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Badfontein

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Badfontein Camping

Set in Eastern Cape, South Africa near Aliwal North, Badfontein is a well-appointed caravan park, campsite, and guesthouse. Activities on offer include swimming, fishing, and birdwatching. The campsite is on the bank of the Orange river. No tiled bathrooms. Traditional hut also on site. Boma-type braai facility as well as normal braais.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Susan van der Westhuizen
Telephone Number: +27 (0)51 633-2263
Cellphone Number: +27 (0)83 430-6166
Fax Number: +27 (0)51 633-2263
Email address: badfontein.s@hotmail.co.za
Language: Afrikaans
Office Hours: 07h00 - 20h00

Accommodation

Camping Allowed: Caravan & tents
Caravan Allowed: Yes
Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
Ground Cover: Ground & veldgrass
Lights: Yes
People per Site: 4
Power points: Caravan power point
Self Catering: Yes
Shade: Most have shade
Sites Available: 6 - 7
Tents Allowed: Yes
BnB: Yes

Facilities

Cellphone reception: Yes, but limited
Dogs Allowed: Dogs allowed with prior permission
Washing up: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

Access Road: Tar road with 5 km of gravel road
Closest Town: Aliwal North
Directions to campsite: Take the N6 road towards Bethulie / Goedemoed. After 16 km turn left at the Badfontein sign. Another 6 km until you reach the campsite. Signposts from Aliwal-North
Distance to Town: 22 km
GPS Campsite: S 30.653200 E 26.546433
GPS Turnoff: S 30.611450 E 26.555669
Trailer Required: Standard trailer
Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

Showers: Hot shower
Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

Bird Watching: Yes
Fishing: Freshwater: dam & river
Hiking: Day hikes
Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeeptracks
Nature Drives: Yes
Swimming: River and hot spring

Comments, Rules and Notes

Comments: The campsite is on the bank of the Orange river. No tiled bathrooms. Traditional hut also on site. Boma-type braai facility as well as normal braais.
Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm next to the Orange river
Special rules: Radios allowed, but at moderate volume as not to disturb other visitors.
Other: Braai facilities

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