Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Savanna biome · Black backed jackal · Lion
From R 544 a night
3 km away
Where to stay near ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
The southern Kalahari homeland of the ǂKhomani San, inside the Kgalagadi
Northern Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
About ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
The ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is the southern part of the Kgalagadi, inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2017 for the ǂKhomani San, whose ancestors have lived in this desert for thousands of years and who won back rights to the land in 1999. It is a cultural inscription rather than a scenic one: the dunes and the camelthorn riverbeds are the same Kalahari as the rest of the park, but here the San communities offer tracking walks, storytelling and stays that explain how people lived in it. !Xaus Lodge, on a salt pan in the dunes, is owned by the community and is the main way to experience the landscape as intended.
Things to do: San cultural experiences · Kalahari game drives · Dune walks · Stargazing
Wildlife near ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
What people record most across Northern Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Northern Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
Request inside-park camps here. Spekboom confirms with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. Mix in a gateway stay from the same list if you want nights outside the fence.
No stays are linked to ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape yet. These are the closest ones we have, by straight-line distance from the park, so check the drive before you book.
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Savanna biome · Shepherd s tree · Lion
From R 2,805 a night
35 km away
Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Savanna biome · Shepherd s tree · Lion
From R 2,805 a night
60 km away
Bitterpan Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Savanna biome · Shepherd s tree · Lion
From R 2,805 a night
89 km away
Kalahari Tented Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Savanna biome · Shepherd s tree · Lion
From R 2,755 a night
98 km away
Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Savanna biome · Black backed jackal · Lion
From R 542 a night
101 km away
When to visit ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is dry for most of the year: no month averages more than 55 mm of rain, and January is the wettest. The dry season runs from May to November, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 36°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 5°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 36 | 22 |
| February | 42 | 35 | 22 |
| March | 28 | 33 | 20 |
| April | 24 | 29 | 15 |
| May | 5 | 26 | 10 |
| June | 5 | 22 | 5 |
| July | 1 | 22 | 5 |
| August | 1 | 25 | 7 |
| September | 1 | 29 | 11 |
| October | 7 | 32 | 16 |
| November | 9 | 34 | 18 |
| December | 29 | 36 | 21 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 886 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
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Why book here
Your stay helps keep ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape: your questions
Where is ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is in Northern Cape, South Africa.
Is ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape malaria-free?
Yes. ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
In Northern Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Black-footed Cat, Gemsbok, Roan Antelope, Cape Ground Squirrel and birds including Red-necked Falcon, Red Lark, Bradfield's Swift, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
How do you book a stay at ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
Request inside-park rest camps on Spekboom. We confirm the dates with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. SANParks assigns the unit after confirmation. Gateway lodges and guesthouses listed here book the same way, so you can mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
How far in advance should you book accommodation in ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
SANParks opens rest-camp bookings 11 months in advance, releasing a new month on the first working day of each month, and popular camps sell out within days for school holidays, long weekends and peak season. Request as early as you can on Spekboom for those dates. Stays just outside the park usually have availability much closer to the time, and you can book those here too.
Do you pay conservation fees at ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
Yes. SANParks charges a daily conservation fee per person on top of accommodation, with lower rates for South African residents and SADC nationals. Wild Card members do not pay the daily fee. Tariffs are revised each year, so check current rates when you book.
When is the rainy season at ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is dry for most of the year: no month averages more than 55 mm of rain, and January is the wettest. The dry season runs from May to November, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 36°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 5°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 886 m above sea level.
When is the best time to visit ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
The best time to visit ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is Mar-May, Aug-Oct.
What is there to do at ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape?
Popular activities at ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape include san cultural experiences, kalahari game drives, dune walks, stargazing.
Parks near ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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Augrabies Falls National Park
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Augrabies Falls National ParkNational Park · 230 km
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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Private Game Reserve · 198 km · Northern Cape, South Africa
Largest private game reserve in SA
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