SANParks Wilderness Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp
- Capacity: 986 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Off the N2, Wilderness Section, Garden Route National Park, 6500, Western Cape
- From R338 per night, for 2 ppl
Description
The Wilderness area of the Garden Route National Park stretches from the Touw River mouth in the west to the Swartvlei estuary in the east and beyond, where it links with the Goukamma Nature Reserve, giving welcome protection to 5 lakes and the Serpentine River, which is the winding strip joining Island Lake to the Touw River at the Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp.
Island Lake is the first in this chain of lakes and owes its name to Drommedaris Island located at its center. Langvlei ‘long lake’ was formed when the sea level was much higher and owes its name to its shape, which seems particularly elongated when compared to the other 4. Rondevlei ‘Round Lake’ is 143-hectares and an old wind deflated basin inundated with seawater. This Ramsar site is a very important habitat for several rare bird species. Swartvlei ‘Black lake’ covers some 1100-hectares and is the largest and deepest of the lakes. It is a veritable birding enthusiast and salt water fisherman’s paradise.
If you are looking for tranquillity, or an action packed holiday, or a bit of both, then Wilderness is your playground. Experience whales and dolphins at Dolphins Point, go boating or fishing at Island Lake or hike to the waterfall above the Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp. You don’t need to be super fit to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Take a stroll along a forest path or visit one of the 5 bird hides situated along the still banks of the rivers and lakes. Paddle down the dark rivers in a canoe, which can be hired at Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp, and watch the world float by. Camp under the stars alongside the river or stay in log cabins on stilts.
The Family Cottages have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and both indoor and outdoor fireplaces. The Forest Cabins have either 2 beds or 4 beds with 1 bathroom and a partially equipped kitchen. A communal kitchen is available for cooking. In order to cater for a wide range of pockets the accommodation in North Camp is more affordable. The rondavels are basic and classified as budget accommodation but are equipped with basic kitchen equipment. All accommodation in both the South and North Camps are serviced daily and comes with bedding, towels and soap.
Both South and North Camps have caravan sites and campsites on the banks of the Touw River with communal ablutions and scullery facilities. Communal coin-operated washing machines and tumble-dryers are available at the rest camp. Some sites at Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp are equipped with 220V power points.
Features
Facilities
- Braai Area
- Kitchen Facilities
- No Smoking Indoors
- Self Catering
- Serviced Daily
Activities Onsite
- Fishing
- Bird Watching
- Swimming
Activities Nearby
- Fishing
- Bird Watching
- Wine Tasting
- Cycling
- Swimming
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
Parking Facilities
- Secure Parking
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Location
- Off the N2, Wilderness Section, Garden Route National Park, 6500, Western Cape
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- Capacity: 986 people
- All ages welcome
-
Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Off the N2, Wilderness Section, Garden Route National Park, 6500, Western Cape
