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Northern Cape Accommodation at SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp | Viya

SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp

SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp

SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp

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Capacity 32
Children All ages
Rooms 8
Check in 14:00 to 17:00

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Check out 10:00
SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp is located in the Tankwa Karoo National Park. The magnificent Tankwa Karoo National Park straddles the border of the Northern and Western Cape provinces, with the Roggeveld escarpment to the east, Cederberg to the west, and Klein Roggeveld Mountains to the south.

These isolated and romantic Elandsberg Cottages are situated 18 km away from the Park Reception at Roodewerf, in the hills known as Elandsberg. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils, paraffin lamps, and candles, and a living room with a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture, and built-in braai facilities.

The rustic design of the cottages gives the visitor a true nature experience, topped with a striking evening sunset over the Roogeveld escarpment. Each cottage boasts beautiful views of the Karoo plains and the imposing Roggeveld Escarpment. The cottages are spaced far enough from each other maintaining privacy, yet close enough for groups to book different cottages together.

By the use of the locally made unbaked clay-and-straw bricks with sections of walls built with rock, a bygone era is evoked, one of simpler times. Examples of this building method can also be found in the many ruins within the park.
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SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp is located in the Tankwa Karoo National Park. The magnificent Tankwa Karoo National Park straddles the border of the Northern and Western Cape provinces, with the Roggeveld escarpment to the east, Cederberg to the west, and Klein Roggeveld Mountains to the south.

These isolated and romantic Elandsberg Cottages are situated 18 km away from the Park Reception at Roodewerf, in the hills known as Elandsberg. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils, paraffin lamps, and candles, and a living room with a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture, and built-in braai facilities.

The rustic design of the cottages gives the visitor a true nature experience, topped with a striking evening sunset over the Roogeveld escarpment. Each cottage boasts beautiful views of the Karoo plains and the imposing Roggeveld Escarpment. The cottages are spaced far enough from each other maintaining privacy, yet close enough for groups to book different cottages together.

By the use of the locally made unbaked clay-and-straw bricks with sections of walls built with rock, a bygone era is evoked, one of simpler times. Examples of this building method can also be found in the many ruins within the park.
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Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
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Reviews (42)

42 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Value for money
9
Service
8.4
Safety
9.6
Michele D
With partner
6.8
"Adventurous."

Our accommodation was perfectly located in the Park with a beautiful view. What would make our holiday better is to be better informed by Reception about the following: There is no reception in and around the Park, although there is Wi-Fi at Reception. One can also buy (very good!) wood at Reception. It is a 20 km drive to reception (one way). The roads around and in the Park are currently washed out in places and would recommend that you tackle it with at least a 2x4 vehicle. We even had to turn around with a 4x4 vehicle on several occasions because it was not possible to continue driving. It also takes a lot longer to get from one point to the next and you have to plan for it. It would help a lot if Reception could indicate on our arrival which roads are not accessible. The bridge between Tankwa and Calvinia is washed out and not accessible at all (even with a capable 4x4 vehicle) despite Reception still indicating that you can get to Calvinia by road. Middelpos has been without fuel for over a year, despite being listed as one of the closest places to get fuel. Apparently Gannaga Lodge has a fuel tank, but we only found out later and cannot confirm that this is the case. We drank the tap water without problems, but would recommend taking your own water if you are not used to the taste. The unit was equipped with everything we needed! There are solar panels so electricity was not a problem. Definitely pack binoculars and bird book! And research the wildlife ahead of time because there is no catch, and there is a lot of interesting wildlife that you will want to know more about.
Sep 2023
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Off the R355, Tankwa Karoo National Park, 8190, Northern Cape
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Rooms

 3 Available

Elandsberg Cottage CO2/4

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 1 868
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available

Elandsberg Cottage CO2/4Z

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 1 868
per night, for 2 ppl
 4 Available

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Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Features
Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Facilities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Self Catering
Activities Onsite
  • Bird Watching
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
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Price Includes
Elandsberg Cottage CO2/4
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Elandsberg Cottage CO2/4Z
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Elandsberg Family Cottage FA4
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00
House rules
This camp does not accept cash.

Rates include a 1% community fund.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.

