Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is located in Askham and offers guests relaxing accommodation in a quiet environment under the shady trees with a variety of birds.
Guests can choose between 4 Camelthorn Camping sites that can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests and only 1 vehicle per pitch. Each pitch has its own braai facilities, water, electricity and designated ablution facilities. The extra pitch, number 5, is also available if ablution facilities are shared with friends camping together. Each of the sites is shaded and has its own lawn. There is a boma available so guests can make a fire under the Kalahari stars.
The Camelthorn Guesthouse consists of 2 units. Both have air conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets. There is also an outdoor kitchen and each unit has private braai facilities.
The Family Unit has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a three-quarter bed. There is also an entrance hall with a fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities and a microwave oven. This unit has its own dining area with covered braai facilities for protection from the Kalahari sun in a tree-lined area.
Kalahari Unit 2 has a king-size bed that can be converted into 2 three-quarter beds upon request. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The unit has a kitchenette equipped with the basic heating and eating facilities, as well as a small dining area. Covered braai facilities with an outdoor cooking and washing-up area are available. It is surrounded by shady trees.
Camelthorn wood, firelighters and ice are available for purchase on-site.
Daily cleaning services are available at extra cost. Guests must bring their own swimming towels.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is fenced, so children can run and play safely.
Guests can go for a walk or ride around with their own bikes. Askham also has several mountain bike and 4x4 trails. The environment is ideal for sandboarding or frolicking in the Soutpan. Nearby attractions include the Meerkat Sanctuary and a working camel farm. Guests must book these activities in advance.
Askham's business district is within walking distance and is open from 8am to 5pm. The Diamond T coffee shop is around the corner and serves breakfast, lunch or early dinner and takeaway. This coffee shop is also open from 08:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00. They are closed on Sundays.
Askham has a butcher's shop with the most delicious biltong and droëwors and a large selection of meat. Cape Agri and KLK are close enough and have petrol stations. There is also a Trading Post all-in-one shop and liquor store nearby.
Askham also has a health clinic where a sister is on call 24/7.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is 180 km north of Upington, 73 km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, 83 km from Rietfontein Border Post and 15 km from Bokspits, the Botswana Border Post.
Day trips to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park can also be booked on request.
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Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse
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Guests can choose between 4 Camelthorn Camping sites that can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests and only 1 vehicle per pitch. Each pitch has its own braai facilities, water, electricity and designated ablution facilities. The extra pitch, number 5, is also available if ablution facilities are shared with friends camping together. Each of the sites is shaded and has its own lawn. There is a boma available so guests can make a fire under the Kalahari stars.
The Camelthorn Guesthouse consists of 2 units. Both have air conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets. There is also an outdoor kitchen and each unit has private braai facilities.
The Family Unit has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a three-quarter bed. There is also an entrance hall with a fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities and a microwave oven. This unit has its own dining area with covered braai facilities for protection from the Kalahari sun in a tree-lined area.
Kalahari Unit 2 has a king-size bed that can be converted into 2 three-quarter beds upon request. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The unit has a kitchenette equipped with the basic heating and eating facilities, as well as a small dining area. Covered braai facilities with an outdoor cooking and washing-up area are available. It is surrounded by shady trees.
Camelthorn wood, firelighters and ice are available for purchase on-site.
Daily cleaning services are available at extra cost. Guests must bring their own swimming towels.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is fenced, so children can run and play safely.
Guests can go for a walk or ride around with their own bikes. Askham also has several mountain bike and 4x4 trails. The environment is ideal for sandboarding or frolicking in the Soutpan. Nearby attractions include the Meerkat Sanctuary and a working camel farm. Guests must book these activities in advance.
Askham's business district is within walking distance and is open from 8am to 5pm. The Diamond T coffee shop is around the corner and serves breakfast, lunch or early dinner and takeaway. This coffee shop is also open from 08:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00. They are closed on Sundays.
Askham has a butcher's shop with the most delicious biltong and droëwors and a large selection of meat. Cape Agri and KLK are close enough and have petrol stations. There is also a Trading Post all-in-one shop and liquor store nearby.
Askham also has a health clinic where a sister is on call 24/7.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is 180 km north of Upington, 73 km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, 83 km from Rietfontein Border Post and 15 km from Bokspits, the Botswana Border Post.
Day trips to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park can also be booked on request.
Guests can choose between 4 Camelthorn Camping sites that can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests and only 1 vehicle per pitch. Each pitch has its own braai facilities, water, electricity and designated ablution facilities. The extra pitch, number 5, is also available if ablution facilities are shared with friends camping together. Each of the sites is shaded and has its own lawn. There is a boma available so guests can make a fire under the Kalahari stars.
