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Takwasa – A Scenic Getaway in Free State, South Africa

Camping at Takwasa provides scenic views, spacious areas, and nature activities in Free State.

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Takwasa

South Africa - Free State

About Takwasa Camping

Takwasa is a campsite near Parys, in Free State, South Africa. The property offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Dome Adventures, EDGE OF THE CRATER.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: No tents or caravans.
  • Caravan Requirements: NA
  • Self Catering: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Only MTN (sometimes)
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Shop: Tuck shop in camp. Wood for sale.

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Parys
  • Directions to campsite: Drive from Parys towards Fochville over the Vaalriver. After 2 km turn left towards Potchefstroom. After 10km turn left on a gravelroad to Venterskroon. After 13km turn left to Takwasa.
  • Distance to Town: 25 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 26.866600 E 27.290910
  • Trailer Required: NA
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Has Bath: Yes
  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Freshwater: river
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Other Activities: Tubing archery groupdinamic- and problemsolving course blind course (person gets blindfolded and guided by a rope with knots) raftbuilding
  • Swimming: A swimming pool will be built in the near future, river with pools

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: This is a well equipped church youth campsite with 160 beds. We have a big hall and a lovely amphi- fireplace.
  • Additional Comments: Youth Campsite next to the Vaalriver in a nature reserve
  • Special rules: Music welcome in the dome until 23h00.
  • Other: Meals can be provided for groups

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Dome Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,9 (7 reviews)
    3,0 km from camp
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  • EDGE OF THE CRATER

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (2 reviews)
    3,3 km from camp
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  • Koepel Mega Zip Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (135 reviews)
    7,4 km from camp
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  • Dimalachite River Lodge -Vaal river - Parys

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

    ⭐ 4,3 (677 reviews)
    8,7 km from camp
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  • Berakah Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (107 reviews)
    9,0 km from camp
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  • ChaZen Nature Conservation & Education Center

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (53 reviews)
    12,8 km from camp
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  • Elgro River Lodge

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (269 reviews)
    12,8 km from camp
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  • GZ Adventures Parys Vaal River

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (2 reviews)
    14,1 km from camp
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  • Vaal de Grace Nature Estate

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (253 reviews)
    14,4 km from camp
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  • Sandbar@casacararesort

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (117 reviews)
    15,3 km from camp
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  • Parys Eiffel Tower

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    16,8 km from camp
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  • Vredefort Dome Info

    tourist attraction, travel agency, museum, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,7 (9 reviews)
    16,9 km from camp
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  • Phakama Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    18,9 km from camp
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  • Nature's River Cove Parys

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

    ⭐ 3 (122 reviews)
    20,9 km from camp
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  • Creepy Teepee

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 2 (2 reviews)
    23,9 km from camp
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  • Potchefstroom Museum

    church, tourist attraction, museum, place of worship, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,9 (15 reviews)
    25,3 km from camp
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  • Pixel and Print Potchefstroom

    tourist attraction, clothing store, accounting, finance, point of interest, store, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (9 reviews)
    25,4 km from camp
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  • Goetz / Fleischack Museum

    church, tourist attraction, museum, place of worship, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,8 (6 reviews)
    25,4 km from camp
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  • Impala Nightclub

    tourist attraction, night club, bar, restaurant, food, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (756 reviews)
    26,0 km from camp
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  • Van Bo Visvang Oord

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,9 (269 reviews)
    30,6 km from camp
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