Khutse Game Reserve Campsites
Comprising only 2,590 km2 Khutse Game Reserve (KGR) is situated in an extra ordinary part of the Kalahari and spectacularly different to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. KGR is part of an ancient river that once flowed north-east-wards to fill Lake Makgadikgadi. The only relics of this river system are the dry river valley and a series of pans. Today, the game viewing area is cantered on these pans.
No matter what time of year one visits Khutse, there will always be an abundance of lions, leopards, brown hyena and hartebeests to be seen. After the rains, there are often large herds of gemsbok as well. Today there are artificial watering points at two of the pans, making it possible for game to remain in the reserve throughout the year. Many of the campsites are situated on the edge of a pan, which enables one to do game-watching from the comfort of a camp chair.
What to Bring Along: There is no fuel, food or drinks available in Khutse. The last fuel is available in Letlhakeng and there is only one filling station in the town. It is therefore better to fill up in Molepolole. From Molepolole it is 165km to Khutse so one needs about 120 litres of fuel there and back, including game drives, to be on the safe side.
Driving to Khutse: To get to Khutse one has to drive via Molepolole to Letlhakeng. At Letlhakeng the road venture to the right and this is where the tar road ends. One travels along the dirt road for 104km to reach Khutse games count. En route one passes through Kudumelapye, which is 25km from Letlhakeng, and Salajwe which is 61km from Letlhakeng. At Salajwe the road veer sharply to the left, but there is a clear sign to indicate the way.
Accommodation
- Khutse pan has 10 Campsites – KHKHU01, KHKHU02, KHKHU03, KHKHU04, KHKHU05, KHKHU06, KHKHU07, KHKHU08, KHKHU09 & KHKHU10
- Mahurushele has 3 Campsites – KHMAH01, KHMAH02 & KHMAH03
- Khankhe pan has 4 Campsites – KHKHA01, KHKHA02, KHKHA03 & KHKHA04
- Molose Pan has 4 Campsites – KHMOS01, KHMOS02, KHMOS03 & KHMOS04
- Moreswe has 3 Campsites – KHMOR01, KHMOR02 & KHMOR03
Rates
Rates are available on request.
Facilities
- There are excellent camp sites in Khutse and most of them are situated on the edges of the pan.
- The campsites are undeveloped and have got only a pit latrine and a shower bucket. Borehole water must be obtained from the Game Scout Camp at the gate.
- Visitors are encouraged to bring their own drinking water.