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Adventure and Relaxation at Wildside River Camp, Eastern Cape

Explore the outdoors at Wildside River Camp, a peaceful camping spot in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Wildside River Camp

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Wildside River Camp Camping

Situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within easy reach of Barkley East, Wildside River Camp is a campsite. Activities on offer include 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Wartrail Country Club, Lammergeier Highlands Reserve Lady Grey.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents & 4x4 caravans & 4x4 trailers
  • Caravan Requirements: 4x4 Caravan
  • Ground Cover: G rass
  • People per Site: 8
  • Power points: Generator power only and only on request. Not 24/7.
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: All have shade
  • Sites Available: 3
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

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

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: 4x4 trail
  • Closest Town: Barkley East
  • Directions to campsite: From Barkly East take the R58 to Aliwal North. After 3km take the first gravel road to your right (signed Wartrail & Tiffindell). Follow this road for 11kms over Kraai River. At next junction turn right, still following signs for Wartrail & Tiffindell. After 16km you will come to a T-junction. Turn right (for Wartrail and Tiffindell) and you will climb a hill for +/-2km. The turning to Wildside is IMMEDIATELY over the brow of the hill. It is a right hand turn and very badly marked – Drumbo. Follow this farm road for 11km, staying to the right of the radio tower and you will arrive at Wildside.
  • Distance to Town: 40 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 30.794250 E 27.644750
  • Trailer Required: 4x4 Trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie in dry season & 4x4 only in wet season

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: River
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Mountain Biking: Jeeptracks
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: - Gentle riverside walks and swimming in the unpolluted Kraai - Guided hikes to well-preserved San rock art sites - Fly-fishing for wild trout (brown and rainbow) and yellowfish - Birding – Nesting Bald Ibis, Verreaux (Black) Eagle & African Hrrier Hawk on site. - River Rafting trips on the Kraai. - We have mountain bikes for hire for those who want to explore the farm roads - Children’s pony rides For those who want to explore the wider district of the Eastern Cape Highlands, Wildside is centrally located in the region, giving good access to: - 8 Mountain Passes of the Eastern Cape Highlands (as featured in Drive Out/Weg Ry and Getaway magazines during 2011) - Day trips to the historic villages of Rhodes and Lady Grey Horse riding
  • Rock Art: Yes
  • Swimming: River

4x4 Related

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

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Situated on the banks of the Kraai River, Wildside is a haven for people looking to experience nature in a safe and remote environment. The site has stunning views of the river and spectacular sandstone cliffs. The stands are in secluded clearings around a grassy lawn and shade is plentiful. Wildside lives up to its name, and keen birders should look out for our resident Black Eagles, Gymnogene, Bald Ibis and 3 species of kingfisher, just a few feathers away. The variety of habitat on-site includes river, forest, sandstone cliffs, farmlands and grassveld giving sighting opportunities for a wide variety of species. We also have regular sightings of other indigeonous mountain wildlife including buck, baboons and otters. Wake in the morning to the tranquil sounds of bird calls and bubbling river and plan your day. In the evening, light a roaring fire, enjoy a braai and gaze up at stars that look so close that you could touch them.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm
  • Special rules: Respect others in terms of noise etc. If you want a louder party then sole access of the campsite can be pre-booked.
  • Other: Pioneers camp with no facilities

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Wartrail Country Club

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (47 reviews)
    13,6 km from camp
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  • Lammergeier Highlands Reserve Lady Grey

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

    ⭐ 1 (1 reviews)
    27,5 km from camp
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  • Maleka-Tsekoa Waterfall

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    29,8 km from camp
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  • Dinorben San Rock Art & Wedding Venue

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (5 reviews)
    42,6 km from camp
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  • Southern most point of Lesotho

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,4 (5 reviews)
    46,7 km from camp
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