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Thomas River Historical Village – Your Next Scenic Camping Destination

Relax and explore Thomas River Historical Village – camping, nature, and local highlights in Eastern Cape.

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Thomas River Historical Village

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Thomas River Historical Village Camping

Set in Eastern Cape, South Africa near Cathcart, Thomas River Historical Village is a well-appointed caravan park, campsite, and guesthouse. Guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Thomas River Historical Village, Ferndale 4x4.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: No limit
  • Power points: Standard Power Point
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: A few of the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 30
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • BnB: Yes
  • Star Rating: 2 stars

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: By prior arrangement only
  • Washing up: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Cathcart
  • Directions to campsite: At the traffic lights in Stutterheim travel straight towards Cathcart on the N6 for about 25km’s. You will be turning left onto a gravel road. 1 km from the gravel road on the N6 there is a huge sign that says Thomas River Historic Village. From Cathcart you will travel straight on the N6 towards Stutterheim for about 24km’s. You will be turning right onto a gravel road. At the gravel road there is a sign that says Old Thomas River and Thomas River Historical Village as well as Granta. Travel on the gravel road for about 4km, at the fork you are at the village. The reception is in the long yellow building on the left hand side.
  • Distance to Town: 29 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 32.459490 E 27.268720
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Has Bath: Yes
  • Bathroom comments: Upmarket ablution facilities
  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water - dam
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads
  • Other Activities: We have different museums within the historical village
  • Rock Art: Yes
  • Swimming: Swimming pool and dam

Security

  • Security: Never to date had a problem with security

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Country Life - a couple of months ago with the Tyelela Meander article. Go! Magazine - Nov. 2008
  • Comments: Caravan and tenting is available with electrified stands and a luxury ablution block, close to the swimming pool, restaurant & pub.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite in a conservancy
  • Special rules: Being the centre of a conservancy and with a restaurant/pub nearby we do not encourage loud music and drumming. We are a family destination.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Thomas River Historical Village

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (264 reviews)
    Less than 1 km from camp
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  • Ferndale 4x4

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (8 reviews)
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  • Stutterheim Engine Museum

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  • Waterford Stud Farm Stutterheim

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

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  • Kettlespout Falls

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  • Madonna & Child Waterfalls

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  • Floating Rock Pools Hogsback

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    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
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  • The Edge Labyrinth

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  • Nahoon (Nxarhuni) River Head Waters

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  • Amathole Museum

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    ⭐ 4,1 (75 reviews)
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  • Steve Biko Garden of Remembrance

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    ⭐ 5 (3 reviews)
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  • Taki kaNkuhlu’s Grave

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  • Delville Feedlot

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    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
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