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injustices. Shortly after his death, Van Zyl's wife, daughter and three sons disappeared to the Transvaal and were
never heard of again.
Prior to his death, a rumour circulated that Van Zyl hid a large portion of his fortune in Gcwihaba (Drotsky's)
Cave, although nothing has been recovered to date.
Sleeping & Eating
Most places can hook you up with wildlife drives, San cultural activities and the like. In-
teresting alternatives to staying in Ghanzi are the Dqãe Qare Game Farm (
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)
in
nearby D'kar and Grassland Safari Lodge (
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)
, 60km east.
There's a supermarket diagonally across the intersection from the Kalahari Arms Hotel
Thakadu Bush Camp $$
( 7212 0695;
www.thakadubushcamp.com
; campsite per person P70, s P455-595, d
P615-770, s/d cottage with shared bathroom P220/290; )
This popular campsite is a
fun place to stop for a night or three, enjoying the boozy, friendly ambience and letting the
stars soar overhead. There's a refreshing swimming pool on-site and a pub-style restaurant
and bar. The rough access road is just passable to low-slung 2WD vehicles - use caution.
The campsite is located 6km southwest of Ghanzi.
CAMPGROUND
Kalahari Arms Hotel $$
( 659 6298;
www.kalahariarmshotel.com
;
Henry Jankie Dr; campsite per person P60,
s/d P620/710; )
This Ghanzi institution has modern (if slightly tired) rooms with
air-con and cable TV, though the campsite is cramped and can be noisy. The rooms in
ron-
davels
in the garden by the pool are nicest and cost the same as other accommodation. The
dining room at the Kalahari Arms is Ghanzi's only real restaurant. Although it's a bit
pricey (mains from P60), the menu has all the usual suspects of steak, chips and pasta, and
in Ghanzi you won't exactly be spoiled for choice.
HOTEL
Tautona Lodge $$
( 659 7499;
www.tautonalodge.com
; campsite per person P100, s/d P595/780, chalets
from P700/860; )
This reasonable lodge is 5km northeast of Ghanzi, and has ex-
pansive grounds featuring two swimming pools and a watering hole that is frequented by
antelopes. Spacious rooms in Batswana-style thatched buildings have air-con and cable
LODGE