A standard daily conservation fee of R200 for foreign visitors, R100 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R50 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

The cottages do not have electricity.
The last stops for fuel that are measured from the park offices, are Ceres 180 km away, Calvinia 110 km away, Sutherland 140 km away, and Middelpos.
Diesel is available in the park.
There are no shops, restaurants, or ATMs in the park.
No cell phone reception within the park as well as the main access roads.
Wood is available for sale in the park.

Please take care when driving in this region. The road gravel is sharp and often loose. Be very careful when taking corners and making sudden stops. Please give some thought to your fuel and water requirements, bearing in mind that the closest refueling points are Ceres, Sutherland, Middelpos, and Calvinia. Consider packing a full jerry can.

We recommend you traverse the park with a vehicle with high ground clearance and good tires.
All roads in the park are gravel/dirt roads.

Gate Times:
There are no formal entrance or exit gates for this Park.
No travelling is permitted during the following times:
1 October to 31 March: 19:00 - 05:30
1 April to 30 September: 18:00 - 06:30
The exemption is granted to visitors arriving on a Friday by no later than 21:00 at reception, to travel by means of the most direct route to the reception and from the reception to their booked accommodation.

The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.
No smoking is allowed inside the accommodation.
Remember, by feeding any wildlife you are signing their death warrant, as they become aggressive.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
Pets are not allowed in a National Park.
 3 Available

Elandsberg Cottage CO2/4

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 1 868
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

These cottages each comprise 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The cottages do not have electricity. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Paraffin lamps and candles are provided. The living room features a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture and built-in braai facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Double Sleeper Couch
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
  • Private pool
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Stove
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

This camp does not accept cash.

Rates include a 1% community fund.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.

A standard daily conservation fee of R200 for foreign visitors, R100 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R50 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

The cottages do not have electricity.
The last stops for fuel that are measured from the park offices, are Ceres 180 km away, Calvinia 110 km away, Sutherland 140 km away, and Middelpos.
Diesel is available in the park.
There are no shops, restaurants, or ATMs in the park.
No cell phone reception within the park as well as the main access roads.
Wood is available for sale in the park.

Please take care when driving in this region. The road gravel is sharp and often loose. Be very careful when taking corners and making sudden stops. Please give some thought to your fuel and water requirements, bearing in mind that the closest refueling points are Ceres, Sutherland, Middelpos, and Calvinia. Consider packing a full jerry can.

We recommend you traverse the park with a vehicle with high ground clearance and good tires.
All roads in the park are gravel/dirt roads.

Gate Times:
There are no formal entrance or exit gates for this Park.
No travelling is permitted during the following times:
1 October to 31 March: 19:00 - 05:30
1 April to 30 September: 18:00 - 06:30
The exemption is granted to visitors arriving on a Friday by no later than 21:00 at reception, to travel by means of the most direct route to the reception and from the reception to their booked accommodation.

The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.
No smoking is allowed inside the accommodation.
Remember, by feeding any wildlife you are signing their death warrant, as they become aggressive.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
Pets are not allowed in a National Park.

Cancellation policy

Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Description

These cottages each comprise 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The cottages do not have electricity. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Paraffin lamps and candles are provided. The living room features a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture and built-in braai facilities.

 1 Available

Elandsberg Cottage CO2/4Z

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 1 868
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
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Description

This unit is adapted for guests with mobility impairment with wide doorways, roll-in showers, grab rails, and push levers. This cottage comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The cottage does not have electricity. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils. Paraffin lamps and candles are provided. The living room features a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture and built-in braai facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Double Sleeper Couch
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
  • Private pool
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Stove
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

This camp does not accept cash.

Rates include a 1% community fund.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.

A standard daily conservation fee of R200 for foreign visitors, R100 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R50 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

The cottages do not have electricity.
The last stops for fuel that are measured from the park offices, are Ceres 180 km away, Calvinia 110 km away, Sutherland 140 km away, and Middelpos.
Diesel is available in the park.
There are no shops, restaurants, or ATMs in the park.
No cell phone reception within the park as well as the main access roads.
Wood is available for sale in the park.

