Kubu Island — Local services in Central District

One of the most stunning places I have ever been in my life. If you visit Botswana you need to plan one night at that place. We did not book anything in advance but just made sure we are there at around lunchtime to get one of the camping spots. You are free to choose and most spots are not too close together. The pricing is way too high for what it is, but I guess you also pay for the experience, so it was still worth it. There were also not too many people in the evening which made the experience so special. It may seem far off the usual route and take some more time than just driving down the highway, but the way to Kubu island is an adventure for itself and absolutely stunning. So take your time for the drive there as well. Absolutely worth it, never felt so free than in this place in the middle of nowhere. Ah and it is pretty easy to find the place, just...

The camping at the island has been closed. They have moved to a new site about 2,5km from the island old campsite. Although the new facilities have flush toilets and hot showers, they had no water when we visited on 15 Jun 24. The island is now controlled by the Heritage Organization, hence no more camping. We booked through Footprints Botswana and was not informed about this change of campsite beforehand. The pans are amazing (5 stars). The road getting there from Nata side is quite bad, but that keeps the general public away. You can picnic at the island and also stay after sunset. New camp is at S20° 53.054'...

The experience was really awesome the guide was also very helpful and informative Mr.Chabaya is the guide name…we went with family the arrangement were good and the tents were clean..The only problem was the Toilet I won’t recommend using the toilet in the area…please carry mosquito spray because there are lots of mosquitoes…Carry a good torch light it gets really dark in the night….to experience the Milky Way I will suggest you to go when there is no moon…to reach the Kubu island we took around 4 to 5 hours because of the off road.. But after reaching thereat the island it...