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Have just been going over past trips to KTP and came across camping fees from the early '80's - Only three camps, TR, MM and Nossob. They only had rangers houses, a few camp sites and rondawels and cottages, no restaurant at TR. Camping and caravans - R2.60 per day!!! Bulpin was our only travel guide, and here I quote "camps are unsophisticated, clean and pleasant, and the staff courteous". We had great times on our many visits, out of school holidays, and at one time were the only people in Nossob! Taking our little "pimple", as we called our caravan, over those roads was a real adventure!
Times have changed and we have watched the progression of the years with a little dismay. Tarring the road from Upington was the start of the huge influx of tourists, which had its very good (and some bad) influences.
Who else has brilliant KTP memories?

For me, not so many years ago, the gravel road and the canvas of the tents at Grootkolk that didn't close... and I put a lot of things... that must fall... to awaken me if....

and like you said... few people, few cars... and enough chalets at every camp, even in the tiny ones

Nice memories Expat - imagine still paying R2.60 a day!

I do not mind paying if the things you "buy" are worth the money, but it rarely happens in the Sanparks

That's why it's such brilliant memory, Lisbeth! Will be back there soon, paying our life savings for the privilege!! Honestly, can't wait

oups sorry... it's a travel tale... your travel tale

Expat wrote: Who else has brilliant KTP memories?

Nan, expat did pose a question

Lisbeth wrote:

Expat wrote: Who else has brilliant KTP memories?

Nan, expat did pose a question

thank you Liz

Not really a TR, Nan! Just want to hear about other memories - I love KTP!!

Share some more of your memories Expat.