Nossob Road, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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Waterholes and stops on the Nossob Road

• Rooiputs ViewpointViewpointRooiputs Viewpoint overlooks the Rooiputs waterhole and the dry Nossob River valley on the Botswana side of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The elevated red-dune setting provides broad views across…On the road
• Kameelsleep WaterholeWaterholeKameelsleep Waterhole lies in the Nossob Riverbed, where the river narrows as it cuts through the surrounding calcrete. The water is provided through a trough rather than a natural pool, and the…On the road
• Kameelsleep Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKameelsleep Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole in the Nossob Riverbed, surrounded by pale Kalahari sand, camelthorn and the open riverine landscape. The water trough can attract gemsbok…On the road
• Jan se Draai Waterhole ViewpointWaterholeJan se Draai Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the open Nossob River valley at Jan se Draai, where the waterhole is clearly visible from the road. The area is known for regular gemsbok sightings, while…On the road
• Dikbaardskolk Waterhole ViewpointViewpointDikbaardskolk Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole from the Nossob Riverbed, with the open riverbed and surrounding Kalahari vegetation providing a clear setting for wildlife viewing. The…On the road
• Dikbaardskolk WaterholeViewpointDikbaardskolk Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole from the Nossob Riverbed, with the open riverbed and surrounding Kalahari vegetation providing a clear setting for wildlife viewing. The…On the road
• Rooikop Waterhole ViewpointViewpointRooikop Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Rooikop Waterhole about 5 km south of Nossob Camp in the Nossob River valley. The waterhole is surrounded by dense camelthorn trees and bushes, which can…On the road
• Melkvlei Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMelkvlei Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole beside the Nossob Riverbed, with the open riverbed and surrounding Kalahari vegetation providing a clear setting for wildlife viewing. The…On the road
• Two Rivers GateGateTwo Rivers Gate is the Botswana-side entrance to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, directly opposite Twee Rivieren on the South African side. The gate forms part of the international crossing between…On the road
• Kaspersdraai Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKaspersdraai Waterhole Viewpoint sits on a dune rise above Kaspersdraai Waterhole in the Nossob River valley, providing an elevated view over the waterhole and surrounding riverbed. The area is…On the road
• Kij Kij WaterholeViewpointKij Kij Waterhole lies between the Nossob River road and the Lower Dune Road, with the waterhole positioned roughly 70 metres from the main road. The name comes from the Khoekhoen word meaning “big…On the road
• Leeuwdril Waterhole ViewpointViewpointLeeuwdril Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the open Nossob Riverbed and Leeuwdril waterhole, which lies close to the main road north of Twee Rivieren. The unobstructed setting provides good…On the road
• Dikbaardskolk Waterhole Picnic SpotPicnic SpotDikbaardskolk Waterhole Picnic Spot is a designated stopping place beside the Nossob Riverbed, roughly midway between Twee Rivieren and Nossob. The sheltered picnic area provides tables and basic…On the road
• Kransbrak ViewpointViewpointKransbrak Viewpoint overlooks the Kransbrak waterhole in the Nossob Riverbed, where the surrounding calcrete formations are particularly distinctive. The name refers to the conspicuous calcrete…On the road
• Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Day Visitor AreaPicnic SpotThe Twee Rivieren Rest Camp Day Visitor Area provides facilities for visitors stopping at the park’s largest rest camp and administrative centre. Located beside the dry Nossob Riverbed, the area…On 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…100 m off the road
• Nossob Camp HideBird HideThe Nossob Camp Hide overlooks the waterhole inside Nossob Rest Camp, providing a close-range viewing position beside the dry Nossob Riverbed. The waterhole is particularly productive for wildlife…100 m off the road
• Bitterpan 4x4 Trail GateGateThe Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate marks the controlled entrance to the one-way 4x4 route from the Nossob area towards Bitterpan Wilderness Camp. The route crosses the red Kalahari dunes and is restricted…150 m off the road
• Cheleka Waterhole ViewpointViewpointCheleka Waterhole Viewpoint is reached by a short loop road off the main Nossob route, leading to a waterhole set slightly away from the road beneath a prominent camelthorn tree. The open setting…150 m off the road
• Rooiputs Campsite Bush CampBush CampRooiputs Campsite Bush Camp is a small, unfenced wilderness camping area on the Botswana side of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, approximately 25 km north of Twee Rivieren along the Nossob valley. The…550 m off the road

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