Region
Overview
Monks Cowl, taking its name from the peak sandwiched
between the towering Champagne Castle and Cathkin mountains, is part of the 260 000 ha Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and is the access point to the Mlambonja and Mdedelo Wilderness Area.
Sites
30 Sites level, grass campsites, some with shade trees. Bring a net ground sheet to protect the grass.
Site Essentials
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• 18 sites have a power point and 12 are without power. Bring a 15+m extension cord.
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• Water points on or near sites.
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• Braai facilities available at each site. Bring a grid.
Activities
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• Rock pool swimming • Nearby: Trout fishing • Bring your own gear for all activities
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• Walking • Hiking • Birding • Mountain Biking •
In Town
• Winterton 35 km: Places to eat - Supermarkets - Fuel - ATM's - Pharmacy - Common services
Contact Details
- Central Reservations 033 845 1000 |
- bookings@kznwildlife.com
- http://www.kznwildlife.com/Monks%20Cowl.html
- -29.03587 29.40705
Rates
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Camping Price Guide*
1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023:OUT OF SEASON - with plug point
R240 for first person, R115 per person thereafter
OUT OF SEASON - without plug point
R220 for first person, R110 per person thereafterIN SEASON - with plug point
R480 for first person, R160 per person thereafter
IN SEASON - without plug point
R450 for first person, R150 per person thereafterOvernight hiking R90 per person
No long stay rates.
Pensioner discounts available.Payment Options: EFT • Cash • Credit Card
Location
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Off R600, Giants Castle Game Reserve
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Amenities
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• Communal ablutions - hot water, showers, basins and flushing toilets.
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• Scullery for washing dishes.
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• Hand-washing tubs for laundry
Food, Drinks, Supplies
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• Tea Garden at the entrance to the reserve beverages and light meals served as take-aways or sit-down - 08:00 - 15:30 daily.
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• No onsite shop. Curio shop at the Tea Garden at the entrance to the reserve.
There is a well-stocked supermarket (Oaks Supermarket) a short distance from Monks Cowl (10 minutes). Fuel and charcoal may be purchased from Oaks Supermarket.
Access
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• Suitable for all types of typically accepted camping vehicles and ways of camping.
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• Tar to the entrance. Internal roads are gravel.
Other
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• Pets not allowed
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• Malaria-free
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• Cell signal - Visitors report Vodacom having the best signal, but conditions and signal strength subject to frequent change.
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• No WiFi
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• As a general precaution wherever you travel, keep valuables secured away.
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