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Off the R355
Tankwa Karoo National Park
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Western Cape
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SANParks Paulshoek Cottage
SANParks Paulshoek Cottage
SANParks Paulshoek Cottage
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The Paulshoek farmstead, the first to be restored as visitor accommodation the park in 2003, is quaintly furnished with antique furniture. The cottage is situated approximately 5 km from the Park reception at Roodewerf and has breathtaking views of the imposing Roggeveld Escarpment and plains between.
Paulshoek Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests, and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. There is no electricity in the cottage. Each bedroom contains 1 double bed and 1 single bed. The bathroom contains 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. There is a wood-burning ‘donkey’ boiler to supply hot water, and wood is provided. There is also a wood stove for lighting during cold spells. Braai facilities are provided.
The Paulshoek farmstead, the first to be restored as visitor accommodation the park in 2003, is quaintly furnished with antique furniture. The cottage is situated approximately 5 km from the Park reception at Roodewerf and has breathtaking views of the imposing Roggeveld Escarpment and plains between.
Paulshoek Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests, and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. There is no electricity in the cottage. Each bedroom contains 1 double bed and 1 single bed. The bathroom contains 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. There is a wood-burning ‘donkey’ boiler to supply hot water, and wood is provided. There is also a wood stove for lighting during cold spells. Braai facilities are provided.
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4 guests' feedbackJust a pity the roads are very washed out, because they had a lot of rain in February. The park board did their best to scrape the roads, but still not in good condition.
The bedding is very old, full of Jik spots and holes. Toilet door cannot close. The blinds don't work. The roads are almost impassable. The direction signs can no longer be read, they are completely faded. A 20 km ride that we had planned turned into an almost 90 km ride due to direction indicators that are no longer legible. Luckily we drive a 4x4, because the roads are so bad that it would be impossible with a normal car. We are provided with a bag of wood for the donkey for hot water, but take at least another bag of wood with you, because one bag makes the water almost lukewarm. The silence and tranquility is wonderful. I believe the biggest problem lies with the management who sit at the office by the WiFi and do not know what is going on in the park. We drove to a campsite further past the house, but had to turn around about 1 km before the campsite because the road was washed away. This after the person at the office said we could drive to the campsite.
Paulshoek is the right place if you want to be quiet, do little. I had a lot of fun cycling up Gannaga pass, and just experienced our country's natural beauty. Don't expect luxuries, for that you can stay in a hotel. Expect a farmhouse, in reasonable condition, with oil lamps, a good fridge, and a donkey, struggling to heat the water for showering, and poor water pressure. The access roads are very poor (zinc plate). We stayed 2 nights, a third would have made the visit perfect. Imagine, no cell phone, no internet, no noise.
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Please note: From 1 September 2017 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 cottage does not have electricity.
Last stops for fuel (measured from 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 refuelling points are Ceres, Sutherland, Mddelpos, and Calvinia. Consider packing a full jerry can.
We recommend you traverse the park with a vehicle with high ground clearance and good tyres.
All roads in the park are gravel/dirt roads.
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.
The Paulshoek farmstead, the first to be restored as visitor accommodation the park in 2003, is quaintly furnished with antique furniture. The cottage is situated approximately 5 km from the Park reception at Roodewerf and has breathtaking views of the imposing Roggeveld Escarpment and plains between.
Paulshoek Cottage can accommodate up to 6 guests, and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. There is no electricity in the cottage. Each bedroom contains 1 double bed and 1 single bed. The bathroom contains 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. There is a wood-burning ‘donkey’ boiler to supply hot water, and wood is provided. There is also a wood stove for lighting during cold spells. Braai facilities are provided.