The map shows the campsites that we've used in the Northern Cape over the past few years.
Below the map is information about them, listed in alphabetical order. You can click on the places on the map or scroll down the page. Because of the campsite links the map image will not change size on different devices.
Information about the campsites is given in alphabetical order.
Campsite Information
Augrabies Falls National Park.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: About 50km NW of Kakamas. S28.59276° E20.33488°
Contact: www.sanparks.org/parks/augrabies
Cost: See website. Cards accepted.
Ablutions: Clean. Hot water.
Electric: Yes. You may need a long lead.
Sites: There are several grassed areas but you're not allowed to camp on them. There are braai stands dotted around the outside of the grassed areas, some have shade.
Brandvlei. Oom Benna's.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: 15km north of Brandvlei. S30.32997° E20.52328°
Contact: www.oombennas.co.za
Cost: R150pppn. No cards.
Ablutions: Spotless. Hot water from a gas boiler.
Electric: No.
Sites: Just 1 campsite next to self-catering accommodation.
Britstown. Kambro Accommodation and Farm Stall.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: 21km north of Britstown. S30.41614° E23.56441°
Contact: www.kambroaccom.co.za
Cost: R270 for 2 people for 1 night. Cards accepted.
Ablutions: Spotless. Hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: There are 5 sites each with a grassed area, braai, electric point and drinking water tap. Numbers 1, 3 and 5 have the best shade.
Douglas. Broadwater River Estate.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: About 10km NE of Douglas. S29.0254034°; E23.887195°
Contact: www.broadwater.co.za
Cost: R290 for 2 people for 1 night. Cards accepted.
Ablutions: Private bathroom. Clean. Hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: Situated on the banks of the Vaal River. Each site has a private bathroom, scullery and power point.
Grobblershoop. Kheis Riverside Lodge.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: 5km NE of Grobblershoop. S28.83875° E22.07149°
Contact: www.kheisriverside.co.za
Cost: R120 pppn. Cards accepted.
Ablutions: Clean. Hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: There are 10 marked sites All have braai /fire stands and electric points.
Melton Wold Guest Farm
Last visited: February 2016
Location: 40km west of Victoria West. S31 26 39.3 E22 45 23.7
Contact: meltonwold.co.za
Cost: R200 for 2 poeple for 1 night.
Ablutions: Clean. Hot showers.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: 10 sites around a large grass field with an electric point, tap and braai.
Mokala National Park. Motswedi Camp.
Last visited: 2012
Location: 60km SW of Kimberley.
Contact: www.sanparks.org/parks/mokala
Cost: see website.
Ablutions: Clean. Each site has it's own shower and toilet.
Electric: No.
Sites: There are 6 sites overlooking a small waterhole. Each site has it's own kitchen area (stove and fridge) and ablutions. Hot water from solar panels.
Richtersveld National Park. De Hoop camp.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: S28.18371° E17.17815°
Contact: www.sanparks.org/parks/richtersveld/
Cost: see website.
Ablutions: There are 3 ablutions blocks set out along the campsites. They are all in need of attention - we were told that they are going to be replaced. When we were there the middle ones had no water and some idiots had left rubbish in plastic bags in the ladies which the monkeys have ripped open and spread everywhere. Best to check the ablutions before you decide where to camp unless you're happy to drive to them.
Electric: No.
Sites: There are no marked sites, just pitch wherever you want. There are some braai stands and also several stone fire rings. There's not a lot of shade.
Southerland 1. Sterland Caravan Park
Last visited: February 2016
Location: On the southern outskirts of Sutherland. S32 24 05.6 E20 39 34.4
Cost: R100 pppn.
Ablutions: Clean. Hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: 7 marked gravel sites amongst trees.
Other: Convenient for visiting the Sutherland Observatory.
Sutherland 2. Verlatenkloof Guest Farm.
Last visited: February 2016
Location: 25km south of Sutherland. S32 33 27.2 E20 33 12.6
Contact: www.verlatenkloof.co.za
Cost: R240 for 2 people per night.
Ablutions: Clean. Hot water from a donkey boiler.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: There are sereral sites amongst some trees.
Springbok Caravan Park
Last visited: January 2019
Location: S29.67246° E17.89984°
Contact: www.springbokcaravanpark.co.za/main.html
Cost: R200 for 2 people for 1 night. Cards accepted.
Ablutions: Spotless. Hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: Plenty of marked sites. 8 are on grass and the rest have gravel with a bit of grass next to it. All sites have a braai, electric point and water tap. There are lots of trees around the site but most are, as yet, quite small.
Other: At the ablutions block there's a room with sinks for washing up and laundry - hot water. There's a well-maintained pool. The supermarkets in Springbok have a good selection of supplies. The site is right next to the N7 so you get vehicle noise at night. Self-catering accommodation is also available
Uppington. Oranjerus River Resort.
Last visited: January 2019
Location: 25km SW of Uppington. S28.63799° E21.11551°
Contact: oranjerus.com/index.html
Cost: R160 pppn (R130 for pensioners). Cards accepted.
Ablutions: 2 blocks. Spotless. Hot water.
Electric: Yes.
Sites: Lots of sites, mostly on grass but the 3 overlooking the river were sandy. There are brick braai stands with electric points and water plus movable braais.
Other: The Resort is on the banks of the Orange River. There's a bar and restaurant. The pool was OK but 1.5m in depth so would not be very suitable for young kids. There's a scullery with dishwashing and clothes washing sinks (hot water).