Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Mata-Mata
A camp at the western end of the Auob Valley, right on the Namibian border, with a floodlit waterhole and a border post into Namibia.
Mata-Mata lies at the western end of the Auob Valley, right next to the Namibian border. The camp has a border post for exiting to Namibia, and to leave that way you must spend at least two nights in the park. The floodlit waterhole at the camp allows night viewing of jackals, brown hyenas and other animals. Giraffes are relatively common near this camp, which is rare within the park. The camp offers river-view chalets, campsites, a shop and a petrol station, and night drives are available. Further east along the Auob, around places such as Craig Lockhart Waterhole, is a popular viewing spot for cheetahs and lions.
Opening hours
Follows park gate hours, approx. 06:00/07:30 to 18:00/19:30 (varies by month)
Nearby sights
- Kalahari Tented Camp
- Craig Lockhart Waterhole
- Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
- !Xaus Lodge
- Kamqua Waterhole & Picnic Site
- Auob River Valley
- Auchterlonie Museum
- Nossob Rest Camp