240930_Chunga Lagoon Wilderness Camp
Chunga Lagoon Wilderness Camp
No facilities, limited view unless you can sit on top of your vehicle. This is the end of the established road. But you can continue further north. The reeds are high all year round. There is a small gap every now and then. Fantastic birdlife. Expect rubbish, cattle, fishermen and woodloggers around.
Good road until the mine, thereafter 10km which will get challenging after heavy rains.

20241001_Chunga Lagoon – Thorn Tree House and Tented Camp
Thorn Tree House and Tented Camp
Thorn Tree House Chalets and Tents is halfway between Livingstone and Victoria Falls. It is a beautifully maintained campground with some chalets and tented accommodation. Most rigs will be able to access the site. It has clean ablutions with hot water. There is a bar and lounge area and a swimming pool where one can relax. The kitchen is spotless and well-equipped. Wifi. The staff are very attentive and polite. As it is in a wildlife corridor, sometimes wild animals visit; there are no predators.
Electricity: Yes

20241002_Thorn Tree House and Tented Camp 1
Thorn Tree House and Tented Camp
Thorn Tree House Chalets and Tents is halfway between Livingstone and Victoria Falls. It is a beautifully maintained campground with some chalets and tented accommodation. Most rigs will be able to access the site. It has clean ablutions with hot water. There is a bar and lounge area and a swimming pool where one can relax. The kitchen is spotless and well-equipped. Wifi. The staff are very attentive and polite. As it is in a wildlife corridor, sometimes wild animals visit; there are no predators.

20241003_Thorn Tree House and Tented Camp – Victoria Falls Rest Camp
Victoria Falls Rest Camp
Huge, relaxed area in the middle of the town. Bungalows and camping spots under trees and on green grass. 15 15-minute walking distance to the falls (you can hear them at night). Free electricity at sites, good ablutions and nice pool. Free Wifi, but slow. Laundry is $5 USD per (small) bag. Don't miss the excellent "In Da Belly Restaurant" at the Pool. They serve excellent meals at reasonable prices (try the crumbed Warthog Schnitzel with Garlic Sauce, Chips and Salad at 12 USD for example). The only downside is the constant helicopter noise above town (although this applies to the whole area). They wanted $10 USD pppn plus $7 USD for the car per night but we negotiated and then they skipped the Car Fee (so it was only 10 USD pppn). No charge for motorcycle.

20241004_Victoria Falls Rest Camp
Victoria Falls Rest Camp
Huge, relaxed area in the middle of the town. Bungalows and camping spots under trees and on green grass. 15 15-minute walking distance to the falls (you can hear them at night). Free electricity at sites, good ablutions and nice pool. Free Wifi, but slow. Laundry is $5 USD per (small) bag. Don't miss the excellent "In Da Belly Restaurant" at the Pool. They serve excellent meals at reasonable prices (try the crumbed Warthog Schnitzel with Garlic Sauce, Chips and Salad at 12 USD for example). The only downside is the constant helicopter noise above town (although this applies to the whole area). They wanted $10 USD pppn plus $7 USD for the car per night but we negotiated and then they skipped the Car Fee (so it was only 10 USD pppn). No charge for motorcycle.

20241005_Victoria Falls Rest Camp – Robins Camp
Gate before Robins Camp. You have to sign in a book
10$ ppn when you stay overnight in the park
20$ ppn when staying outside
10$ for the car for 5 days without leaving the park
Note when you arrive in the morning the ticket is valid until 6pm the next day if staying in the park.
Robins Camp
Spacious campsite with new abolutions. All renovated and construction is still ongoing. 15$ per person with RSA ID, 20$ international. Bar Restaurant and game viewing tower on top of the museum. No mobile signal, therefore no Ecocash payment. No diesel but they have WiFi.

