Campsite with Private bathroom

Accommodation Description

The Campsite at Limpopo River Lodge offers a relaxed, self-drive safari stop within Botswana’s Tuli Block. Set beneath large shade trees, the sites are positioned to provide privacy while still allowing easy access to shared facilities. Each stand accommodates tents or overland vehicles and is equipped with braai facilities for open-fire cooking. Campers have access to communal ablutions with hot-water showers and flushing toilets, ensuring comfort without compromising the bush setting. Washing-up areas are available, and the layout allows for a practical and comfortable overland stay.

This is an unfenced environment where wildlife moves freely through the surrounding reserve, offering an authentic outdoor experience. Evenings are best spent around the fire, with the sounds of the bush and expansive Botswana skies creating a classic safari atmosphere suited to independent travellers and small groups.

Setting Description

Limpopo River Lodge is situated within a 9,000-hectare private reserve in the Tuli Block, an area known for its mopane woodland, ancient baobabs and rugged terrain. The campsite lies within this reserve, offering campers direct access to a diverse landscape shaped by the Limpopo River system.

Wildlife and birdlife are abundant, particularly along riverine areas, and guests can explore the reserve’s network of tracks on self-drive game viewing excursions. The open, uncrowded nature of the reserve allows for a more personal safari experience, without the traffic associated with larger parks. The lodge is approximately 15 km from the Platjan border post, making it easily accessible from South Africa for overland travellers. With minimal light pollution, the campsite offers exceptional stargazing and a true sense of immersion in the African bush.

What We Love

-Shaded campsites within a private 9,000-hectare reserve.

-Unfenced bush setting with wildlife moving freely nearby.

-Hot-water ablutions that add comfort to an authentic camping stay.

-Excellent self-drive game viewing directly from camp.

-Easy access from the Platjan border for cross-border travellers.

See also: Limpopo River Lodge Chalets and the Bush Camp