Mata-Mata Rest Camp - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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.
- Location
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Arid North & Karoo, South Africa, Southern Africa
- Type
- safari_lodge
- Coordinates
- -25.767000, 19.983000
- Price range
- budget
- Website
- https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kgalagadi/camps/mata_mata/
- Dietary options
- Limited vegetarian options at main camp restaurant; self-catering facilities available.
- Night drives
- Available
- Child-friendly
- Yes
- Pool/Spa
- Available
PlnrScore: 34/100
Best Time to Visit Mata-Mata Rest Camp
The best months to visit Mata-Mata Rest 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%