THAKADU CAMP at GHANZI

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Sangiro Lodge in Bloemfontein Sangiro Lodge is near Shell Ultra City in Bloemfontein at the exit from the N1 to Bloemfontein. If you like the Thakadu camp near Ghanzi you might like Bains Game Lodge Bloemfontein Bains Lodge offers self-catering or hotel accommodation next to the N1 at Nelson Mandela exit at Bloemfontein. Nearer to Ghanzi but still in the Freestate in South Africa is Hakuna Matata Guesthouse in Koffiefontein.

From Thakadu camp you can drive North to Maun the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi. We offer a selection of hotels and cars in Maun and the Okavango, which is only three hours drive from Ghanzi. On the Western panhandle of the Okavango Delta lies Shakawe. Here Drotsky Cabins is a mere 5 hours drive with a Landcruiser or car from Temba Car Hire from the Kalahari Arms Hotel in Ghanzi and is the most popular lodge or hotel. If you visit Ghanzi, Maun and the Okavango Delta, we strongly recommend Andries Erwee as your tour guide.

Most people visiting Thakaud near Ghanzi in Botswana will start their tour in the capital city Gaborone where we offer a selection of good hotels. Thakadu Lodge in Ghanzi is five hours drive from Gaborone. In Gaborone you can stay in the The Big Five Lodge or if you prefer something more luxurious you can stay in Cresta Lodge Gaborone. Unfortunately there is no sister hotel of the Kalahari Arms in Gaborone. However if you prefer the rural atmosphere of Thakadu camp why not try Mokolodi Lodge Gaborone self-catering accommodation just 12 km from Gaborone.

South of Thakadu camp is Kang Ultra Lodge the best accommodation along the Central Kgalagadi Highway between Johannesburg and Ghanzi in Kang, Botswana. Five hours north of Ghanzi is the CAPRIVI Strip in Namibia. Here you can book accommodation and camping at Mazambala Island Lodge, Kwando Camp in Caprivi, Ngepi Camp a perfect family destination in Caprivi Namibia along the Kavango River or Kaisosi River Lodge near Rundu, which is 6 hours from Thakadu Camp in Ghanzi.

From Thakadu Ghanzi you will need to travel to the city of Francistown. On your way from Ghanzi to Francistown you can overnight in either Gweta lodge and hotels or Nata Lodge on the edge of the Makgadigadi Pans 6 hours from the Kalahari Arms Hotel in Ghanzi. If you take the Southern route via Serowe to Francistown you can overnight at Khama Rhino Sanctuary. In Francistown your choice would be Woodlands self catering. Woodlands self-catering and camping is the best for families and people on self drive holidays near Francistown in Botswana.

To the North East of Thakadu camp lies Chobe National Park where you can stay in hotels such as SENYATI SAFARI LODGE and Toro Lodge. Both offer good accommodation near Chobe and Kasane, 7 hours from the Thakudu Camp near Ghanzi. Seventy km from Kasane is Victoria Falls where you can stay in excellent accommodation and enjoy activities. This is 4x4 area and we strongly recommend that you heire a landruiser or other vehicle from Temba Car Hire in Maun or Kasane

Ghanzi is Kalahari country. Once you experience the Thakadu Lodge in Botswana you may want to visit Upington in the Kalahari in South Africa. Here you will be able to choose accommodation such as self-catering accommodation at the Kalahari Monate Lodge or the Upington Country Lodge. If you prefer more luxury then the Kalahari Arms Hotel in Ghanzi then the Kalahari Sun River Lodge a boutique hotel in Upington might be your answer.

Swakopmund lies 9 hours from Ghanzi in the Namib Desert. South of Swakopmund in Namibia is Solitaire and Sossusvlei. At Sesriem near Sossusvlei there are two excellent hotels. Sossusvlei Lodge is luxurious whilst Sossusvlei Desert Lodge offers self-catering accommodation at Sesriem 11 hours from the Thakadu Campin Ghanzi.

Within easy reach from the Thakadu Lodge lies Windhoek the capital, where you can choose from hotels and self-catering accommodation such a Arebbusch Self-Catering 8 hours from Thakadu Camp at Ghanzi.

If you travel South West from the Thakadu Camp you will end up in Grunau in Namibia where you can overnight in Grunau Lodge or you can stay in Grunau Country House bed and breakfast accommodaion in the old Grunau Hotel in Grunua in between Noordoewer and Keetmanshoop in Namibia. The Orange River Lodge offers self-catering accommodation in Noordoewer near the South African border.

To the North of Thakadu Camp in Namibia lies DAMARALAND where you can stay in lodges such as Twyfelfontein, Ugab Terrace Lodge, Vingeklip Lodge and the flagship Palmwag.

Etosha National Park is Namibia's best game park and to the North West of Thakadu and Ghanzi. In the Etosha National Park you can simply stay in Temba Etosha Lodge a self-catering lodge just outside the Etosha National Park.

If you want to visit South Africa after your stay in Ghanzi why not consider the Drakensberg Mountains. Near Underberg in the Drakensberg Mountains is a very romantic lodge, the Amazian Mountain River Lodge. The locals believe that every night is a honeymoon at Amazian. The rooms with their spa's make Amazian a perfect honeymoon destination but remember it is very far from the Thakadu Camp in Ghanzi Botswana.

Very far from the Thakadu camp near Ghanzi, Botswana is Mthatha, the former capital of the Transkei. The best lodge is the Umtata Savoy Hotel in Mthatha (formerly Umtata). The Wildcoast will be a fantastic break after Ghanzi and you can stay in Umngazi River Lodge the luxury destination near Port St Johns or at N'taba River Lodge.Kob Inn Hotel is the perfect Wildcoast hide away and family resort while Hole-in-the-Wall Hotel offers basic hotel and self-catering accommodation at Hole-in-the-Wall. Mazeppa Bay Hotel is good for anybody who wants to break away from the Kalahari and wants to enjoy a holiday at the Wildcoast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Nearer to Ghanzi and the Thakdu Camp is Colesberg. In Colesberg you can choose between the Merino Inn Motel and self-catering accommodation such as Gables Inn. Even further from Ghanzi lies Hanover in South Africa. Hanover Inn offers affordable but very basic accommodation in Hanover South Africa. Hanover Lodge offers Bed and Breakfast in Hanover, South Africa. Directly East of Hanover and slightly nearer to Ghanzi in Botswana lies Britstown. In Britstown you can choose between Britstown Transkaroo Lodge or self-catering accommodation at Britstown Kambro Lodge on a Karoo Farm 20 km North of Britstown.

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