SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp
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Lieze L - May 2023
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Wonderlike verblyf ombring deur die beeldskon Tankwa natuur.
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Wonderful stay surrounded by the beautiful Tankwa nature.
This accommodation exceeded all our expectations: large, open rooms, lovely swimming pool, and every man's dream barbecue! Each cottage is delightfully private and excellently furnished. The silence at night was special and was able to experience and appreciate the starry sky anew! Customer service was great and friendly, especially when they came to help us with extra firewood!
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Ulrich N - Jan 2023
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Volmaan in die Tankwa met 'n vuur op die stoep. Ons sal nooit die plek vergeet nie.
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Full moon in the Tankwa with a fire on the porch. We will never forget the place.
Showers and open plains were something special. Pool was not the best for swimming, was very dirty, full of funny slime.
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Tania K - Jun 2024
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Blissful; tranquil; in peace with nature.
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A great getaway from people.
Japie D - Aug 2024
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Heerlik gekuier. Stilte was hemels en bure is nie in sig. Was 'n plesier om in die.
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Had a great time. Silence was heavenly and neighbors are not in sight. Was a pleasure to be in the.
Had a wonderful stay. Will be there again next year. No mirror in bathroom. Bird droppings on walls. Furthermore, everything was very nice and peaceful. No WiFi is the best thing. Thank you. We could switch off completely.
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Lynette M - Nov 2024
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Average.
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Average.
We could only shower once in 4 days and I know it's about nature, but maybe a curtain in the bedroom. Was awake every morning at 5.30am because of the sun.
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Edzard B - Jan 2023
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3 aande saam familie.
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3 nights together family.
The accommodation is beautiful. The cottages do need some general maintenance. The pool net is rags and a danger to small children. The dirt roads are rough but are passable with tall vehicles.
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Elzaine M - Jul 2023
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Perfekte karoo-wegbreek met gesin.
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Perfect karoo getaway with family.
Our family was 4 people but we ended up in 1 bedroom cottage. However, booking shows we have booked for 4. Must have been an error on the website's side?
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Michele D - Sep 2023
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Avontuurlustig.
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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.
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Nicholas C - Sep 2022
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Pity about the electricity. You said it had paraffin lamps. There was even a TV.
Victor H - Sep 2022
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Verblyf was fantasties.
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Stay was fantastic.
The condition of the roads within the park was extremely poor and it is a shame that a national park's roads are in such poor condition. As a result, we will not visit the park again or recommend it.
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Andre P - Nov 2022
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Algehele stilte. Ongelooflike en rustige uitsig vanaf huis.
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Total silence. Amazing and peaceful view from home.
Guesthouse has everything one needs. Well equipped.
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Norbert M - Jun 2022
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Very quiet, just perfect.
Louis L - May 2022
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Excellent.
Tilanie P - Nov 2021
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Three night stay.
Aletta F - Nov 2021
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Wat 'n belewenis.
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What an experience.
First visit for us in Elandsberg. Was an amazing experience, we will definitely see you again.
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Herman M - Aug 2021
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Uitstekend
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Outstanding
Long way to get there, but worth it.
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Lourens V - Jul 2021
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Amazing!
Lukas S - Jul 2021
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Kos vir jou siel.
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Food for your soul.
Beautiful well-kept houses that are well located and where you can experience the beauty and tranquility of the Karoo at its best!
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Estelle H - Dec 2021
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Wonderlike rusplek!
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Wonderful resting place!
We had a great time at the SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp - the facilities were very clean, tidy and comfortable and the reception was friendly. It is truly a wonderful place to rest and get away. Our only negative comment is that the roads are extremely bad - both the access roads (all dirt roads) to the park and the roads inside the park. The camp's map indicates roads as 'sedan roads', 2x4 roads and 4x4 roads - unless the roads are urgently fixed after the good rains at the end of 2021, we would not recommend visiting the park with ' not a sedan. Some of the 2x4 roads were even impassable for a new Land Rover Defender.
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Johann S - Jan 2021
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Ideaal vir 'n langnaweekwegbreek sonder selfoonopvangs.
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Ideal for a long weekend break without cell phone reception.
The units are well equipped with clean bed linen and towels. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. If you like a decent wine glass, you can go along. The grilling tools are the basic ones. I always pack a grill and grilling tools because usually the grills have seen better days. There is a decent solar power system. The family unit we had had ceiling fans in the two rooms and in the lounge area. The pool(s) was full and pretty clean. Be sparing with the power or you will run out of power. However, we were able to run the ceiling fans through the night as it was 42 degrees during the day. Remember about the park fees if you don't have a Wildcard.
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Johan S - Jul 2021
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Tweede besoek aan Elandsberg.
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Second visit to Elandsberg.
Rest for the soul. Already looking forward to our next visit! Beautiful place to experience the silences of the Tankwa.
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Henriette P - Jun 2021
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Salige stilte.
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Blissful silence.
Karoo silence with wonderful vistas. Silence and openness for your soul.
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Hanri M - May 2021
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Luuks en baie afgesonder.
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Luxurious and very secluded.
The unit was luxurious and beautifully equipped. The view is incredibly beautiful. It's wonderfully secluded and quiet. It's very safe. There is DStv but no reception. It's a pretty good dirt road but you have to drive a pickup or SUV vehicle. The Gannaga pass is terrifying but an adventure in itself!
