Khamkirri on the Orange River | Khamkirri - Northern Cape - Kakamas - Orange River

Khamkirri

Northern Cape, Kakamas, Orange River

Khamkirri is a 4-star adventure resort on the Orange River near Kakamas. Guests camp, glamp, or stay in self-catering cabins with direct river frontage.

The fishing

Khamkirri has about 3 km of Orange River frontage upstream from Augrabies. Fly fishing and bait fishing both work here. Largemouth and smallmouth yellowfish hold in the faster sections. Barbel, carp, kurper, and mudfish are also common. Yellowfish are catch and release. Plan three to four days to work the different pools and runs. Confirm the rules with the venue.

You can catch
YellowfishBarbelCarpTilapia / KurperMudfish
Water & style
RiverFly FishingPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank

Staying at Khamkirri

Khamkirri sits on the northern bank of the Orange River, about 25 km from Kakamas on a good gravel road. Accommodation ranges from grassed campsites and private stands to riverside glamping tents and self-catering log cabins. A family cottage and stop-over tent are also available. The resort has a pool, restaurant, bar, and river activities such as rafting and barge cruises. Self-catering cabins start from about R1 155 per night. The family cottage starts from about R2 160. River tents start from about R910. Camping starts from about R310 per site. A stop-over tent starts from about R495. Seasonal rate changes may apply. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 21 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Camping

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop Swimming pool Restaurant River rafting TGCSA 4-star Kids welcome

Operating hours

Check-in from 14:00 to 19:00. Check-out by 09:00.

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