Polentswa Waterhole & Campsite
Polentswa
A waterhole in the northern stretch of the Nossob valley, with a primitive Botswana-side campsite beside it, famous for lion and brown hyena sightings.
Polentswa lies in the northern section of the Nossob valley. On the South African side is a game-viewing waterhole. Across the river is a primitive campsite managed by Botswana's Department of Wildlife and National Parks, offering only shade shelters and basic toilets, with no water or electricity; it must be booked with that department. Prides of lions, brown hyenas and greater kudu often gather on the open riverbed here, and there are far fewer visitors than in the south. You can make a day trip north from Nossob Camp, or stop here on the way to Union's End.
Opening hours
Follows park gate hours, approx. 06:00/07:30 to 18:00/19:30 (varies by month)
Nearby sights
- Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
- Nossob Rest Camp
- Union's End
- Nossob River Valley
- Mata-Mata Rest Camp
- Kalahari Tented Camp
- Craig Lockhart Waterhole
- Kamqua Waterhole & Picnic Site