Welcome To Kubu Island Camping
Kubu Island is a place of great natural beauty and a National Monument. Kubu is a setswana name for a hippopotamus while lekhubu means a rock outcrop. This rock outcrop is engulfed by the white sea of salt, making it remain as an island jutting in the middle of the flats.
Accommodation Prices at Kubu Island Camping
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
Kubu Island Camping Prices 2025 and 2026
| January 2025 - December 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Camping | Per Person Sharing |
| Camping | Please Enquire |
Accommodation at Kubu Island Camping
Pottery sheds and ostrich eggshell beads are found on the site. There are three traditional taboos governing the use of the island, this taboos are no hunting of wild animals, collection of wild fruits and taking away some rocks. Kubu Island offers 14 camping sites all with a long drop toilet and a rock fireplace.
Please bring your own firewood; alternately firewood is available from the guides at Kubu Island at reasonable cost.
All garbage must be removed when you leave Kubu Island, for those travelling north dumps are in either Gweta or Nata and those travelling South the dump is in Mmatshumo village. Please help us keep Kubu Island clean!
Kubu Island Camping Amenities and Facilities
Kubu Island is a place of great natural beauty and a National Monument. We ask that you respect this by not driving on the Pan, people are only allowed to drive to the camping sites and park in designated parking areas. Clients are only allowed to walk to the island.
What To Do at Kubu Island Camping
We have introduced a guided walk to the Flamingo Nests centuary. As you go to the centuary you will get the opportunity to view the best sunrise as you will be leaving early in the morning. The breeding sites are located 10 km away from the camp, so the total journey to and from is only 20 km.
