Gharagab Wilderness Camp - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

A remote and exclusive camp accessible only by 4x4, situated deep in the red dunes of the northern Kgalagadi. It offers four self-catering units, each with a private deck overlooking the vast Kalahari landscape. Known for its extreme solitude, incredible stargazing, and a true wilderness escape.

Location
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Arid North & Karoo, South Africa, Southern Africa
Type
bush_camp
Coordinates
-24.700000, 20.600000
Price range
mid-range
Website
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kgalagadi/camps/gharagab/
Capacity
8 guests
Rooms
4
Dietary options
Self-catering facilities only.
Child-friendly
Yes

PlnrScore: 35/100

Wildlife Near This Lodge

6 species observed within 20 km, 1 mammals, 2 birds.

  • Sociable Weaver (Aves, 1 observations)
  • Common Barking Gecko (Reptilia, 1 observations)
  • Lion (Mammalia, 1 observations)
  • cowpea witchweed (Plantae, 1 observations)
  • Spotted Eagle-Owl (Aves, 1 observations)
  • Springbuck Indigo (Plantae, 1 observations)

Best Time to Visit Gharagab Wilderness Camp

The best months to visit Gharagab 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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