The Camelthorn Guesthouse consists of 2 units. Both have air conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets. There is also an outdoor kitchen and each unit has private braai facilities.
The Family Unit has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a three-quarter bed. There is also an entrance hall with a fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities and a microwave oven. This unit has its own dining area with covered braai facilities for protection from the Kalahari sun in a tree-lined area.
Kalahari Unit 2 has a king-size bed that can be converted into 2 three-quarter beds upon request. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The unit has a kitchenette equipped with the basic heating and eating facilities, as well as a small dining area. Covered braai facilities with an outdoor cooking and washing-up area are available. It is surrounded by shady trees.
Camelthorn wood, firelighters and ice are available for purchase on-site.
Daily cleaning services are available at extra cost. Guests must bring their own swimming towels.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is fenced, so children can run and play safely.
Guests can go for a walk or ride around with their own bikes. Askham also has several mountain bike and 4x4 trails. The environment is ideal for sandboarding or frolicking in the Soutpan. Nearby attractions include the Meerkat Sanctuary and a working camel farm. Guests must book these activities in advance.
Askham's business district is within walking distance and is open from 8am to 5pm. The Diamond T coffee shop is around the corner and serves breakfast, lunch or early dinner and takeaway. This coffee shop is also open from 08:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00. They are closed on Sundays.
Askham has a butcher's shop with the most delicious biltong and droëwors and a large selection of meat. Cape Agri and KLK are close enough and have petrol stations. There is also a Trading Post all-in-one shop and liquor store nearby.
Askham also has a health clinic where a sister is on call 24/7.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is 180 km north of Upington, 73 km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, 83 km from Rietfontein Border Post and 15 km from Bokspits, the Botswana Border Post.
Day trips to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park can also be booked on request.
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17 guests' feedbackWe spent the night together with our 3 boys. The camping facilities are very neat and nicely laid out. Rene, the owner, was extremely helpful and assisted us very well with reservations that were planned incorrectly. Outstanding! Will definitely recommend them.
Very nice place, will definitely spend the night there again, all facilities work perfectly, hostess very friendly, even spoiled us with grilled cakes which were very nice, top campsite.
An excellent braai area and very conveniently situated for travellers.
Campsite is neat and on grass. Own ablution facilities per campsite that are clean and tidy. Rene is hospitable and gave us each a toasted cake on arrival. Will camp here again for sure.
Clean, neat and friendly! Would definitely recommend this for a stay over or a couple of days!
Friendly reception. Showers too small for adults. Lawns can be cut where you camp.
Friendly reception. Nice big places. Woke up early in the morning by a truck warming up its engine in the morning.
Lovely, friendly Kalahari walk.
Very friendly hostess. The unit is very neat and clean. Hostess made sure we had everything we needed.
Good ablution, nice fireplace, green grass.
An ideal place to stay.
Beautiful, well equipped unit. Neat and clean. Fully equipped kitchen. Friendly and helpful hostess, Renee makes you feel like you've come home. I would recommend the guest house unconditionally.
Friendly reception, René makes you feel like family. Lovely atmosphere and beautiful decor. Extremely good beds that make a big difference when you're on the road all day. Everything you need. Full marks! We will come again.
Friendly service. Green grass to camp on and neat facilities.
Lovely, neat facilities, especially the camping sites.
Neat self-catering unit. Friendly people.
Very nice layout. Convenient ablution facilities. Thank you very much Rene for the grilled cakes, they were delicious.
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Campsite:Only 1 vehicle per stand.
An extra fee of R50 per air conditioner or heater per day is charged if applicable and must be paid at the campsite.
Air conditioning/free-standing air conditioning units and/or heaters must please be switched off when guests are not present.
The lights in the ablution block must please be turned off after use.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Guesthouse:
Please switch off all air conditioning, electrical appliances and lights as soon as guests leave the guest house.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Camp Site 1
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Each shady campsite has a canopy and lush green lawn. Each site has running water, electricity and private braai facilities. Each stand also has private ablution facilities. There is a covered washing area with running water and electricity and a communal boma. Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival. Firewood, firelighters and ice are for sale.
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Rates displayed are on a camping basis, and guests are required to bring along their own equipment.
House Rules
Campsite:
Only 1 vehicle per stand.
An extra fee of R50 per air conditioner or heater per day is charged if applicable and must be paid at the campsite.
Air conditioning/free-standing air conditioning units and/or heaters must please be switched off when guests are not present.
