Auob River Valley
Auob Riverbed
A roughly 120 km dry riverbed road from Twee Rivieren to Mata-Mata, lined with red dunes; the best route in the park for spotting lions and cheetahs.
The Auob River is dry year-round, with red dunes and tall camel thorn trees lining both banks. A roughly 120 km gravel road runs along the riverbed from Twee Rivieren to Mata-Mata, with more than a dozen artificial waterholes along the way. It is the most popular game-drive route in Kgalagadi. Kalahari black-maned lions, cheetahs and leopards are frequently seen, and herds of gemsbok, springbok and wildebeest and plenty of birds of prey are common. The park speed limit is 50 km/h. A one-way trip takes at least half a day, so set out early and wait by the waterholes. Picnic sites along the route allow you to get out of your car; everywhere else, getting out is prohibited.
Opening hours
Follows park gate hours, approx. 06:00/07:30 to 18:00/19:30 (varies by month)
Nearby sights
- Kamqua Waterhole & Picnic Site
- Auchterlonie Museum
- Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
- Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp
- !Xaus Lodge
- Kij Kij Waterhole
- Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
- Nossob River Valley