Polentswa Campsite is in Kgalagadi Botswana.
About Polentswa Campsite
Polentswa is located 222 kilometres from Two Rivers along the predator rich Nossob Valley on the Botswana side of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
The camp is nestled amongst tall trees and dwarf scrubs overlooking the Polentswa Pan with its waterhole and exciting game.
Accommodation At Polentswa Campsite
In contrast to Rooiputs, Polentswa’s accommodation comprises of classic safari tents, all built on raised wooden platforms and under enormous canvas roofs that also encompass a spacious private veranda.
The tents are furnished with a huge bed which allows for exciting and far sweeping views of the Polentswa Pen.
The main building is originally furnished to reflect the spirit and essence of an authentic tented safari camp.
The Camp & Facilities
Polentswa is a classic tented camp capturing the romance of this nostalgic bygone era.
Nestled on top of a valley with far reaching views over Polentswa Pan known for its magnificent sunsets, the main building is on an elevated deck to catch the breeze and positioned under a canvas roof.
Here guests can either recline with a sundowner and a book, watch the game visiting the camp’s waterhole or merely contemplate the desert.
- Boma
- Reading area
- Viewing deck
- 7 luxury classic safari tents
- 2 desert suites/ family units
- Waterrhole
- Dressing area
- En-suite bathroom
- Lounge area, a bar, dining room
Game Viewing & Activities
The Nossob riverbed is rated one of the best places in Southern Africa to view raptors particularly during the summer months when large numbers of migratory eagles, kites and falcons move through the park.
Of the 80 raptors recorded in Southern Africa, 52 have been recorded in the KTP.
Specifically, Polentswa is a haven for birders with migratory birds passing through the Polentswa pen, offering rich opportunities for avi tourism.
Self-Drive Options
Self-drive guests and safari operators are welcome. The camp offers self-drive packages where activities are not included.
Game drives in our game viewers with guide can be arranged on request and subject to availability. 4x4 vehicles are essential.
The Polentswa 4x4 Wilderness Trail commences at Polentswa.
Electricity
Polentswa is powered by a solar panel system with generators as a back-up. Limited charging of batteries is available.
Water
Polentswa is serviced by two boreholes which provide water to the camp.
The borehole water is very salty and a water purification system is used to remove the salt and provide potable water to the camp. Hot and cold water is available in all tents.
Park Entry Fees
The park entrance fee and the Botswana Tourism levy are included in the rates but are subject to change.
Currently the rates are BWP 20.00 per day for non-resident visitors, BWP 4.00 per day for vehicles and BPW 10.00 per person per night in tourism levy.
Directions to Polentswa Campsite
By Road
Polentswa can be accessed by road from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Alternatively, guests will be met at Two Rivers/Twee Rivieren Parks Entrance or airstrip and transferred to the Polentswa camp.
Distances
Upington to Twee Rivieren: 250 kilometres on good tar road
Gaborone to Two Rivers: 900 kilometres on good tar road
Twee Rivieren/Two River to Polentswa turn-off on Nossob River: 220 kilometres on good gravel road, then 4 kilometres to camp on private sandy track (requires 4x4)
Border posts
Twee Rivieren, South Africa: opens 7h30 hours, closes 16h00 hours
Two Rivers, Botswana: opens 7h30 hours, closes 16h00 hours
Mata Mata, Namibia: opens 8h00 hours, closes 16h30 hours
By Air
Daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg and Cape town to Upington
There are private charter flight companies in Upington that can fly from Upington to Twee Rivieren in South Africa or Bokspits in Botswana.