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Karoo Rest Camp Accommodation Karoo National Park SANParks

Karoo Rest Camp

The Karoo Rest Camp is the main camp in the Karoo National Park and the reception of the park is located here. The campsites in the rugged Karoo environment.


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Karoo Rest Camp Camping and Room Prices

Rates are per night and exclude 1% community fund which will be added when booking.

Karoo Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 16 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 & 08 Apr 2025 - 19 Sept 2025 & 14 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Camp Site (CK6P / CK6PG)
With Powerpoint
2 R 413 R 116

Karoo Rest Camp Chalet Prices: 16 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 & 08 Apr 2025 - 19 Sept 2025 & 14 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Chalet (CH2/4 / CH2/4Z)
Breakfast Included
2 R 1,764 R 525
Cottage (CO3) 2 R 1,920 R 525
Family Cottage (FA6 / FA6BZ)
Breakfast Included
4 R 2,612 R 525

Karoo Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 20 Mar 2025 - 07 Apr 2025 & 20 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Camp Site (CK6P / CK6PG)
With Powerpoint
2 R 435 R 116

Karoo Rest Camp Chalet Prices: 20 Mar 2025 - 07 Apr 2025 & 20 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Chalet (CH2/4 / CH2/4Z)
Breakfast Included
2 R 1,853 R 525
Cottage (CO3) 2 R 2,031 R 525
Family Cottage (FA6 / FA6BZ)
Breakfast Included
4 R 2,746 R 525


Accommodation Options

Typical Karoo architecture is displayed in the Cape Dutch style cottages, offering panoramic views of the landscape. All the accommodation has self-catering facilities, but meals can be enjoyed at the restaurant. Units in the main camp are serviced daily and bedding and towels are supplied.

Campsites are offered for those wanting to be closer to the rugged Karoo environment. Except for the accommodation and campsites located in the Karoo Rest Camp, there are two more cottages away from the main camp in a private and secluded setting.

Camp Site Chalet Cottages Family Cottages Afsaal Cottage Embizweni Cottage

Camp Sites

Between 2 and 6 persons are accommodated at each of the 24 award-winning campsites and extra vehicles are charged a fee per night. Electrical connection points are available at the campsites. The shared ablution facilities have showers and baths and shared kitchen facilities with hotplates and washing-up facilities are offered.

Camp Site Facilities

  • Electrical connection point
  • Shared ablution facilities with toilets, showers and baths
  • Shared kitchen facilities with hotplates and wash-up area
  • Shared laundry facilities

Chalets

Furnished with 2 single beds in the bedroom and a double sleeper couch in the living room area, these units have private bathrooms with a toilet and shower or a bath. The Chalets are air-conditioned, and the kitchen is equipped with a microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle and other amenities for self-catering purposes.

Chalets Facilities

  • 2 Single beds in bedroom
  • Double sleeper couch in living room
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with toilet, shower or bath
  • DSTV with limited channels
  • Kitchen with cookware, cutlery and crockery
  • Microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge
  • One unit adapted for mobility challenged persons

Cottages

The Cottages are 1-bedroom units, furnished with a double bed. A double sleeper couch is available in the living room, accommodating a third person. The kitchen is equipped with a hotplate, microwave, fridge and utensils and barbecue facilities are available on the covered veranda.

Cottages Facilities

  • 1 Bedroom with double bed
  • Sleeper couch in lounge for 3rd person
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Open plan kitchen equipped for self-catering
  • Fridge, microwave, 3-plate stove, kettle, toaster, cutlery and crockery
  • Living and dining areaDSTV with limited channels
  • Barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture under the roof on the veranda

Family Cottages

There are 2 bedrooms, one furnished with a queen-size bed and the other with single beds. The Cottages are air-conditioned and there are 2 en-suite bathrooms with a toilet, bath and shower. DSTV with limited channels are available.

Family Cottages Facilities

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 queen size bed and single bed in each room
  • Air-conditioned
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms with a bath or shower and a toilet
  • Kitchen equipped with microwave and amenities for self-catering purposes
  • DSTV with limited channels
  • Dining area for 6 guests
  • Veranda with outdoor furniture and barbecue facilities
  • 1 unit is accessible to the mobility challenged

Afsaal Cottage

An old shepherd’s hut had been upgraded to offer rustic accommodation in the park’s game viewing area and a night-lit waterhole in front of the cottage offers game viewing all through the night and day. Only 4x4 and high-clearance vehicles can access this facility and there is no cell phone reception.

Afsaal Cottage Facilities

  • 2 Adults and 2 children accommodated
  • Solar power
  • Eco friendly
  • Self-catering
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Gas burners for food preparation
  • Gas geyser for shower
  • Wash basin
  • Waterhole in front of cottage
  • Not serviced daily

Embizweni Cottage

Accommodating up to 7 persons, the Embizweni Cottage is also located along the Nuweveld 4x4 trail and about 45 km from the main camp. The self-catering unit is equipped with a fridge and a gas stove and hot water is supplied from the gas geyser. The unit will be serviced before and after, but not during your stay.

Embizweni Cottage Facilities

  • 2 Bedrooms with a double bed in each
  • Single sleeper couch
  • Bunk bed
  • Bathroom with bath and shower
  • Self-catering
  • Solar and gas operated
  • Fridge
  • Gas stove
  • Living area
  • Veranda with barbecue facilities
  • Unit not serviced daily


A variety of facilities are available at the Karoo Rest Camp, including a restaurant, shop and swimming pool. The park is located 12km from the town of Beaufort West where medical services, vehicle and tyre repair services and banks are available.

Amenities List

  • Fully licensed a la carte restaurant
  • Shop with basic commodities and curios
  • Laundry with washing machine and tumble drier
  • Swimming pool for overnight guests
  • Conference venue
  • Grantham Environmental Education Centre
    • Accommodation for up to 50 persons
    • Lecture room with audio-visual aids for presentations
    • Equipped kitchen
    • Lapa for barbecues
  • Picnic Sites
    • Bulkraal
    • Doornhoek
  • Bird hide
  • Old School Interpretive Centre
    • Wooden boardwalk with historical displays and information
  • Beaufort West town is 12 km away from the Karoo National Park
    • Filling stations and vehicle repair services
    • Banks and ATMs
    • Restaurants
    • Medical services

Attracting guests from all over the world who are interested in the geology, vegetation and wildlife, there is a lot to see and do while staying at the Karoo National Park. A variety of 4x4-trails is available while birdwatching can be enjoyed from the hide in the camp or while doing self-drive excursions or hikes. Day visitors are welcome, and picnic sites are available.

Activities List

  • 4x4 Excursions
  • Birdwatching
  • Bird hide
  • Guided Game Drives
  • Hikes, walks and trails
  • Mountain biking and trail running
  • Grantham Environmental Education Centre
  • Picnic Sites
  • Bird hide
  • Old School Interpretive Centre

List of Activities close to Karoo National Park

  • Golf course
  • Bowling Green
  • Chris Barnard Museum
  • Shopping
  • Swimming pool oasis at picnic site
  • Old Schuur Interpretive Centre
  • Picturesque Klipspringer Pass
  • Scenic viewpoint at Rooivalle
  • Verreaux’s Eagle

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