Auob Road, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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Waterholes and stops on the Auob Road

• Auchterlonie Waterhole ViewpointViewpointAuchterlonie Waterhole Viewpoint is reached at the historic Auchterlonie museum, where the elevated position above the Auob Riverbed provides a clear view across the waterhole and surrounding…On the road
• Houmoed Waterhole ViewpointViewpointHoumoed Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the eastern side of the Auob Riverbed, overlooking one of the first waterholes encountered when travelling north from Twee Rivieren. The surrounding red dunes and…On the road
• Kampfersboom Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKampfersboom Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the open Auob Riverbed from the vicinity of Kampfersboom Waterhole, with the broad grassland and surrounding dunes providing a clear setting for wildlife…On the road
• Monro Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMonro Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole in the Auob Riverbed, where the open riverbed and surrounding Kalahari vegetation provide an excellent setting for wildlife viewing. Monro is…On the road
• Batulama Waterhole ViewpointViewpointBatulama Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Batulama waterhole in the Auob Riverbed, with the surrounding open riverbed and Kalahari vegetation providing a clear setting for wildlife viewing…On the road
• Rooibrak Waterhole ViewpointViewpointRooibrak Waterhole lies along the Auob River in the southern section of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Its name means “Red Brack”, referring to the red stone and brackish water found in the area…On the road
• Montrose Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMontrose Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole in the open Auob Riverbed, with the surrounding grassland and red Kalahari dunes providing an excellent setting for wildlife viewing. The Montrose…On the road
• Kamqua Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKamqua Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the open Auob Riverbed, with the waterhole situated roughly 100 metres northeast of the road. The surrounding flat riverbed and Kalahari vegetation provide an…On the road
• Urikaruus Waterhole ViewpointViewpointUrikaruus Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole beside the Urikaruus Wilderness Camp in the dry Auob River valley. Surrounded by mature camelthorn trees, the waterhole is an important wildlife…50 m off the road
• Samevloeiing ViewpointViewpointSamevloeiing Viewpoint overlooks the confluence of the dry Auob and Nossob riverbeds, just north of Twee Rivieren. The surrounding river valley and camel-thorn woodland create an important…150 m off the road
• Gemsbokplein Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGemsbokplein Waterhole Viewpoint is reached by a short track leading from the Auob road to an elevated position overlooking the broad riverbed and waterhole below. The name reflects the area's…200 m off the road
• Auchterlonie Picnic SitePicnic SpotAuchterlonie Picnic Site is set beside the dry Auob Riverbed, approximately 37 km north of Twee Rivieren, at the historic Auchterlonie homestead. The shaded picnic area provides tables, braai…250 m off the road
• Dertiende Boorgat ViewpointViewpointDertiende Boorgat Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole from the Auob Riverbed, with the surrounding open grassland and striking red Kalahari dunes creating an excellent setting for wildlife viewing…300 m off the road
• Mata-Mata Border GateGateMata-Mata Border Gate is the Namibian entrance to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, linking the park directly with Namibia along the C15 route. The gate also serves as an international border crossing…350 m off the road
• Mata-Mata Waterhole ViewpointViewpointThe Mata-Mata Waterhole Viewpoint is the designated game and bird hide overlooking the waterhole at Mata-Mata Rest Camp, beside the dry Auob Riverbed. The waterhole attracts a steady variety of…400 m off the road
• Dalkeith Waterhole ViewpointViewpointDalkeith Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole from the western side of a short loop road in the Auob Riverbed. The surrounding open grassland and red Kalahari dunes are particularly…400 m off the road
• Craig Lockhart Waterhole ViewpointViewpointCraig Lockhart Waterhole Viewpoint is reached via a short detour from the Auob tourist road and looks across the waterhole from close range. The waterhole is particularly attractive for gemsbok and…500 m off the road
• Veertiende Boorgat ViewpointViewpointVeertiende Boorgat Viewpoint overlooks Veertiende Boorgat in the Auob River valley between Dertiende Boorgat and Dalkeith. The waterhole is the fourteenth in a series of boreholes sunk in 1908 for…550 m off the road

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