20241006_Robins Camp – Camp Silwane
Robins Camp
Spacious campsite with new abolutions. All renovated and construction is still ongoing. 15$ per person with RSA ID, 20$ international. Bar Restaurant and game viewing tower on top of the museum. No mobile signal, therefore no Ecocash payment. No diesel but they have WiFi.
Camp Silwane
Very nice campsite, just outside the park.
Behind the railway line, just outside Kennedy Gate, opposite Hide Camp inside the park.
35 USD for up to 4 people.
Hot bucket shower, flush toilet, both open to the stars, brai area, fire wood included!
No electricity, but an absolutely brilliant night sky!
Lenmo, the very friendly caretaker, keeps the site and your private ablutions speckless clean.
He will prepare hot water, and start your fire.
He will also help you setting up your tent, and washing your dishes, so basically, he will be your personal butler!
I don't think the last two items are included in his job description, so I think it's appropriate to give him a tip at the end!
There is a waterhole near the campsite, and there were plenty of animal tracks and elephant dung on the campsite, but we didn't see any animals around when we were there.
You need to enter the park at Main Camp in order to pay the park entrance fees, and leave through Kennedy Gate. No payments at Kennedy Gate!
Latest entry through Main Gate at 16:00, you need to leave through Kennedy at 18:00!
You need to pay park fees for the first and last day (and of course for the days in between), no free transit!

20241007_Camp Silwane – Bulawayo Municipal Caravan Park
Camp Silwane
Very nice campsite, just outside the park.
Behind the railway line, just outside Kennedy Gate, opposite Hide Camp inside the park.
35 USD for up to 4 people.
Hot bucket shower, flush toilet, both open to the stars, brai area, fire wood included!
No electricity, but an absolutely brilliant night sky!
Lenmo, the very friendly caretaker, keeps the site and your private ablutions speckless clean.
He will prepare hot water, and start your fire.
He will also help you setting up your tent, and washing your dishes, so basically, he will be your personal butler!
I don't think the last two items are included in his job description, so I think it's appropriate to give him a tip at the end!
There is a waterhole near the campsite, and there were plenty of animal tracks and elephant dung on the campsite, but we didn't see any animals around when we were there.
You need to enter the park at Main Camp in order to pay the park entrance fees, and leave through Kennedy Gate. No payments at Kennedy Gate!
Latest entry through Main Gate at 16:00, you need to leave through Kennedy at 18:00!
You need to pay park fees for the first and last day (and of course for the days in between), no free transit!
Khami ruins
antique city of the Torwa (pre-Shona) civilisation from 1640
small interesting museum at the reception
open everyday from 9am to 5pm
foreigner fee: 10$/adult 5$/child from 5 to 12
picnic area on site
not much visitors, we were alone.
Bulawayo Municipal Caravan Park
Good secure campsite in the middle of Bulawayo.
6$/ppn, kids 3$ (5-12 years, free under 5) and 5$/vehicle per night.
Showers: Cold

20241008_Bulawayo Municipal Caravan Park bis Matobo NP Main Entrance
Bulawayo Municipal Caravan Park
Good secure campsite in the middle of Bulawayo.
6$/ppn, kids 3$ (5-12 years, free under 5) and 5$/vehicle per night.
Showers: Cold
Matobo NP Main Entrance
Matobo NP, main entrance.
As a day visitor from outside of Zimbabwe you pay $15 pp plus $10 for a foreign registered vehicle.
For camping at one of their three campsites you pay $27 per site and $8 pp plus $10 for a foreign registered vehicle.
They don’t provide maps or anything else.
If you want to visit any sites (monuments and rock paintings it’s an other $10 pp).
USD only for foreign visitors (no bonds).
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20241009_Matobo NP Main Entrance – Makgadikgadi Adventure Camp
Matobo NP Main Entrance
Matobo NP, main entrance.
As a day visitor from outside of Zimbabwe you pay $15 pp plus $10 for a foreign registered vehicle.
For camping at one of their three campsites you pay $27 per site and $8 pp plus $10 for a foreign registered vehicle.
They don’t provide maps or anything else.
If you want to visit any sites (monuments and rock paintings it’s an other $10 pp).
USD only for foreign visitors (no bonds).
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Francistown
Makgadikgadi Adventure Camp
Community campsite in the pan area with European showers and ablutions and braai stands on sites but in an awkward location and very dusty. Reception by staff was very strange and we were ignored and private conversations continued until someone attended to us. We normally support community initiatives but don't really see a future in this particular place especially as there are ample opportunities for bush camping so did not stay. Hope our first impression was wrong and someone will revise it. 100Pula (8€) pp
Showers: Yes

