Khorixas Rest Camp

The sandy campground is dotted with hearty indigenous vegetation and its interior roads are bordered with white painted stones. At its heart is the restaurant, a tented structure with a cement-block floor that has a markedly temporary feel about it. The food is generally good (of the grills and steak variety), the shop in the reception area sells the basics, and there's a swimming pool that's refreshing enough, although unsheltered. Apply sunblock liberally.

Rows of small, simple chalets offer cool shelter by day and protection against plummeting night-time temps. Of these, 10 chalets have a double bed, and 26 have two twin beds. All have en-suite shower/bath facilities. Family chalets sleep four in two double beds, and have a kitchen and small living room with TV. Don't expect luxury, but linens are clean, water is hot and the aircon works like a dream. For campers, the sites are large, with basic ablution facilities.

Basic as it may be, the accommodation here could certainly do with an upgrade. But the beds are clean, and the setting is a bonus.