Reviews of Gharagab Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
14 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Gharagab Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Gharagab Wilderness Camp review"
Food is self catering so can't rate that." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 7n in South Africa
"Gharagab - Well Worth the visit"
The exit route although less extensive, is faster, but was a little bit more challenging due to some dune driving (3-4 dunes) especially the last ( aprox. 5Km before ending). The scenery was fantastic and the silence golden!
The camp itself is on a superb location with a waterhole just in front of the rooms. We were welcomed by a lion at the waterhole with its kill. He was sitting there for already 24-36hrs. During the night we could hear him roar and eventually moved through the camp. Once again the night was rich in sounds. Hyenas and Jackals were closely everywhere.
The cabins were very well designed and equipped as in Grootkolk. The guard was helpfull." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa
"Beautiful remote location"
Beware the drive to the camp from the main track! It really is a long one and demanding in places due to steep sandy inclines. If you are planning the drive to Upington (which is very possible in a day) it would be better to stay at Grootkolk, which is much nearer the main track, for the last night." See all these reviews: 7n in South Africa
"Gharagab Wilderness Camp review"
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Grootkolk Camp
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Urikaruus Camp
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Kielie Krankie Camp
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The Motse at Tswalu
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