Description
Enter the true nature of comfort at Spitskop Nature Reserve and Kalahari Monate Lodge, where the fusion of nature and hospitality is unequalled. You are welcomed to a reserve which, in essence, is a fine example of the famous Kalahari Desert. The reserve is situated 13 km north of Upington, en route to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and measures 5641 hectares. It derives its name from a prominent steep rocky hill close to the entrance.
According to archaeologists, Spitskop was formed by the earth’s crust being eroded away and after many, many years only the harden rock remained, based on the fact that it is granite. This beacon from the earth has been a landmark used by all since the first nomadic travellers, and on a clear day, can be seen from up to 40 km away.
Kalahari Monate Lodge is situated just across from the entrance to Spitskop Nature Reserve. This new lodge consists of six luxurious self-catering, fully furnished chalets with air-conditioning, as well as camping facilities with very neat ablution blocks. There is also a swimming pool for guests to cool off in. Barbecue and camping facilities with ablution blocks can be found in the camping ground, and the lodge also offers two thatched lapas and a small kiosk.
Kalahari Monate Lodge offers an abundance of birdlife for bird enthusiasts. There are also various game species in the area, including gemsbok, springbok, zebra, eland, steenbok, wildebeest, camel, suricate, and ostrich. A telescope on the hill allows guests to view wildlife or enjoy the landscape. There is 37 km of gravel road through the park if you wish to go on a self-drive game-viewing trip, and three hiking trails are also available.
Check-In 01:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
African Safari: Various game species in the area include gemsbok, springbok, zebra, eland, steenbok, wildebeest, camel, suricate, and ostrich.
Price & Availability
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm
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Camping and Caravan Site x 43
Includes: Room Only
The camping and caravan sites are grass-covered sites with power-points, a spacious ablution facility and rustic barbecue facilities.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom |
| Other Self-catering |
| Views Garden, Mountain |
Self-catering Chalet x 6
Includes: Self-catering
Each thatched roof self-catering chalet can accommodate up to three guests. The fully equipped modern kitchen contains a large fridge-freezer and the bathroom has a shower. Linen and towels are also provided. Features include air-conditioning and heating systems and a built-in barbecue on the patio of each chalet.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only |
| Beds Single beds, Twin beds |
| Other Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Air-Conditioning, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, No Smoking in Rooms |
| Views Garden |
Kalahari Monate Lodge and Camping
Map
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us to show street view images. Please use street view as a guide only as we cannot
guarantee its accuracy.
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.