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Experience Nature at Makkedaat Caves, Eastern Cape

Experience the beauty of Makkedaat Caves in Eastern Cape – ideal for hiking, wildlife, and outdoor adventures.

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Makkedaat Caves

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Makkedaat Caves Camping

Situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within easy reach of Willowmore, Makkedaat Caves is a campsite. Activities on offer include 4x4 trails and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Baviaanskloof Interpretive Centre, Ventersklip.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents only
  • Ground Cover: Grass & Ground
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 5
  • Power points: Standard power point
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Half have shade
  • Sites Available: 10
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: No
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Water taps: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Willowmore
  • Directions to campsite: The farm ( Rietrivier) is 50 km away from Willowmore on the R332 & 160 km from Patensie. We are inside the Baviaanskloof.
  • Distance to Town: 50 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 33.52353 E 23.72539
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Hiking: Day hikes & Overnight hikes ( hut)
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Donkey cart rides, waterpolo, small football field
  • Rock Climbing: Yes
  • Swimming: Dam

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Getaway, June 2007 p 50
  • Comments: We only let associated groups camp together.
  • Additional Comments: Bushcamp on a farm in a nature reserve
  • Special rules: No loud music, radios or drumming allowed.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Baviaanskloof Interpretive Centre

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (8 reviews)
    6,0 km from camp
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  • Ventersklip

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    7,7 km from camp
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  • Quagga Vlakte Ranch Horse Trails

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
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  • Studtis Poort

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  • Kouga Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (23 reviews)
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  • Campbell Monument Baviaans

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    27,4 km from camp
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  • Die Rooibrug

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    33,7 km from camp
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  • Quagga Overland Horse Trails Out Door Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    38,7 km from camp
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  • Eastern Cape Western Cape border N9

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  • Timbila Game Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (34 reviews)
    40,8 km from camp
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  • Bhejane Game Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (68 reviews)
    40,8 km from camp
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  • The Seven Dwarfs

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    41,5 km from camp
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  • Garden Route National Park

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    ⭐ 4,6 (6015 reviews)
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  • Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, West

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    44,9 km from camp
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  • Adventure Exploration South Africa

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (14 reviews)
    49,6 km from camp
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  • Bloukrans Bungy

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    ⭐ 4,8 (2907 reviews)
    49,7 km from camp
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  • Joubertskraal Farm

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    ⭐ 5 (2 reviews)
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  • Bloukrans Bridge

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    ⭐ 4,6 (2484 reviews)
    49,9 km from camp
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