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Lilydale Rest Camp Accommodation Mokala National Park SANParks

Lilydale Rest Camp

Offering classic safari-style accommodation, the Lilydale Rest Camp is located in the northern section of the Mokala National Park, overlooking the Riet River. Shade trees as well as a swimming pool offer a relief from the hot sun during the summer months. At night, the clear skies of the Northern Cape Province offer spectacular stargazing opportunities.


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Lilydale Rest Camp Room Prices

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

Lilydale Rest Camp Bungalow & Chalet Prices: 13 Dec 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 & 20 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Bungalow (BD3) 2 R 1,286 R 330
Bungalow (BD5)
2 Beds on loft
2 R 1,286 R 330
Chalet (CH3D) 2 R 1,286 R 330

Lilydale Rest Camp Bungalow & Chalet Prices: 16 Jan 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Bungalow (BD3) 2 R 1,154 R 330
Bungalow (BD5)
2 Beds on loft
2 R 1,154 R 330
Chalet (CH3D) 2 R 1,154 R 330


Accommodation Options

Twelve self-catering units offer accommodation at Lilydale Rest Camp.

Bungalows Chalets Kameeldoring Tree Top Cottage

Bungalows

Nine air-conditioned self-catering units with views over the Riet River are available at Lilydale Rest Camp. The bungalows have private bathrooms and kitchens which are equipped for basic food preparation.

Five of the bungalows accommodate three persons on one double bed and one single bed. Four of the bungalows are larger and are furnished with a double bed and a single bed on the ground level, and a loft with 2 single beds, suitable for children only.

Bungalow Facilities

  • 1 Double bed and 1 single bed in all bungalows
  • 2 Single beds in loft area in the larger bungalows – suitable for children only
  • Bathroom with toilet and shower
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen with hotplate and fridge
  • Cutlery, crockery and cookware provided
  • Counter with chairs for dining
  • Deck with outdoor furniture
  • View over the Riet River

Chalets

The two air-conditioned chalets are furnished with a double bed and a single bed, accommodating a maximum of 3 persons. The private bathrooms have a bath, toilet and hand basin and the kitchens are equipped for basic food preparation.

Cutlery, crockery and cookware is provided and there is a counter with a dining area and chairs. Each chalet has a balcony with picnic furniture.

Chalet Facilities

  • 1 Double bed and 1 single bed
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with toilet and shower or bath
  • Kitchen with hotplate and fridge
  • Cutlery, crockery and cookware provided
  • Counter with chairs for dining
  • Deck with outdoor furniture
  • View over the Riet River

Kameeldoring Tree Top Cottage

Built in a living tree, the Kameeldoring Tree Top Cottage offers a unique experience of sleeping between the birds. A maximum of 2 persons can be accommodated on the double bed and basic food preparation facilities as well as a gas fridge/freezer are provided. A gas geyser provides hot water for the shower and a toilet is available. Barbecue facilities are provided.

Kameeldoring Tree Top Cottage Facilities

  • 1 Double bed
  • Bathroom with toilet, shower and hand basin
  • Kitchen with hotplate and fridge
  • Cutlery, crockery and cookware provided
  • Barbecue area
  • View


The facilities at Lilydale Rest Camp are basic, but sufficient for relaxing under the stars and enjoying the breathtaking African sunsets.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool

The Interpretation Centre offers informative tours for those interested in the history as well as biodiversity of Mokala National Park. Interesting artefacts and rock engravings are on display. Conference facilities are available at both Mosu Lodge and the Mofele Lodge.

Unfortunately there are no more restaurant facilities available in Mokala, but guests can enjoy a picnic at any of the variety of picnic sites available. Banks, filling stations and medical services are available in Kimberley, which is just less than 90 km from Mokala.

Facilities

  • Swimming pools
  • Conference Centres
    • Mosu Lodge Conference
    • Mofele Lodge Conference
  • Interpretation Centre
  • Picnic Sites
    • Matopi Picnic Area
    • Kameeldoring Picnic Area
  • Restaurant at Mosu
  • Function venue

Attracting families as well as travellers between Gauteng and the Western Cape, Mokala is centrally located at the transition of the Nama Karoo and Kalahari Biomes.

A variety of game drives and historical excursions are offered. Groups are invited to the Interpretation Centre to learn more about the history, geography and biology of Mokala and the Conference Centres offer modern facilities.

What to do at Lilydale Rest Camp

  • Guided morning, day, sunset and night drives
  • Bush braais (minimum of 5 guests, bookings to be made 2 weeks in advance)
  • Guided Rock art drives
  • Fly Fishing
  • Birding
  • Bush braais
  • Fly fishing
  • Swimming
  • Picnic
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Game viewing
  • San rock art excursions
  • Tours to Anglo Boer War battlefields
  • Stargazing
  • 4x4 tracks
  • Mountain biking trails
  • Interpretation Centre

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