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Third Bridge Camp
Located in
Botswana :: Okavango/Moremi
:: Moremi
Category:
Camping :: Park Camp
The camp is located in Moremi, and a short drive from Xakanaxa. It is located at the 3rd bridge from the south gate (hence the name) and has 7 sites with a 'fireplace'.
There is newly built ablution well-maintained ablution blocks facility, i.e. toilets and showers with hot water and standpipe.There is a small store that sells braai wood and snacks. The camp is not fenced and there are lots of wildlife in the area, this have resulted in a few close encounters with the animal kingdom.
Baboons can sometimes be a problem and there have been a few incidences with spotted hyenas.
3rd Bridge also offers ensuite Tented Accommodation consisting of 3 Twin Beds and 1 Honeymoon Self Catering en-suite unit.
Reservations for the campsites are mandatory!
Payment of park fees has been decentralized. Park fees are still paid through Department of Wildlife at central pay points. Vehicle fees paid depend on the vehicle country of registration.
| Address : | 51km or 1h40min NW of Moremi South Gate (51km is 4WD), Okavango/Moremi, Botswana |
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| Postal : | Xomae Group (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 1212, Maun, Botswana. |
| Contact : | Xomae Group |
| Tel : | +267 686 2221 |
| Cell : | +267 73 867 221 |
| Cell2 : | +267 73 204 634 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Nothing |
| Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Xomae Group Office Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00; Sat 08:00-13:00; Sun-closed. |
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| Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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| Base Currency : | BWP |
| Minimum Rate : | 336.60 |
| Maximum Rate : | 336.60 |
| Updated for : | 2024 |
| Comments : | Rates quoted are for SADC citizens. International: BWP561.00. Residents: BWP193.80; Citizen: BWP122.40. Rates Include 14% VAT and BWP10 per person per night government levy. Kids 0-7yrs stay free, 8-17yrs pay 50% of adults camping fees. |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer, Foreign Currency |
| Types of Foreign Currency Accepted : | USD, EUR, ZAR |
| Fee/s : | DWNP Park Entry Fees: Citizens BWP30pp; Residents BWP205pp; Non-Residents BWP270pp. Kids under 8 don't pay park entry fees. Kids 8-15 years: pay half the adults rates. Vehicle fees: Citizens BWP20 and BWP75 (Foreign registered). (Jun-2024). |
| Languages spoken : | English |
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| Pre-Booking : | Required |
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| Accommodation (Tented camp) | |
| Other Facilities : | Boat Station. |
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| Number of Sites : | 10 | |
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| Game to View : | Elephant. Buffalo. Hippo. Giraffe. Lechwe. Zebra. Lion. Leopard. Cheetah and Wild dog. |
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| Closest Town : | Maun |
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ACCESS:
Sometimes the bridge across the channel at Third Bridge is submerged and broken, which means that the only way to Xakanaxa, is to drive back to South Gate and take the direct route from there to Xakanaxa.
ROAD CONDITIONS:
At certain times of the year, like April, the delta can be very low, as there could be a low rainfall season, but the levels should start rising from May onwards, depending on how much rain falls in Angola (the catchment area for the Kavango River).
From South Gate to Third Bridge you will travel along the edge of the delta, and depending on the level of the water, you can expect some water crossings at 1st and 2nd Bridge.
Sometimes the track from Third Bridge to Xakanaxa can be very sandy..
SERVICES:
Road transfers from Xakanaxa airstrip & Maun available.
Try not to camp under trees because of baboon excrement!
“A total new bridge was errected here and you are now able to drive between 3rd Bridge to Xakanaxa. However 4th Bridge is broken and closed and you have to drive around the water to cross at a shallow crossing.” - Mietsie Visser, 2023/10/26
“The bridge across the channel at Third Bridge is submerged and broken, which means that the only way to Xakanaxa, is to drive back to South Gate and take the direct route from there to Xakanaxa. At this stage there is only a pedestrian bridge which the Wildlife officers use. Plans to dismantle the steel bridge at Mababe and erect it at Third Bridge might take some time.” - Mietsie Visser, 2021/10/16
“Currently the bridge at Third Bridge Camp is broken. The only way to reach Xankanaxa and Northgate/Kwai from here, is to drive back to Southgate.” - Mietsie Visser, 2021/08/11
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