Bitterpan Wilderness Camp, Kgalagadi

Elevated above the red sand dunes of the Kalahari and suspended in time is Bitterpan – an exclusive, stilted camp overlooking a waterhole. Bitterpan is situated in the center of the wilderness opening up a new 4x4 route through the Kalahari dunes from Nossob to Mata-Mata and the Kalahari Tented Camp. The water hole is visited regularly by a variety of wildlife, and the camp also has a 6-metre-high lookout tower with views over the water hole and surrounding landscape. 4 reed cabins, constructed with natural materials and in a traditional African style, make up the accommodation at Bitterpan. Each cabin contains two single beds with a separate bathroom. The units are suitable for disabled persons. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and a communal barbecue area. The wildlife of the Kgalagadi, which includes cheetah, lion, wildebeest and leopard, can be spotted on game drives, 4x4 trails, and walking trails from Bitterpan.

Why we like it

Cabins on stilts overlooking a waterhole; Unique desert landscape; Natural feel and design of cabins