20241010+11_Makgadikgadi Adventure Camp bis African Casa/African Aces
Makgadikgadi Adventure Camp
Community campsite in the pan area with European showers and ablutions and braai stands on sites but in an awkward location and very dusty. Reception by staff was very strange and we were ignored and private conversations continued until someone attended to us. We normally support community initiatives but don't really see a future in this particular place especially as there are ample opportunities for bush camping so did not stay. Hope our first impression was wrong and someone will revise it. 100Pula (8€) pp
African Casa/African Aces
Very nice campsite set in the bush with lots of birds and jackals calling at night. Amazing when you think how close to Gaborone you are. 2 or 3 camp sites amongst ready erected tents. Pool (and bar at weekends), also breakfast served (we didn’t check it out), no other meals. Use Google maps or map.me to enter from Phakalane (don’t believe the directions from other starting points). Some dirt road but mainly tarred. Can be noisy at weekends. Good supermarkets etc in Phakalane. We paid P300 per night with Land Rover and Caravan. Call or WhatsApp

20241012_African Casa/African Aces – Openmine Caravan Park Kimberley 1
African Casa/African Aces
Very nice campsite set in the bush with lots of birds and jackals calling at night. Amazing when you think how close to Gaborone you are. 2 or 3 camp sites amongst ready erected tents. Pool (and bar at weekends), also breakfast served (we didn’t check it out), no other meals. Use Google maps or map.me to enter from Phakalane (don’t believe the directions from other starting points). Some dirt road but mainly tarred. Can be noisy at weekends. Good supermarkets etc in Phakalane. We paid P300 per night with Land Rover and Caravan. Call or WhatsApp
Openmine Caravan Park Kimberley
Municipal Campsite with corresponding quality. Big grassy camp with trees and shade. A bit rundown ablution but hot shower, power points and toilets are working. Acceptable cleanliness.
The big advantage is the proximity to the Big Hole touristic complex at 200 or 300 meters walking distance.
Paid 238 rands for 2 pensioners and one motorhome.

20241013_Openmine Caravan Park Kimberley – Oranje Toyota & Lexus
Openmine Caravan Park Kimberley
Municipal Campsite with corresponding quality. Big grassy camp with trees and shade. A bit rundown ablution but hot shower, power points and toilets are working. Acceptable cleanliness.
The big advantage is the proximity to the Big Hole touristic complex at 200 or 300 meters walking distance.
Paid 238 rands for 2 pensioners and one motorhome.
Oranje Toyota & Lexus

20241014_Oranje Toyota & Lexus
Oranje Toyota & Lexus

20241016_Bloemfontein – Lesotho
Lesotho Border
Also very easy border crossing here. From ZA to Lesotho. Stamp out your passport in South Africa at the immigration before crossing the bridge. Drive over the bridge and park your car. Get the Stamp of Lesotho and pay your road tax at the gate (30ZAR under 2000KG or 60ZAR for bigger cars, trucks i don’t remember). No bribes or checkings on the car. Austrian passport and no Cdp. Tip from Namibia was expired since 6 months but nobody asks.
Maseru Backpackers (Lesotho Durham Link)
Backpackers lodge with chalets, dorms and camping on outskirts of Maseru - far enough away to be comfortable and relatively quiet. M100 pppn camping overlooking lake and suburbs. Also acts as an activity centre incorporating canoeing and watersports as well as cultural visits. Not the most vibrant place but adequate, particularly if one has one's own transport.

20241017_Maseru Backpackers
Maseru Backpackers (Lesotho Durham Link)
Backpackers lodge with chalets, dorms and camping on outskirts of Maseru - far enough away to be comfortable and relatively quiet. M100 pppn camping overlooking lake and suburbs. Also acts as an activity centre incorporating canoeing and watersports as well as cultural visits. Not the most vibrant place but adequate, particularly if one has one's own transport.

20241018_Maseru – Bonnini Homestay and Camping
Maletsunyane Waterfall
Place with a great view of the waterfall. Reachable by an 8 km gravel road (30 minutes), but possible with 2x4. Also a nice overnight site, but very cold!!
You can also walk there from Semonkong lodge, a nice one-hour walk through the villages.
Bonnini Homestay and Camping
There is already an entry under Bonnini Art Residency for this place, but it offers so much more. There are campsites as well as a 3 sleeper room, with a 6 sleeper dormitory- style room upstairs. There is a basic kitchen, a long-drop style toilet, and hot water is provided for washing. The owner, Mannini, has travelled widely, and is a fascinating source of information on local culture and customs. She could not do enough for us (even providing us with freshly baked bread in the morning), and dinner and breakfast can be arranged. Mannini can be contacted on mobile/cell/Whatsapp on +266 5910 3079 or by email on bonninihomestay@gmail.com.

