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ROOIHOEK CAMPSITE

Overview

Eastern Cape, Baviaanskloof - Situated in the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Cape Floristic Region protected area, Baviaanskloof (Valley of the Baboons) is a magnificent mountain kingdom spanning 2 040km, boasting seven of South Africa’s nine biomes.

Sites

6 sites in the Kouga Dam region of Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve. Sites are near the river with Campsite 1 having the best access to the water. A very rustic campsite where one has to be entirely self-sufficient in every respect.

Site Essentials

  • • No power points - entirely off-grid.

  • • Braai on each site.

  • • No water on the campsite - ring all your own drinking and washing water.

Activities

  • • River for cooling down - not suitable for swimming • Fishing is NOT permitted.

  • • Birding • Walking • Hiking • Mountain Biking - only with permission and a support vehicle • 4 x 4 trails

  • • Lots of space for kiddies to play.

In Town

• Patensie 68kms (gravel road) - Places to eat - Supermarket - Fuel - ATM - Common services

Contact Details

  • Tel: +27 43 492 0881 |
  • http://bookonline.ecpta.co.za/?q=node/16
  • -33.66511 24.40843

Rates

  • 2024 Camping Rates Guide:
    Valid to 31 March 2024

    6 persons maximum per site

    R475/site/night (off peak)

    R503/site/night (peak)

    Peak Season - South African school holidays, Easter and long weekends

Location

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Amenities

  • • Communal long drop toilets only - no showers, basins or water.

  • • No scullery area for washing dishes.

  • • No laundry facilities.

Food, Drinks, Supplies

  • • No onsite bar and restaurant - bring everything you need as there is nearby alternatives - places to eat in Patensie 68kms away on a gravel road.

  • • No onsite shop - stock up in Patensie 68kms.

Access

  • • Exclusively for 4x4's and off-road trailers, roof-top tents and tent camping only.

  • • The R332 is mostly a single lane gravel road. Roads within the Reserve have steep gradients. Phone ahead of time to confirm water levels of river crossings.

Other

  • • Pets not allowed

  • • Malaria-free area

  • • No cell phone reception between Nuwekloof pass and Patensie, however Whatsapp works in the Bokloof area.

  • • No WiFi hotspot

  • • Baboons are prevalent in the area and are prone to raiding the campsite - keep all foodstuffs inside of a locked vehicle. As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.
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