About this place
Urikaruus Wilderness Camp is a small, unfenced camp set among camelthorn trees on the bank of the dry Auob riverbed in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The cabins are raised on stilts and linked by elevated walkways, looking out over a waterhole that brings a steady stream of desert wildlife right to the camp.
This is one of the most intimate and immersive camps in the Kalahari, with no shop, restaurant or fuel, so visitors come fully self-sufficient and settle into the deep quiet of the red dunes. The Auob is a renowned game-viewing route, and from the verandas guests watch gemsbok, springbok and wildebeest come to drink, often shadowed by the park's famous black-maned lions, cheetah and leopard.
Days here move to the rhythm of the waterhole and the long desert light, and the cloudless Kalahari nights deliver some of the finest stargazing in the country. It is a stay designed for those who want wilderness at its most stripped back.
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Availability
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2 rooms, sleeps 2 to 2
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October 2026
November 2026
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Where you'll sleep
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Honeymoon Riverside Cabin HMRC2
River view · Own kitchen
2 guests
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults. Features - 1 double bed - Barbeque facilities on deck - Ceiling fan - Check in at Twee Rivieren or Mata Mata - Ensuite bathroom with shower - Equipped kitchen - Fridge/freezer - No additional persons allowed - No children under 12 allowed - No smoking - Provide own drinking water and firewood - River view - Solar power for lights, gas for hot water - Two plate gas stove - Unfenced, on stilts, tourism assistant on duty - Veranda
2 guests
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Barbeque facilities on deck - Check in at Twee Rivieren or Mata Mata - Equipped kitchen - Gas fridge / freezer - No additional persons allowed - No children under 12 allowed - No smoking - Provide own drinking water and firewood - Solar power for lights, gas for hot water - Unfenced, on stilts, tourism assistant on duty - WC and shower
Nature
What lives at Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
23 animals, 97 birds and 3 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
Important information
Check-in and check-out
Check-in Time
14:00 - 18:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
Check-out Time
By 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days
Refund schedule
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
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Pet policyNo pets
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Pets are not allowed
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Payment terms
Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation PolicyStrict
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.
Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.
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Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Urikaruus Wilderness Camp located?
Urikaruus Wilderness Camp is in Northern Cape, South Africa. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Urikaruus Wilderness Camp accommodate?
HMRC2 (HONEYMOON RIVERSIDE CABIN) sleeps 2 and RC2 (RIVERSIDE CABIN) sleeps 2.
How do I book Urikaruus Wilderness Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
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