20241019_Bonnini Homestay – St Francis Mission
Bonnini Homestay and Camping
There is already an entry under Bonnini Art Residency for this place, but it offers so much more. There are campsites as well as a 3 sleeper room, with a 6 sleeper dormitory- style room upstairs. There is a basic kitchen, a long-drop style toilet, and hot water is provided for washing. The owner, Mannini, has travelled widely, and is a fascinating source of information on local culture and customs. She could not do enough for us (even providing us with freshly baked bread in the morning), and dinner and breakfast can be arranged. Mannini can be contacted on mobile/cell/Whatsapp on +266 5910 3079 or by email on bonninihomestay@gmail.com.
St Francis Mission
We ask the autorisation to stay for the night at the Sister of the mission. Very quiet and frendly people. We make a donation for the school.

20241020_St Francis Mission – Sehlabathebe National Park
St Francis Mission
We ask the autorisation to stay for the night at the Sister of the mission. Very quiet and frendly people. We make a donation for the school.
Sehlabathebe National Park
Either camp next to the new lodge (with ablutions) or further into the park next to the depleted old lodge (with no facilities). No mobile reception.
• 4x4 Vehicle access only
Toilets: Yes

20241021_Sehlabathebe National Park – Bob's Campsite
Sehlabathebe National Park
Either camp next to the new lodge (with ablutions) or further into the park next to the depleted old lodge (with no facilities). No mobile reception.
• 4x4 Vehicle access only
Toilets: Yes
Bob's Campsite
Camping site granted by permission of local tribal chief. Lots of shade under huge trees. Next to the river. Manager in attendance. M50 per night per person. Longdrop toilet but no electricity or potable water. Very pleasant and safe. People pass by but are very friendly.

20241022_Bob's Campsite – Wild Camp
Bob's Campsite
Camping site granted by permission of local tribal chief. Lots of shade under huge trees. Next to the river. Manager in attendance. M50 per night per person. Longdrop toilet but no electricity or potable water. Very pleasant and safe. People pass by but are very friendly.
Wild Camp With a View1
Hillside camping spot. Visible from the road and near to a village but it has a great view. Friendly people approached me, including a security guard for the area.

20241023_Wild Camp – Aloes Guest House
Wild Camp With a View1
Hillside camping spot. Visible from the road and near to a village but it has a great view. Friendly people approached me, including a security guard for the area.
End of tarred road between Katse and Thaba-Tseka
Beautiful landscape and nice little villages along the road. just be aware that it takes longer due to the gravel road
Aloes Guest House
Chalet rooms are available with a camping site at the bottom of the garden. They have a restaurant and a pool. Camping sites have seating area and a braai area. Undercover kitchen area with sink. 120 ppn. WiFi available near reception.

20241024_Aloes Guest House – Afri Ski
Aloes Guest House
Chalet rooms are available with a camping site at the bottom of the garden. They have a restaurant and a pool. Camping sites have seating area and a braai area. Undercover kitchen area with sink. 120 ppn. WiFi available near reception.
Mamohase
Very nice place to stay with a beautiful view, nice short walks around. Camping price 55 pp pn, also rooms available prices starting at 300 rand. Lovely owner, also possible to serve dinner and breakfast. Guided walks or with pony's available as well. We would stay here again. Road is good for motorcycles, 4x4 and high 2x4
Afri Ski
Ski resort with a single 1.5 km long ski slope (Skiing in Winter only). Lots of other activities on offer during non-ski seasons. It is located just after the Mahlasela pass (3280 m a.s.l.). Huge sign by the road, can't miss it.

20241025_Afri Ski – Masoba-soba Lodge, Chalets and Camping
Afri Ski
Ski resort with a single 1.5 km long ski slope (Skiing in Winter only). Lots of other activities on offer during non-ski seasons. It is located just after the Mahlasela pass (3280 m a.s.l.). Huge sign by the road, can't miss it.
Masoba-soba Lodge, Chalets and Camping
A beautiful traditional Sotho camp with 7 pristine rondavels with thatch roofs as chalets. Bar, food, camping and small shop also available. Chalet Price R800 per night, breakfast included.

