- Game Parks
Africa is a wild continent and Southern Africa has fought hard to save her wildlife. A multitude of game parks pepper the area ranging from the impossibly exclusive to the downright affordable. A trip to the Kruger National Park is well worth while – although it is by no means the only game park worth visiting. This icon tells you that you're within game park visiting distance.
The Old Bridge Backpackers
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| Physical address........ The Hippo Pool Maun |
Stay here and they'll get you to the Delta on an affordable trip.
On Moremi Game Reserve Road. 8km from Maun. On the water’s edge, overlooking the hippo pool and the old bridge, you’ll find a shady campsite, furnished tents, a lively bar and a restaurant that serves great meals all day. Built in traditional style using local materials, the Old Bridge offers lekker* hot showers and flushing toilets, a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, lounge area, internet facilities and free tea and coffee. This owner-run lodge specialises in developing new and exciting tailored-to-fit-your-pocket trips which make the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Kalahari and the salt pans accessible and affordable for budget travelers. Activities include horse riding, kayaking, basket weaving workshops, sunset cruises, scenic flights, community run mokoro trips, fantastic inner delta boat trips and 4x4 vehicle and driver hire. Thanks to its friendly and knowledgeable staff, it’s also a great place to use as a base for planning all your adventures. Chill in the shade of the enormous fig tree and watch the local fisherman trying their luck, or hang out with the locals with an ice-cold beer in hand. Musicians are welcome.
Getting there
Ask about the weekly Maun, Johannesburg, Vic Falls, Windhoek bus service.
Ask about the weekly Maun, Johannesburg, Vic Falls, Windhoek bus service.
Rates and extras
Dorms P80; Single tents P120; Double tents P180; Camping P30.
Dorms P80; Single tents P120; Double tents P180; Camping P30.
Getting there
On Moremi Game Reserve Road. 8km from Maun.
On Moremi Game Reserve Road. 8km from Maun.
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