Kubu Island

The road to Kubu island can be tough especially if coming from Nata side. A lot of deep trenches with dry sand you for sure need a 4x4 and soft tires. Kubu island itself is very interesting but if you're looking for facilities you'll be out of luck. Only a toilet (drop). Nothing more. The Baobab trees are beautiful in the early morning sun. I liked the experience but it's a tough drive and VERY dusty so keep that in mind. All in all a campfire, stargazing, sunrise. It's a beautiful place so 5 out of 5.

There has been a couple of reviews to say this camp site is closed. We camped at Kubu island so not sure why people are having issues. You just book at the gate. There are only 13 sites to camp officially. A great place to visit if you have the time. The drive from Nata took around three hours to get here. Would recommend.

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' E25° 48.272.

If you love adventure and the beauty of nature not afraid to camp in rugged circumstances. This place is for you. This is place is beautiful. A must visit.

Very interested place. Far from any commercial facilities and hard to get to. Interesting nature. Looks like rock with baobabs trees surrounded by salt dry lake (dry in winter). Great for astrophotographers. However you have to accept almost no any facilities- no water, no electricity and very primitive toilets. Not easy to novigate to and while leaving.

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 was worth it…

Can’t give it anything less than 5 stars. This is now our favorite place to camp. Be self sufficient and you’re set. There is a toilet at each campsite though. But the quietness, stars and beauty makes it perfect

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 follow the tracks.