20241026_Masoba-soba Lodge – Khotso Horse Trails and Overland Campsite
Masoba-soba Lodge, Chalets and Camping
A beautiful traditional Sotho camp with 7 pristine rondavels with thatch roofs as chalets. Bar, food, camping and small shop also available. Chalet Price R800 per night, breakfast included.
Khotso Horse Trails and Overland Campsite
Well-established horse ranch, backpackers and campsite. Lovely, friendly owners Steve and Lulu will make you feel very welcome. Overlanders themselves, they have just completed a full renovation/ upgrade of the campsite to make it more "overland vehicle" friendly. Newly built ablution blocks with two hot/ cold showers, communal kitchen area with simple gas hob and fridge/ freezer for campers to use. Spacious camping area with nicely positioned level plots spread down a gentle slope, under trees so lots of shade and looking out across the mountains and adjacent to a stream. Big rigs may struggle to get onto campsite but there are plenty of other spaces to park under the trees, alongside the site itself. Khotso has over a hundred horses and specialises in a variety of horse trails. Lots of nice walks around farm and slightly further afield, some great hiking in the Drakensberg mountains ( e.g. Garden Castle and Cobham KZN reserves). Typical, friendly backpacker style atmosphere with good, hearty breakfast and dinner available if required. Very easy place to stay for more than just a few days. We paid 120ZAR ppn including electricity and wifi. We were visiting Sept 2016.

20241027-30_Khotso Horse Trails and Overland Campsite 1
Khotso Horse Trails and Overland Campsite
Well-established horse ranch, backpackers and campsite. Lovely, friendly owners Steve and Lulu will make you feel very welcome. Overlanders themselves, they have just completed a full renovation/ upgrade of the campsite to make it more "overland vehicle" friendly. Newly built ablution blocks with two hot/ cold showers, communal kitchen area with simple gas hob and fridge/ freezer for campers to use. Spacious camping area with nicely positioned level plots spread down a gentle slope, under trees so lots of shade and looking out across the mountains and adjacent to a stream. Big rigs may struggle to get onto campsite but there are plenty of other spaces to park under the trees, alongside the site itself. Khotso has over a hundred horses and specialises in a variety of horse trails. Lots of nice walks around farm and slightly further afield, some great hiking in the Drakensberg mountains ( e.g. Garden Castle and Cobham KZN reserves). Typical, friendly backpacker style atmosphere with good, hearty breakfast and dinner available if required. Very easy place to stay for more than just a few days. We paid 120ZAR ppn including electricity and wifi. We were visiting Sept 2016.

20241031-1102_Khotso Horse Trails and Overland Campsite – Sterkfontein Dam Resort
Nandi falls
Worth it, as pictures prove. Take the shorter way
Dragon's Peak
Well-equipped camping with swimming pools (although green water), big playground, very well-maintained ablutions (with baths). Washing machines and dryers. Drakensberg boys choir (very good show!), shop, restaurant, horse riding, helicopter flights on premises. Open Wifi on and off [at reception and restaurant only], but good connection with Vodacom. Loud ibis and cheeky vervet monkeys.
Ukhahlamba / Drakensberg Park Hiker's Parking
Secure trailhead parking next to guard stand for entry to hotel. There's a large map showing the various hikes in the area, including to Cathedral Peak. The guards also have some hiking info. Day visitors pay 50pp or free with Wild Card. Beautiful area.
Mahai Camp Site @ Royal Natal
Nice spot good starting point for hikes. We did Tiger Falls 3h, and Thugela gorge 7h. ablution clean, sites grassy some with shade. 130Rppn for sites without power.
082 459 0279 Conservation Manager (all hours), 036 438 6310 Visitor's Centre (office hours)
Sanitation Dump Station: Yes
Sterkfontein Dam Resort
Campsite on peninsula. Great views on lake and escarpment. On the road to amphitheatre. R100 pppn

20241103_Sterkfontein Dam Resort – the beehive
Sterkfontein Dam Resort
Campsite on peninsula. Great views on lake and escarpment. On the road to amphitheatre. R100 pppn
Weenen Nature Reserve (KZN Parks)
Beautiful National Park (no cats) and nice campsite
the beehive
its a beautiful campsite with all you need

20241104_the beehive bis St. Lucia - Sugarloaf Camp
the beehive
its a beautiful campsite with all you need
Nkandla
St. Lucia - Sugarloaf Camp
Large campsite with mix of fields and secluded places. Close to but not at beach.

