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Geelkrans – Tranquil Outdoor Escape in Eastern Cape

Reconnect with nature at Geelkrans – hiking, photography, and wildlife await in Eastern Cape.

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Geelkrans

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Geelkrans Camping

Geelkrans offers campsite accommodation in Eastern Cape, South Africa, near Patensie. Guests can enjoy 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Mooihoek Strawberry Picking Farm & Berry Barn, Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents & Caravans
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: 6
  • Power points: No
  • Shade: All have shade (except from 12 - 2pm)
  • Sites Available: 13
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: No pets allowed
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: 2km Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Patensie
  • Directions to campsite: Follow the tarroad from Patensie towards the Baviaaanskloof and turn right after 16, 2 km at the Geelkrans sign (which leads to the office.)
  • Distance to Town: 16,2 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 33.746235 E 24.716625
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water - river (catch & release)
  • Hiking: Day hikes & overnight hikes (hut). Day hikes is for 6 hikers or more.
  • Mountain Biking: Jeeptracks & other
  • Other Activities: Please bring your own canoes - canoes are not supplied.
  • Swimming: River

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes
  • 4x4 Caravan Required: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Wegsleep, May 2007, p. 8
  • Comments: The campsite is situated on the banks of the Gamtoosriver with a high cliff on the opposite side. Private, spacious, peaceful campsite with deep river (11m) for swimming and a beautiful cliff. Green lawn and a tidy, clean tiled ablution block.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on the riverbank of the Gamtoosriver
  • Special rules: No music or radios allowed due to breeding birds, including fish eagles. Please allow other visitors to enjoy a holiday away from modern lifestyle and noise. No quad bikes.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Mooihoek Strawberry Picking Farm & Berry Barn

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (402 reviews)
    15,5 km from camp
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  • Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (739 reviews)
    18,8 km from camp
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  • Jan se Gat Waterfall

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (56 reviews)
    30,6 km from camp
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  • Die Hoogte / Willowglen Farmstead

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    31,2 km from camp
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  • Jeffreys Bay Waterfall

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (38 reviews)
    31,5 km from camp
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  • Kouga FM

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (12 reviews)
    31,9 km from camp
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  • Wacky Woods

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (220 reviews)
    33,7 km from camp
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  • Fat Bike Beach Rides - Jeffreys Bay

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (25 reviews)
    35,2 km from camp
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  • Bingo Royale Jeffreys Bay

    casino, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,8 (372 reviews)
    35,8 km from camp
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  • Noorsekloof Hiking Trail

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,8 (146 reviews)
    36,7 km from camp
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  • River View Farm

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    37,1 km from camp
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  • Simbonga Game Reserve and Sanctuary - Warriors of Wildlife Sanctuary

    tourist attraction, park, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (52 reviews)
    37,2 km from camp
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  • Kouga Connect

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    37,3 km from camp
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  • Jbay Surf Retreats

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (3 reviews)
    37,5 km from camp
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  • Gamtoos Mouth Resort

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (326 reviews)
    38,9 km from camp
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  • LESEDI

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    39,0 km from camp
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  • Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (153 reviews)
    39,2 km from camp
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  • African Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary

    park, tourist attraction, zoo, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (410 reviews)
    41,0 km from camp
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  • Wacky Waterpark Jeffreys Bay

    tourist attraction, amusement park, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (643 reviews)
    41,1 km from camp
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  • Van Staden's Bridge

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (220 reviews)
    47,8 km from camp
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