Kukama Campsite

Budget Camp · SO/2, Botswana

Budget

PlnrScore 29

Best time: Jul–Sep
Health: Malaria-free

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One of the designated public campsites within the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, offering a basic, self-catering wilderness experience for self-drive adventurers. While still approximately 70-80 km north-east of the specified coordinates, it is one of the closest official camping options in the southern CKGR. It provides an authentic bush camping adventure with minimal facilities, ideal for those seeking true solitude and self-sufficiency.

Why stay at Kukama Campsite

Welcomes children

Rooms & inclusions

Capacity

25 guests

Children

Welcome

Eco credentials

Leave No Trace principles encouraged

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

Species

Most observed

Common Dwarf Gecko1 sightings

Best time to stay at Kukama Campsite

Best months:

July

August

September

Jan

Great27°C46mm

Feb

Great26°C80mm

Mar

Great24°C34mm

Apr

Great21°C43mm

May

Excellent18°C5mm

Jun

Excellent14°C5mm

Jul

Excellent14°C0mm

Aug

Excellent17°C2mm

Sep

Excellent22°C1mm

Oct

Excellent24°C33mm

Nov

Excellent26°C32mm

Dec

Great27°C57mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Riverside North Airport (BW-0009)

92 km from the park

International airport

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)

262 km from the park

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Data updated August 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo