TSHOOTSHA
This small town, previously known as Kalkfontein, is just off the A2 in the Ghanzi district.
24 Jungle Light Rest Camp
This camp on the outskirts of Tshootsha is also known as Riana’s Campsite. It’s right next to the A2. Camping costs P150 (R201) per person. Twin-sleeper safari tent P660 (R884) per night. Single rate is the same. Meals are available.
GPS: S22.13995 E20.86667
✆ 00 267 76 549 800 (Riana, WhatsApp)
GHANZI
This Kalahari town is the focal point of a lively farming community. Ghanzi is a good overnight stop on your way from Maun to Namibia (or the other way around), but thanks to the excellent guest farms, you might end up staying longer. The area offers different landscapes and experiences to what you’ll find elsewhere in Botswana.
25 Kalahari Arms Hotel
The hotel is in town; it has a restaurant and a swimming pool. 2022 rates: twin room from P1 596 (R2139) per night; family chalet from P1805 (R2419) per night for two adults and two children under 12. Rates include breakfast.
GPS: S21.69332 E21.64899
✆ 00 267 659 6298
🖰 reservations@kalahariarms.co.bw
26 Tautona Lodge
This lodge is about 5km north-east of Ghanzi, on a 10 000 ha game farm. 2022 rates: camping under trees, with power, P150 (R201) per person. Twin-sleeper tent P250 (R335) per person sharing. Twin room P410 (R549) per person sharing B&B. Twin-sleeper chalet from P535 (R717) per person sharing B&B. Family chalet (two adults, two children) P1 625 (R2 178) per night B&B.
GPS: S21.70426 E21.70126
✆ 00 267 75 608 359
27 Ghanzi Trailblazers
The turn-off is 10 km south of Ghanzi on the A3. Follow the gravel road for 6 km. 2022 rates: campsite with water and electricity P120 (R161) per person. Twin chalet from P700 (R938) per night. You can sleep in a Bushman grass hut for P170 (R228) per person with bedding supplied, or P130 (R174) if you bring your own. Half-price for children under 12; free for kids under 5. Government bed levy P10 (R13) per person. Meals available; activities like guided walks on request.
GPS: S21.76544 E21.61044
✆ 00 267 7608 5790
✆ 00 267 7577 9314
EAT HERE
Hollandia, Ghanzi
This great coffee shop and restaurant will floor you with its wide selection of tasty meals. And its speciality, here in the middle of the desert? Home-made ice-cream! Try the Oreo, coffee, or pecan-and-fudge flavours.
The full Hollandia breakfast (P95/R127) includes two eggs, bacon, beef sausage and baked beans; or order a hip snack like fried mac & cheese balls (P75/R101). Super hungry? Get the pork ribs and wings, which come with chips (P160/R214).
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