This camp is NOT fenced; a ranger is based at the camp at all times. Elevated above the red sands of the Kalahari and suspended in time is Bitterpan – an exclusive, stilted camp overlooking a waterhole.

Bitterpan is situated in the centre of the wilderness, opening up a new 4x4 route through the Kalahari dunes from Nossob to Mata-Mata and the Kalahari Tent Camp. It is on a ONE-WAY route starting from Nossob. Driving time is approximately 2½-hours from Nossob to Bitterpan, while from Bitterpan to Craig Lockhart in the Auob tourist road takes another 2½ hours, and thereafter 15 minutes to Mata Mata, or a 2-hour drive to Twee Rivieren.

It is strictly a 4x4 route, but BIG 4x4’s such as Unimogs (heavy vehicle 4x4) are not allowed.

4 x 2 bed units each with a loose standing bathroom, with a shower, washbasin and toilet. The accessible unit with appropriate ablution facilities are available for visitors with mobility impairment.

There is a communal kitchen and barbecue area. Bedding, towels and cooking and eating utensils are provided.

Rates Include:
Accommodation and 14% VAT.

Rates Exclude:
Optional Extras,Conservation Levies

Travelling distances within the park: Twee Rivieren – Nossob: 3½ hrs
Twee Rivieren – Mata-Mata: 2½ hrs
Twee Rivieren – Kalahari Tent Camp: 2½ hrs
Twee Rivieren – Grootkolk: 6 hrs
Nossob – Union’s End: 3 hrs
Nossob – Mata-Mata (over Kamqua dune road): 3½ hrs
Nossob – Bitterpan: 2½ hrs
Bitterpan – Mata-Mata: 2 hrs
Nossob – Grootkolk: 2½ hrs
Mata-Mata – Kalahari Tent Camp: 4 km

Please take note: The camp and its access road are strictly for the use of its residents only!  Visitors must supply their own firewood or charcoal. Visitors must supply their own drinking water. No Trailers (even 4x4 trailers) will be permitted. Visitors should be aware that there is limited driving opportunity once at the camp. Only a one-way 15 km game drive, however visitors staying longer than one night may use the escape route to Moravet to go onto the tourist routes and back. The entrance and exit roads (and the 15 km game drive) are strictly one-way. No fuel and no shop, nearest facilities at Nossob and Mata Mata.

Climate: The Kalahari is an arid region with an annual rainfall of 200 mm, mainly between January and April. In summer day temperatures may exceed 40°C. Winter days are sunny with night temperatures often below zero.

Handy Hints: Binoculars and cameras should be easily accessible at all times
Stopping for little things often produces interesting things that were not apparent. Sun cream is advisable. Drinking water available in all shops

Office Hours:  07:30 to sundown

Wheelchair Access: Accommodation providing access: Twee Rivieren 1 x 4 bed family cottage
Bitterpan 1 x 2 bed unit. Grootkolk 1 x 2 bed chalets. Kalahari Tent Camp 2 x 2 bed desert tents
These units are all equipped with appropriate ablution facilities and easy access to the unit.
The information centres at Twee Rivieren and Nossob have ramps and are accessible, as is the hide and camping ablutions, at Nossob.