Region
Overview
This eco camp is nestled under thorn trees in a picturesque “kloof” between the Cape Overberg and Garden route. Beware the thorns!
Sites
Sites are on bare ground and seasonal grass and under the shade of thorn trees wear shoes and bring a ground sheet to protect tents. Many of the trees have low branches • Other accommodation: Safari Tents
Site Essentials
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• No power - off-grid campsite. Bring lighting, torches, solar and other methods of being totally power sufficient.
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• Water points at the communal ablutions. Water is safe to drink, but if sensitive, bring your own drinking water.
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• Portable braais available - bring your own grid.
Amenities
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• Rustic semi-outdoor communal ablutions with showers, handbasin and flushing toilets. Heat your own water in the kettle, fill the shower bucket and hoist into position.
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• No scullery area for washing dishes.
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• No laundry facilities
Food, Drinks, Supplies
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• Wood and Ice available at reception - Cash Only. Stock up on groceries in Heidelberg 8,5kms or less than a kilometre from the camp you can find Die Skeerhok farmstall and Hooikraal butchery.
Activities
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• Splash Pool • Dam Swimming • Catch & Release Fishing
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• Mountain Biking • Hiking/Walking • Birding
Access
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• Whilst, with careful diving and a more powerful vehicle towing a road caravan, the campsite is accessible for all types of vehicles and ways of camping - there is a 1km strip gravel road which may deter owners of road caravans - one must also be self-sufficient in terms of power. To explore the farm and get to some of the fishing spots, a robust high clearance vehicle is needed.
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• Just off the N2 highway -short two-strip gravel road to the campsite - internal roads are gravel.
Other
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• Pets not allowed - no negotiation.
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• Malaria-free area
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• Limited cell signal
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• No WiFi
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• As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.
In Town
• Die Skeerhok Padstal & Butchery 1km - Light meals and Takeaways, Fresh Produce • Heidelberg 8,5kms - Places to eat, Supermarkets, Fuel, Pharmacy, ATM, Common Services
Contact Details
- WhatsApp: 084 645 8810 |
- info@hooikraalcamp.co.za
- https://www.hooikraalcamp.co.za/
- -34.11609 20.88342
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