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    Mata-Mata Rest Camp

    Safari Lodge · Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

    Budget
    PlnrScore 49
    Best time
    May, Jul, Sep
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Situated on the banks of the Auob riverbed, bordering Namibia, Mata-Mata offers self-catering chalets, campsites, and a hide overlooking a waterhole. It's a scenic camp, often frequented by giraffes and other herbivores, and serves as a border post to Namibia. It provides a tranquil setting with good wildlife viewing opportunities.

    Why stay at Mata-Mata Rest Camp

    • 31 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives

    Rooms & inclusions

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Dietary options
    Limited vegetarian options at main camp restaurant; self-catering facilities available.

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    279

    Species

    31

    Mammals

    114

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Black-backed Jackal63 sightings
    • Gemsbok59 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest54 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe53 sightings
    • South African Ground Squirrel51 sightings
    • Meerkat50 sightings
    • White-browed Sparrow-Weaver49 sightings
    • Springbok48 sightings
    • Crimson-breasted Gonolek42 sightings
    • Kori Bustard38 sightings

    Best time to stay at Mata-Mata Rest Camp

    Best months:
    May
    July
    September
    Jan
    Great28°C48mm
    Feb
    Great28°C33mm
    Mar
    Great26°C25mm
    Apr
    Great22°C23mm
    May
    Excellent18°C3mm
    Jun
    Great14°C10mm
    Jul
    Excellent13°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent16°C4mm
    Sep
    Excellent21°C2mm
    Oct
    Excellent25°C14mm
    Nov
    Excellent27°C12mm
    Dec
    Excellent28°C30mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Kaa Airport (FBKA)

    115 km from the park

    International airport

    Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)

    482 km from the park

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

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