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To fully enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Tankwa Karoo National Park, the best type of accommodation provided is no facility at all.
Adventurous and self-sufficient campers can stay at specifically demarcated sites where little or no facilities are provided, offering the unique opportunity to stay close to and surrounded by nature and experience the authenticity of this remarkable and rugged landscape.
| Accommodation Type | Price Per Night |
|---|---|
| room | R xxx |
| room | R xxx |
| Camping | R xxx |
Various spaces throughout the park had been designated where campers can set up their own camps by being completely self-equipped and self-sufficient. Very little or no facilities are provided and guests are requested to leave only their footprints after enjoying being completely cut-off from the outside world and at one with nature.
Some of these campsites have very basic facilities and some have nothing other than a demarcated open space where campers can enjoy “wild camping” while using all their own equipment.
The campsites are spacious and can accommodate up to 6 persons. A bathroom with a toilet, shower and basin is provided at each of the formal campsites. Barbecue facilities are available, but without braai grids. A very basic kitchen with a sink is provided, but without cooking facilities. There are no electrical connection points and guests make use of paraffin lamps for lighting. A gas geyser is provided to heat the water for the bathroom and kitchen.
Some of these sites can only be reached by a 4x4-enabled vehicle, while others can be reached by a 2x4-vehicle with high ground clearance. Especially during the rainy seasons, road surfaces and campsites can be covered in water and not accessible by 2x4 vehicles.
The campsites are spacious and can accommodate up to 15 persons. Some of these sites can only be reached by a 4x4-enabled vehicle, while others can be reached by a 2x4-vehicle with high ground clearance. Only 2 of the informal campsites can be reached with a normal car.
Take note that no ablution facilities, no water or any other facilities are provided at the informal campsites. There is no electricity or barbecue facilities. Campers must please ensure that they are completely self-sufficient and bring along their own wood, charcoal and barbecue equipment and to always be safe and responsible when lighting a fire.
Except for the clear and open spaces, demarcated for your convenience , there are no other amenities provided at the Informal Campsites. The few Formal Campsites have a few more facilities available, but guests must ensure they bring sufficient supplies, including fuel, groceries and drinking water.
The park is still in a developmental and land consolidation phase and therefore offers limited facilities, signage and other amenities to visitors. The seclusion, tranquillity and silence experienced in the Tankwa Karoo National Park are the most important features, drawing visitors who need a time away from modern technology and facilities, as these come with their own sets of worries. Appreciating the spectacular landscapes and colourful display of flowers during springtime does not require amenities, which means the focus is here more on what is NOT available in the park.
There is no fuel station in the Tankwa Karoo National Park. The nearest
fuel supplies are located in Calvinia, which is about 90 km from the park.
Please ensure that you refill before driving all the way. There are no
restaurants, ATMs or shops, so guests must ensure that they bring sufficient
supplies, including drinking water. There is little to no cell phone reception
in the park.
The park attracts visitors in need of time to be cut off from communication and modern facilities, but with an enthusiasm for the rugged nature of the desert and the breath-taking beauty of spectacular flower displays.
Self-sufficient campers have the opportunity to enjoy “wild” camping by staying in the informal campsites where no facilities are available. While game watching is high on the list of things to do, enjoying the magnificence of the biodiversity hotspot for Succulent Karoo Plants. Due to the clean, crisp and clear air, stargazing is an incredible experience.