Bitterpan Wilderness Camp - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Another remote 4x4-only camp, built on stilts overlooking a pan, offering a unique perspective of the Kalahari. It features four self-catering units connected by raised walkways, providing an intimate and isolated bush experience. It's an ideal spot for birdwatching and observing wildlife at the pan.

Location
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Arid North & Karoo, South Africa, Southern Africa
Type
bush_camp
Coordinates
-25.000000, 20.300000
Price range
mid-range
Website
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kgalagadi/camps/bitterpan/
Capacity
8 guests
Rooms
4
Dietary options
Self-catering facilities only.
Child-friendly
Yes

PlnrScore: 31/100

Best Time to Visit Bitterpan Wilderness Camp

The best months to visit Bitterpan Wilderness Camp are January, February, March, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Great, temperature 27.93°C, rainfall 48.3mm, sunshine 12.2 hrs, humidity 41.1%
  • February: Great, temperature 27.52°C, rainfall 33.2mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 42.4%
  • March: Great, temperature 25.7°C, rainfall 24.5mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 42.4%
  • April: Great, temperature 21.7°C, rainfall 22.6mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 44.3%
  • May: Great, temperature 18.13°C, rainfall 3.2mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 36.4%
  • June: Great, temperature 13.85°C, rainfall 9.5mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 42.3%
  • July: Great, temperature 13.41°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 35.6%
  • August: Great, temperature 16.19°C, rainfall 3.5mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 29.6%
  • September: Great, temperature 20.96°C, rainfall 1.8mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 23.1%
  • October: Great, temperature 24.61°C, rainfall 13.8mm, sunshine 11.9 hrs, humidity 23.7%
  • November: Great, temperature 26.93°C, rainfall 11.8mm, sunshine 12.6 hrs, humidity 26.1%
  • December: Great, temperature 27.84°C, rainfall 30mm, sunshine 12.6 hrs, humidity 33.8%

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