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Archibald N - Apr 2021
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Ongelooflike ervaring, sterrekyk was die beste ooit.
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Amazing experience, stargazing was the best ever.
The residential units are wonderfully situated to create reasonable privacy and the view over the mountains is breathtaking. Stargazing in the evening is top notch. The silence and the darkness of the night is an experience in itself.
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Gerhard V - Feb 2021
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Oordonderende vrede, rus en stilte, maar 'n bande-breker-pad.
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Tremendous peace, rest and quiet, but a tire-breaker road.
There are now 10 houses and no longer the 5 as indicated on the maps and websites, SANParks should please update this. Quality, location and facilities are excellent, you don't need to bring anything except food, refreshments and ice. Houses now all have TVs with limited DStv too. Bedrooms and sitting rooms have ceiling fans that work well and there are wall plugs in all rooms (don't know what for). Lights, refrigerator and microwave operate from a battery and solar panel system. The last 100 km of dirt road after you turn off the Ceres Karoo road to the park is extremely battered (severe sinkholes and sharp rocks) - make sure you have 2 spare tyres, compressor, tires deflated to around 1.5 bar and a puncture repair kit which not packed away too deeply. 20 to 40km/h for the last 80km is safe. SANParks should consider renovating the road a bit. Otherwise it is more beautiful than in the photos.
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William C - Aug 2021
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Die stilte is wonderlik.
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The silence is wonderful.
Enjoy it. The Karoo is beautiful.
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Tania V - Aug 2021
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Mooi, netjies en skoon.
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Nice, neat and clean.
The house was very neat and clean. Very bad road inside the park. It needs to be scrapped urgently!
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Linda H - Feb 2021
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We had a wonderful stay.
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Good day Linda,
Thank you so very much for your valuable feedback, we really appreciate it and take it to heart.
We will ensure that full information regarding the central radio station is provided to guests when they check-in at the lodge. I am sorry to hear that there was no electricity, this will be investigated.
I am happy to find that, under the circumstances, you still had a lovely time and we hope to accommodate you real soon again.
Kind Regards,
SANParks
Lana D - Apr 2021
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Die ligging van die verblyf is baie spesiaal en die privaatheid is ook baie goed.
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The location of the accommodation is very special and the privacy is also very good.
I would suggest that an effort is made to keep the pool clean. We wanted to use the pool but couldn't because it was dirty and the water was green, so not very pleasant. There was no dishcloth or sponge. There was no soap in the toilet or shower. Perhaps a little more effort could be put into dusting the benches, not just at the top.
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SANParks Elandsberg Wilderness Camp 's response
Goeiemiddag Lana,
Baie dankie vir jou resensie. Dit is baie verwelkomend om jul konstruktiewe terugvoering in te neem. Ek is dus geweldig jammer dat die swembad nie gepas was om te gebruik gedurende jul verblyf hier op Elandsberg Wildernis Kamp nie. Aangaande die tekortkominge in jul verblyf, ons sal verseker dat die huishouding daarvan bewus gemaak word en dus verseker dat goenoegsame produkte vir ons gaste beskikbaar gestel word om hul verblyf te vergemaklik. Dit sal die nethuid insluit.
Weereens, baie dankie. Ek waardeer dit.
Vriendelike Groete,
SANParke
Coenraad G - Oct 2021
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Rustige Karoo-ervaring.
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Peaceful Karoo experience.
If you enjoy the Karoo's vast open spaces, Elandsberg is the place for you. General maintenance/cleanliness of residential units is not up to standard, green puddles and bird droppings on furniture can be cleaned for sure before guests move in!
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Stephanus V - Oct 2021
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Puik rustigheid.
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Great tranquility.
Put some pictures on the walls, everything is so bare.
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Pippa And Mike H - Oct 2020
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Our stay at Elandsberg was enjoyable, and the setting was lovely.
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We loved the Tankwa and our little cabin, our stay was just way too short!
Suzanne B - Mar 2020
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Peaceful, wonderful views, fantastic facilities, relaxing, enjoyment of nature.
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Goed.
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Good.
See stars.
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Estelle R - Dec 2019
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Onbeskryflik.
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Indescribable.
Thank you very much for one of the best places ever stayed. From cleanliness to comfort everything was excellent. You can be truly proud and will definitely recommend you.
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Neil V - Jun 2019
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Die regte plek om te ontsnap van die roesemoes van die daaglikse lewe en net die natuur in te drink.
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The right place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and just drink in nature.
The park and facilities are very well maintained - an experience to share with friends and family.
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Gerhard G - Dec 2019
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Pragtige plek.
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Beautiful place.
Best SAN Park Council accommodation - clean, tidy and great set up.
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Hendrik V - Aug 2019
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Great accommodation and location in the wilderness.
Michael G - Aug 2019
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Pure peace and tranquillity.
Philine V - May 2019
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Uitmuntende gesinsvakansie.
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Excellent family holiday.
We thoroughly enjoyed it, except for 3 flat tires on our way to our destination, so I recommend any future guests to pack the necessary tools. The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable, the only extra packing item I recommend for future guests is slippers, the kitchen floor are extremely uncomfortable on the feet as well as the patio area, not me or my kids could walk on it without shoes, what has provided for many tears from the 2 year old guest!
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- Capacity: 32 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Off the R355, Tankwa Karoo National Park, 8190, Northern Cape