
A Serene Kalahari Oasis Awaits
Discover tranquillity beneath ancient Lead Wood trees at Thakadu Bush Camp, your perfect stopover in the Kalahari Desert. Experience this peaceful retreat that connects you to the heart of Botswana's wilderness. Book your stay and explore the journey from South Africa or Namibia to the Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
What's In Camp & Around Thakadu Bush Camp

The Rampant Aardvark Restaurant
Indulge in a culinary safari at The Rampant Aardvark Restaurant, Thakadu Bush Camp's on site restaurant. Let your senses loose on our extensive A-La-Carte menu, where we take pride in offering you from our farm to your plate, all to be enjoyed while watching animals at the floodlit water hole next to the restaurant.

Accommodation
After a long day on the road and a hearty delicious meal, indulge yourself in going to sleep to the sounds of a Kalahari lullaby. Awake to the welcoming chorus of a Kalahari Morning. Whether in one of our En-Suite Rooms, an En-Suite Chalets, an En-Suite Meru Tents, a Kalahari sunset is always memorable.

Camping
Pitch your tent, or park your camper under one of the many majestic and ancient Lead Wood trees in our camp site. Thakadu Bush Camp boast several spacious campsites and two large campsites for overlanding tour groups and/or 4x4 tour groups

Our Crafts & Gift Shoppe
Browse our selection of Crafts and Souvenirs for yourself and your friends and family back home.

Game and Bird Watching
Leave the rushed pace of City Life, sit out under an Ancient Lead Wood tree and watch the animals and birds that frequent our water hole during the day, whilst sipping on a cold drink from our bar.

Cool Off & Relax in Our Pool
Take a dive into our cool and refreshing swimming pool after a hot long days drive or a long bush walk. Or just relax in the cool waters while watching animals come down to drink at the waterhole

Walking & Trail Bike routes
Enjoy early Kalahari mornings on foot or take your bike and cycle along the many game viewing routes. There is nothing better than an early morning walk or bike ride to work up a great appetite for a tasty breakfast at the Rampant Aardvark Restaurant.

Game Viewing Routes
Escape on a late afternoon Kalahari self drive game drive to see some of our plains game. Thakadu Bush Camp boasts a wide variety of plains game, roaming about freely on our farm. Also enquire at reception to what guided drives will be available at the time of your stay.

Visit the CL Woolcott Vulture Resaurant
Take a drive to our Vulture Restaurant to watch these magnificent birds up-close, from a sunken hide. The CL Woolcott Vulture Restaurant has been created as a safe feeding area for vultures and other scavengers, of which many vultures are threatened today.
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Find serenity beneath ancient Lead Wood trees in the Kalahari.
Experience peace and nature now at Thakadu Bush Camp!