NWR Hobas Camp

We checked into Hobas, and found the reception staff helpful and friendly. We were allocated campsite number 9, we went to find it to get our bearings, we were quite happy with our given site. So then we went off to see the Canyon and watch the sunset. We were travelling in a rented fully equipped vehicle with a roof top tent. Upon our return to our allocated campsite, we found a group of overlanders from Intrepid Travel had set up dome tents and a camp kitchen on our site. First of all the cook/chef said he had been allocated it by reception as it was a large site, then when he was spoken to by the camp staff he said HE had decided to set up in it as it was empty! He refused to move or apologise. The lady camp staff member told him he had been allocated sites and that ours (number 9) was not one of them. We had booked and paid in 2023 for a site with electric and braai facilities. Eventually we were given the only free space which had no braai or electric hook up. The Camp staff ran a cable from the restaurant to our vehicle so that we at least had power. The lady staff member did her best to resolve things for us. We ended up eating at the restaurant (due to no braai facilities) which was really nice. The food was good and the cold beer went down a treat. The ablutions were a bit tired but were certainly adequate. The campsite is the closest to the Fish River Canyon so is great for being there for sunrise or sunset. Sadly our experience was spoiled by the selfish guides/staff of Intrepid Travel.