Rest camp·Gobabis, Namibia
East Gate Rest Camp
AT A GLANCE
About this stay
On Sandfontein Farm in Namibia’s far east, East Gate Rest Camp is next to the Botswana border at the Buitepos post. Its name comes from Sandfontein, Afrikaans for “sand fountain,” with a still-active spring between the house and the camp.
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Well-kept accommodation, a peaceful setting and surrounding nature welcome travellers on the Trans-Kalahari Highway. A souvenir shop, fuel station, store, power lines and telecommunications network round out this stop after a long drive.
This border stop offers a simple welcome, functional accommodation and a peaceful natural setting after the road. The souvenir shop offers something to take along before crossing the border, with road services nearby. Its location near the Buitepos post makes it a practical stop between two countries.
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Best time to visit
On the Omaheke border plateau, plan for water, fuel, layers to protect against dust and extra time for the border. A hat and closed shoes are useful for nature breaks around the stop.
Stay advice
Allow time for Buitepos border-post formalities and plan to arrive in daylight after the drive. Check room and camping-spot availability before crossing between Botswana and Namibia.
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Location
Buitepos, a border post between Namibia and Botswana on the Trans-Kalahari Highway, runs through Sandfontein Farm in Namibia’s far east.
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A fuel station, shop, relay and communications networks line the route for cross-border travellers.
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