During the pioneer years, stagecoaches transported post as well as passengers. Many guesthouses were built along the stage route, where visitors could look forward to a nourishing meal and a good night’s rest. The old post office of Askham located 72km from Kgalagadi Park and 175km from Upington has been restored into a comfortable guesthouse where contemporary travellers are warmly welcomed before they rest and reflect on their journey. Accommodation options are three en-suite rooms or a family cottage sleeping six people. Both options have a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, roof-fans and private braai facilities. Mouthwatering traditional food is provided on request – try nabbas and game meat (springbok is a winter speciality). Walking and bird watching is favourite pastimes in this area. Not to be missed are the suricate (meerkat) burrows and rituals (to be viewed from a distance so as not to chase them all underground).