Please take care when driving in this region. The road gravel is sharp and often loose. Be very careful when taking corners and making sudden stops. Please give some thought to your fuel and water requirements, bearing in mind that the closest refueling points are Ceres, Sutherland, Middelpos, and Calvinia. Consider packing a full jerry can.

We recommend you traverse the park with a vehicle with high ground clearance and good tires.
All roads in the park are gravel/dirt roads.

Gate Times:
There are no formal entrance or exit gates for this Park.
No travelling is permitted during the following times:
1 October to 31 March: 19:00 - 05:30
1 April to 30 September: 18:00 - 06:30
The exemption is granted to visitors arriving on a Friday by no later than 21:00 at reception, to travel by means of the most direct route to the reception and from the reception to their booked accommodation.

The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.
No smoking is allowed inside the accommodation.
Remember, by feeding any wildlife you are signing their death warrant, as they become aggressive.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
Pets are not allowed in a National Park.

Cancellation policy

Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Description

This unit is adapted for guests with mobility impairment with wide doorways, roll-in showers, grab rails, and push levers. This cottage comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The cottage does not have electricity. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils. Paraffin lamps and candles are provided. The living room features a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture and built-in braai facilities.

 4 Available

Elandsberg Family Cottage FA4

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Free Standing Unit
  • Queen-size bed
From
R 2 343
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
Northern Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Northern Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Northern Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Northern Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Northern Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This cottage comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The cottage does not have electricity. The first bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed, and the second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils. Paraffin lamps and candles are provided. The living room features a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture, and built-in braai facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Stove
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

House Rules

This camp does not accept cash.

Rates include a 1% community fund.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.

A standard daily conservation fee of R200 for foreign visitors, R100 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R50 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

The cottages do not have electricity.
The last stops for fuel that are measured from the park offices, are Ceres 180 km away, Calvinia 110 km away, Sutherland 140 km away, and Middelpos.
Diesel is available in the park.
There are no shops, restaurants, or ATMs in the park.
No cell phone reception within the park as well as the main access roads.
Wood is available for sale in the park.

Please take care when driving in this region. The road gravel is sharp and often loose. Be very careful when taking corners and making sudden stops. Please give some thought to your fuel and water requirements, bearing in mind that the closest refueling points are Ceres, Sutherland, Middelpos, and Calvinia. Consider packing a full jerry can.

We recommend you traverse the park with a vehicle with high ground clearance and good tires.
All roads in the park are gravel/dirt roads.

Gate Times:
There are no formal entrance or exit gates for this Park.
No travelling is permitted during the following times:
1 October to 31 March: 19:00 - 05:30
1 April to 30 September: 18:00 - 06:30
The exemption is granted to visitors arriving on a Friday by no later than 21:00 at reception, to travel by means of the most direct route to the reception and from the reception to their booked accommodation.

The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.
No smoking is allowed inside the accommodation.
Remember, by feeding any wildlife you are signing their death warrant, as they become aggressive.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
Pets are not allowed in a National Park.

Cancellation policy

Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Description

This cottage comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The cottage does not have electricity. The first bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed, and the second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils. Paraffin lamps and candles are provided. The living room features a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture, and built-in braai facilities.

SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp is located in the Tankwa Karoo National Park. The magnificent Tankwa Karoo National Park straddles the border of the Northern and Western Cape provinces, with the Roggeveld escarpment to the east, Cederberg to the west, and Klein Roggeveld Mountains to the south.

These isolated and romantic Elandsberg Cottages are situated 18 km away from the Park Reception at Roodewerf, in the hills known as Elandsberg. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen with a 2-plate gas stove, a solar-powered fridge, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils, paraffin lamps, and candles, and a living room with a sleeper couch and a fireplace. Outside, there is a covered patio with a splash pool, sun loungers, outdoor dining furniture, and built-in braai facilities.

The rustic design of the cottages gives the visitor a true nature experience, topped with a striking evening sunset over the Roogeveld escarpment. Each cottage boasts beautiful views of the Karoo plains and the imposing Roggeveld Escarpment. The cottages are spaced far enough from each other maintaining privacy, yet close enough for groups to book different cottages together.

By the use of the locally made unbaked clay-and-straw bricks with sections of walls built with rock, a bygone era is evoked, one of simpler times. Examples of this building method can also be found in the many ruins within the park.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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