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The secluded Elandsberg Wilderness Camp is located only 18 km from Roodewerf, where the reception of the Tankwa Karoo National Park is. The camp is nearest to the entrance of the park from Calvinia and is surrounded by a series of hills, known as Elandsberg. The rustic cottages provide a romantic and truly African experience. Offering views towards the Roggeveld Escarpment, guests can enjoy the breathtaking sunset every evening.
Rates are per night and exclude 1% community fund which will be added when booking.
| Accommodation Type | Base Guests | Base Rate | Additional Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elandsberg Cottage (CO2/4 / CO2/4Z) | 4 | R 1,929 | N/A |
| Elandsberg Family Cottage (FA4) | 4 | R 2,424 | N/A |
| Accommodation Type | Base Guests | Base Rate | Additional Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elandsberg Cottage (CO2/4 / CO2/4Z) | 4 | R 1,682 | N/A |
| Elandsberg Family Cottage (FA4) | 4 | R 2,122 | N/A |
| Accommodation Type | Base Guests | Base Rate | Additional Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elandsberg Cottage (CO2/4 / CO2/4Z) | 4 | R 2,122 | N/A |
| Elandsberg Family Cottage (FA4) | 4 | R 2,660 | N/A |
There is enough of a distance between the cottages to provide privacy to each, but also close enough to be enjoyed by a group of friends or family visiting the Tankwa Karoo Park. Beautiful views over the Karoo plains and imposing Roggeveld Mountains provide the perfect setting for a romantic getaway.
We have Self-catering Cottages and Famlily Coattges.
Each cottage has a private splash pool for cooling off. The cottages are built
from locally made, unbaked clay-and-straw bricks and are a stark reminder
of the simple life lived in the bygone era.
There are 4 one-bedroom cottages, providing accommodation to a maximum of 4 persons. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and a sleeper couch in the living room area provides additional beds for 2 children. The bathroom is private and has a shower, toilet and hand basin.
As there is no electricity, the kitchen has a 2-plate gas stove, solar powered fridge and paraffin lamps and candles provide lighting. The kitchen is equipped with cutlery, crockery and cookware. A fireplace in the open plan lounge ensures cosy evenings in the winter and for the summer days, a splash pool is provided. There is a covered veranda with outdoor furniture and barbecue facilities.
One of these cottages has been adapted to accommodate those with mobility difficulties.
The 2-bedroom cottage is furnished with a double bed in the main bedroom and 2 single beds in the second bedroom. A sleeper couch is available in the open plan lounge – providing additional sleeping space for 2 children. The private bathroom has a shower, toilet and hand basin. A 2-plate gas stove and solar powered fridge is available in the kitchen, which is also equipped with cutlery, crockery and cookware. Paraffin lamps and candles provide lighting, as these cottages do not have electricity.
One of these cottages has been adapted to accommodate those with mobility difficulties.
Except for the rustic and secluded cottages, offering comfortable accommodation
as well as a private swimming pool at each cottage, there are no other
amenities provided at Elandsberg Wilderness Camp. Ensure you bring sufficient
supplies, be that 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.