20241105_St. Lucia - Sugarloaf Camp bis Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp
St. Lucia - Sugarloaf Camp
Large campsite with mix of fields and secluded places. Close to but not at beach.
Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp
Lodge and campground located right next to the Kosi Bay Mouth KZN park entrance gate, 5 km from the Mozambique border. Utshwayelo is the name for the reed fishing kralls used by the Tsonga people, and all the camp sites here are surrounded by reed fencing. Sites are private, very big, and under the shade of large, beautiful trees. Each has a braai, water tap and electricity for 4 hours from 18:00 - 22:00 (Update: worked all day long in October 2020). Facilities include clean ablutions with hot water, a pool, an honest bar. There's a kitchen, which we used in low season in February. It may be reserved for people staying in chalets and luxury tents in high season. Permits to drive into the park are issued at reception. (4x4 required). Ken, who runs the place, is very helpful. The property is a partnership with the local Tsonga community. Cost is R190 per person.

20241106-08_Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp
Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp
Lodge and campground located right next to the Kosi Bay Mouth KZN park entrance gate, 5 km from the Mozambique border. Utshwayelo is the name for the reed fishing kralls used by the Tsonga people, and all the camp sites here are surrounded by reed fencing. Sites are private, very big, and under the shade of large, beautiful trees. Each has a braai, water tap and electricity for 4 hours from 18:00 - 22:00 (Update: worked all day long in October 2020). Facilities include clean ablutions with hot water, a pool, an honest bar. There's a kitchen, which we used in low season in February. It may be reserved for people staying in chalets and luxury tents in high season. Permits to drive into the park are issued at reception. (4x4 required). Ken, who runs the place, is very helpful. The property is a partnership with the local Tsonga community. Cost is R190 per person.

20241109_Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp – Piet Retief, Waterside Lodge
Piet Retief, Waterside Lodge
Small campsite behind the Lodge. 5 sites at the pool. 150 ZAR for a site with electricity. Nice restaurant with wifi. On walking distance to the shops.

20241110_Piet Retief, Waterside Lodge – Crocodile Lodge
Piet Retief, Waterside Lodge
Small campsite behind the Lodge. 5 sites at the pool. 150 ZAR for a site with electricity. Nice restaurant with wifi. On walking distance to the shops.
Crocodile Lodge
Land

20241111_Crocodile Lodge
Crocodile Lodge
Land

20241112_Crocodile Lodge – Rockview Lodge and Camping
Flughafen Johannesburg
Parking
Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, ZAF
Rockview Lodge and Camping
Situated just west of Nelspruit this amazing lodge and campground is a great staging post for Kruger National Park

20241113_Rockview Lodge and Camping – Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp
Rockview Lodge and Camping
Situated just west of Nelspruit this amazing lodge and campground is a great staging post for Kruger National Park
Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp

20241114_Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp
Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp1
Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp

20241115_Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp – Pretoriuskop
Berg-En-Dal Rest Camp
Pretoriuskop
Small sites next to cottages. No visibility of park, only at the spots near the fence. Restaurant, swimming pool, laundromat, ablution blocks and shop present

20241116_Pretoriuskop – Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Pretoriuskop
Small sites next to cottages. No visibility of park, only at the spots near the fence. Restaurant, swimming pool, laundromat, ablution blocks and shop present
Lower Sabie Rest Camp12
Lower Sabie Rest Camp

20241117_Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Lower Sabie Rest Camp1
Lower Sabie Rest Camp

20241118_Lower Sabie Rest Camp – Satara Rest Camp
Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Satara Rest Camp

20241119_Satara Rest Camp – Maroela Campsite
Satara Rest Camp
Maroela Campsite

20241120_Maroela Campsite – Balule Satellite Camp
Maroela Campsite
Balule Satellite Camp

20241121_Balule Satellite Camp – Letaba Rest Camp
Balule Satellite Camp
Letaba Rest Camp

20241122_Letaba Rest Camp – Letaba Rest Camp
Letaba Rest Camp
Good place to stock up on food and drinks before entering the park!
Groceries: Yes

20241123_Letaba Rest Camp – Kruger N.P. - Tsendze Rustic Campsite
Letaba Rest Camp
Kruger N.P. - Tsendze Rustic Campsite
Large shady pitches, quiet place.
www.sanparks.org
reservations@sanparks.org

20241124_Tsendze Rustic Campsite – Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger N.P. - Tsendze Rustic Campsite
Large shady pitches, quiet place.
www.sanparks.org
reservations@sanparks.org
Shingwedzi Rest Camp