The lights in the ablution block must please be turned off after use.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Guesthouse:
Please switch off all air conditioning, electrical appliances and lights as soon as guests leave the guest house.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
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Description
Each shady campsite has a canopy and lush green lawn. Each site has running water, electricity and private braai facilities. Each stand also has private ablution facilities. There is a covered washing area with running water and electricity and a communal boma. Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival. Firewood, firelighters and ice are for sale.
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Each shady campsite has a canopy and lush green lawn. Each site has running water, electricity and private braai facilities. Each stand also has private ablution facilities. There is a covered washing area with running water and electricity and a communal boma. Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival. Firewood, firelighters and ice are for sale.
Rates
Bathroom
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a camping basis, and guests are required to bring along their own equipment.
House Rules
Campsite:
Only 1 vehicle per stand.
An extra fee of R50 per air conditioner or heater per day is charged if applicable and must be paid at the campsite.
Air conditioning/free-standing air conditioning units and/or heaters must please be switched off when guests are not present.
The lights in the ablution block must please be turned off after use.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Guesthouse:
Please switch off all air conditioning, electrical appliances and lights as soon as guests leave the guest house.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Each shady campsite has a canopy and lush green lawn. Each site has running water, electricity and private braai facilities. Each stand also has private ablution facilities. There is a covered washing area with running water and electricity and a communal boma. Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival. Firewood, firelighters and ice are for sale.
Camp Site 3
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Each shady campsite has a canopy and lush green lawn. Each site has running water, electricity and private braai facilities. Each stand also has private ablution facilities. There is a covered washing area with running water and electricity and a communal boma. Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival. Firewood, firelighters and ice are for sale.
Rates
Bathroom
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a camping basis, and guests are required to bring along their own equipment.
House Rules
Campsite:
Only 1 vehicle per stand.
An extra fee of R50 per air conditioner or heater per day is charged if applicable and must be paid at the campsite.
Air conditioning/free-standing air conditioning units and/or heaters must please be switched off when guests are not present.
The lights in the ablution block must please be turned off after use.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Guesthouse:
Please switch off all air conditioning, electrical appliances and lights as soon as guests leave the guest house.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Each shady campsite has a canopy and lush green lawn. Each site has running water, electricity and private braai facilities. Each stand also has private ablution facilities. There is a covered washing area with running water and electricity and a communal boma. Guests receive a welcome pack on arrival. Firewood, firelighters and ice are for sale.
Camelthorn Unit
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This unit has a luxurious king-size bed which can be converted into 2 three-quarter beds on request. Camelthorn can be connected to Pepper Tree to accommodate larger families. The unit has air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. There is also a desk/dressing table with a power point and hairdryer. The unit also has a coffee station equipped with a small dining area, bar fridge, microwave, toaster, cutlery and crockery. The unit has its own covered outdoor braai with a view of the garden. There are braai facilities, a black potjiekos-pot, a dining area and a built-in table and benches. There is also a gas stove and sink next to the braai. Daily cleaning services are available upon request. Guests must bring their own swimming towels for the pool.
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Self-catering
House Rules
Campsite:
Only 1 vehicle per stand.
An extra fee of R50 per air conditioner or heater per day is charged if applicable and must be paid at the campsite.
Air conditioning/free-standing air conditioning units and/or heaters must please be switched off when guests are not present.
The lights in the ablution block must please be turned off after use.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Guesthouse:
Please switch off all air conditioning, electrical appliances and lights as soon as guests leave the guest house.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
This unit has a luxurious king-size bed which can be converted into 2 three-quarter beds on request. Camelthorn can be connected to Pepper Tree to accommodate larger families. The unit has air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. There is also a desk/dressing table with a power point and hairdryer. The unit also has a coffee station equipped with a small dining area, bar fridge, microwave, toaster, cutlery and crockery. The unit has its own covered outdoor braai with a view of the garden. There are braai facilities, a black potjiekos-pot, a dining area and a built-in table and benches. There is also a gas stove and sink next to the braai. Daily cleaning services are available upon request. Guests must bring their own swimming towels for the pool.
