Mata Mata Landing Site, NA.
While "Mata Mata Landing Site (NA-0077)" is officially listed as a closed airfield in Namibia, recent traveler experiences and reviews primarily refer to the Mata Mata Border Crossing and its integrated Mata Mata Rest Camp within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, connecting South Africa and Namibia. Overall traveler sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a unique and seamless cross-border safari experience.
What Travelers Love
- Unique Border Experience: Travelers consistently praise the Mata Mata border crossing as a highly sought-after, unique, and incredible adventure, especially for dedicated safari travelers. It's described as a relaxed, friendly, and rustic safari camp atmosphere, a world away from typical international borders.
- Minimal Wait Times: The border crossing is noted for being very quiet, with no long queues or chaos. The process is informal and personal.
- Integrated Rest Camp Facilities: The border post is integrated into the Mata Mata Rest Camp, which offers convenient amenities. The ablution facilities (toilets and showers) are described as nice, neat, and clean, with hot water and wheelchair access. There is also a filling station, a shop with basic supplies, and a swimming pool available.
- Exceptional Wildlife Viewing: The camp offers excellent opportunities for game viewing, with sightings of lions and leopards reported close to the camp and along the Auob River. Some campsites are located right next to the fence, allowing for great wildlife sightings.
Common Complaints
- Strict Entry Requirements: This is not a general transit route. Travelers must be bona fide tourists, are required to stay a minimum of two nights within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and must have visas sorted in advance. Namibian immigration procedures are typically completed at Twee Rivieren before arriving at Mata Mata.
- Advance Booking Essential: Accommodation within the park must be booked months, or even a year, in advance due to high demand.
- Limited Shop Stock & High Prices: The camp shop is often described as not very well stocked, and certain items like meat can be expensive.
- Intermittent Power & Water Quality: Power at the camp typically goes off at 10:00 PM and returns at 5:00 AM. The tap water can be brackish or soapy throughout the Kgalagadi area.
Overall, traveler satisfaction at the Mata Mata border crossing and rest camp is very high for those seeking a unique, immersive safari experience within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, despite the necessary advance planning and some minor inconveniences regarding amenities. It is highly recommended for dedicated safari adventurers.
Traveler reviews & tips
From people who've recently flown through Mata Mata Landing Site.
No tips for NA-0077 yet — be the first to help fellow travelers.
Share your tip or review
Help fellow travelers at Mata Mata Landing Site. Tips are reviewed before publishing.
Common questions about NA-0077
Quick answers, straight from the schedule data.
Where is Mata Mata Landing Site located?
Mata Mata Landing Site is located NA, at an elevation of 3125 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is NA-0077.