20241125_Shingwedzi Rest Camp – Punda Maria
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger N.P. - Punda Maria
Not the most organized campground, no specific campsites and you just had to find a free area. Water and power points around in the campground, but not enough power points to everyone. Nice toilet and shower block with hot water. A small kitchen to cook and do dishes. Restaurant and a small shop at the reception. There was also a water hole with a shelter where you could sit and watch the animals at the campsite. 136 rand (we were four people sharing a site)

20241126_Punda Maria – Magoebaskloof Rest Camp
Kruger N.P. - Punda Maria
Not the most organized campground, no specific campsites and you just had to find a free area. Water and power points around in the campground, but not enough power points to everyone. Nice toilet and shower block with hot water. A small kitchen to cook and do dishes. Restaurant and a small shop at the reception. There was also a water hole with a shelter where you could sit and watch the animals at the campsite. 136 rand (we were four people sharing a site)
Magoebaskloof Rest Camp
Beautiful location on top of hill. Some renovations in progress when we stayed. 5 grassy campsites with electricity, ablutions, big pool. Access around rondavels for bigger rigs is tricky. Restaurant, wifi, nice staff. R225 pppn camping.

20241127_Coral Tree Campsite – Panorama Rest Camp
Coral Tree Campsite
One campsite up a mountain track with magnificent views. It has a covered kitchen area, plunge pool and deck and private ablutions. It is only accessible via 4x4. We towed a small caravan to the site. There is no electricity but the kitchen area does have solar panels with 12v lights. It can be described as a luxury campsite.
Panorama Rest Camp
Well maintained site with great view over the gorge, good ablution and free wifi in the restaurant. Has a (infinity) pool with awesome view.
+27 13 1091767, ruskamp@lantic.net
Big rigs are limited where they can park up

20241128_Panorama Rest Camp
Panorama Rest Camp
Well maintained site with great view over the gorge, good ablution and free wifi in the restaurant. Has a (infinity) pool with awesome view.
+27 13 1091767, ruskamp@lantic.net
Big rigs are limited where they can park up

20241129_Panorama Rest Camp – Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
280 Hektar Private Nature reserve in the mountains with hikes. 1.5km off the N4, perfect for a stop over for a couple of days. 13 Campsites, great restaurant, pool, playground, next to river with drinking water quality. gravel road in was no problem with the rented motorhome.

20241130_Panorama Rest Camp – Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
280 Hektar Private Nature reserve in the mountains with hikes. 1.5km off the N4, perfect for a stop over for a couple of days. 13 Campsites, great restaurant, pool, playground, next to river with drinking water quality. gravel road in was no problem with the rented motorhome.
Maanlig Resort
Campsite on edge of lake with toilets, shower, BBQ and shade
Quiet, reception closes at 5 but owner lives on site.
R450 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Accessed on rough road, best for 4x4.
Beautiful clean site and toilet block

20241201_Maanlig Resort – Crocodile Lodge
Maanlig Resort
Campsite on edge of lake with toilets, shower, BBQ and shade
Quiet, reception closes at 5 but owner lives on site.
R450 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Accessed on rough road, best for 4x4.
Beautiful clean site and toilet block

Crocodile Lodge bis Urban Camp
Shelter
Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route
Nossob
Main camp in KTP. Shop, fuel, pool. Cost:ZAR 250/ 2people + car
Augrabies Falls National Park
Very nice place for 1 or 2 days, you can hike (gorge trail 1h or dassie trail 2h30), go to the viewpoints to see the falls (6 platforms) or drive with the car and make 67 km (Hartmann's loop), 82 km (lekkerwater loop) or 91 km (quiver loop) to the game area. we saw giraffes, antelopes and dassies. You can make these loops by 2WD, we made it with a normal car without problem;-)
In the day area, you have picnic area and swimming pool.
opening hours in November: from 7 to 18.
you can sleep inside in chalets or campsite. If you sleep inside or you reserve the restaurant, you can see the falls by night with lights!!!
fuel station, restaurant and small shop inside.
price: FREE for Wild Card or 252 for international adult, 96 for SADC and 43 for South African people.
Urban Camp
Well located campsite for organizing things in town, quite calm for being so close to town, pitches have electricity, sun shades and braai area, several ablution facilities spread over the area, free wifi in bar area, bar which also serves kudu and crocodile burgers, 199N$ pppn, discounts for longer stays / world travellers (180 pppn). NOTE: Rate is now N$240 (N$215 for overlanders). 2023.