Pepper Tree Unit
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This unit is a small family cottage that sleeps 3 guests. The Camelthorn unit which sleeps 2 guests can be connected to Pepper Tree for a larger family. A foldable baby cot is available on request and can be placed in the coffee station area directly next to the master bedroom. This is available at an extra cost payable at the guest house. Guests must please request it in advance. The unit has 2 bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. Guests share the bathroom with guests in the second bedroom. The air-conditioned master bedroom has a ceiling fan and a double bed. The second bedroom has a three-quarter bed. Quality linen and towels as well as a hairdryer and Kalahari pampering products are provided in the bathroom. There is a separate coffee station area with a writing table, 2 loose chairs, a fridge-freezer, microwave and coffee, tea, sugar, milk and rusks. There is also an outdoor kitchen that forms part of the braai area and it is equipped with cutlery, crockery, a toaster, gas stove, black pot for potjie food and all braai necessities. There is also a comfortable bench on the stoep in front of the braai. The canopy outside has a garden view, a table and chairs where guests can enjoy meals or just sit and chat. Dinners are available on request and can be served at the guest house, but must be requested and booked in advance. There is a lawn with lots of trees and secure parking is available near a power point for a camping fridge
Room Arrangements
Rates
About This Room
Services
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Self-catering
House Rules
Campsite:
Only 1 vehicle per stand.
An extra fee of R50 per air conditioner or heater per day is charged if applicable and must be paid at the campsite.
Air conditioning/free-standing air conditioning units and/or heaters must please be switched off when guests are not present.
The lights in the ablution block must please be turned off after use.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Guesthouse:
Please switch off all air conditioning, electrical appliances and lights as soon as guests leave the guest house.
A welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Camelthorn wood, ice and firelighters can be purchased from Kalahari Camelthorn.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
This unit is a small family cottage that sleeps 3 guests. The Camelthorn unit which sleeps 2 guests can be connected to Pepper Tree for a larger family. A foldable baby cot is available on request and can be placed in the coffee station area directly next to the master bedroom. This is available at an extra cost payable at the guest house. Guests must please request it in advance. The unit has 2 bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. Guests share the bathroom with guests in the second bedroom. The air-conditioned master bedroom has a ceiling fan and a double bed. The second bedroom has a three-quarter bed. Quality linen and towels as well as a hairdryer and Kalahari pampering products are provided in the bathroom. There is a separate coffee station area with a writing table, 2 loose chairs, a fridge-freezer, microwave and coffee, tea, sugar, milk and rusks. There is also an outdoor kitchen that forms part of the braai area and it is equipped with cutlery, crockery, a toaster, gas stove, black pot for potjie food and all braai necessities. There is also a comfortable bench on the stoep in front of the braai. The canopy outside has a garden view, a table and chairs where guests can enjoy meals or just sit and chat. Dinners are available on request and can be served at the guest house, but must be requested and booked in advance. There is a lawn with lots of trees and secure parking is available near a power point for a camping fridge
Guests can choose between 4 Camelthorn Camping sites that can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests and only 1 vehicle per pitch. Each pitch has its own braai facilities, water, electricity and designated ablution facilities. The extra pitch, number 5, is also available if ablution facilities are shared with friends camping together. Each of the sites is shaded and has its own lawn. There is a boma available so guests can make a fire under the Kalahari stars.
The Camelthorn Guesthouse consists of 2 units. Both have air conditioning and private en-suite bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets. There is also an outdoor kitchen and each unit has private braai facilities.
The Family Unit has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with a three-quarter bed. There is also an entrance hall with a fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities and a microwave oven. This unit has its own dining area with covered braai facilities for protection from the Kalahari sun in a tree-lined area.
Kalahari Unit 2 has a king-size bed that can be converted into 2 three-quarter beds upon request. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. The unit has a kitchenette equipped with the basic heating and eating facilities, as well as a small dining area. Covered braai facilities with an outdoor cooking and washing-up area are available. It is surrounded by shady trees.
Camelthorn wood, firelighters and ice are available for purchase on-site.
Daily cleaning services are available at extra cost. Guests must bring their own swimming towels.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is fenced, so children can run and play safely.
Guests can go for a walk or ride around with their own bikes. Askham also has several mountain bike and 4x4 trails. The environment is ideal for sandboarding or frolicking in the Soutpan. Nearby attractions include the Meerkat Sanctuary and a working camel farm. Guests must book these activities in advance.
Askham's business district is within walking distance and is open from 8am to 5pm. The Diamond T coffee shop is around the corner and serves breakfast, lunch or early dinner and takeaway. This coffee shop is also open from 08:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00. They are closed on Sundays.
Askham has a butcher's shop with the most delicious biltong and droëwors and a large selection of meat. Cape Agri and KLK are close enough and have petrol stations. There is also a Trading Post all-in-one shop and liquor store nearby.
Askham also has a health clinic where a sister is on call 24/7.
Kalahari Camelthorn Camping and Guesthouse is 180 km north of Upington, 73 km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, 83 km from Rietfontein Border Post and 15 km from Bokspits, the Botswana Border Post.
Day trips to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park can also be booked on request.