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The Secret Forest

South Africa - Gauteng

About The Secret Forest Camping

Situated in Gauteng, South Africa, within easy reach of Meyerton, The Secret Forest is a campsite. Activities on offer include canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Vaal Teknorama, remmoho tours.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents only
  • Ground Cover: Leaves
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 1 - 14
  • Power points: Standard power points
  • Shade: All the sites have shade
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Tar road
  • Closest Town: Meyerton
  • Directions to campsite: From Jo'burg's side.. : Get onto the R59 to Vereeniging, Take the Johan le Roux turn-off, Go left down to the T-junction, Turn right into Verwoerd Rd, At the 3rd stop street turn left into Marthinus Oosthuisen Street, Follow the road round at the bottom, Turn left into Totius, and the left into Emily Hobhouse Street, Drive down to the cul-de-sac, And we're the gate to the right, No. 7 From Van der Bijl/Vereeniging.. : Take the R59 towards Alberton Take the Verwoerd turn off and turn right (into Verwoerd Rd), Turn right into Marthinus Oosthuizen (Model Shopping Centre is on the left), Follow the road round at the bottom, Turn left into Totius, and the left into Emily Hobhouse Street, Drive down to the cul-de-sac, And we're the gate to the right, No. 7
  • Distance to Town: 6 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 26.592270 E 28.006316
  • Trailer Required: 4x4 Trailer, Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

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

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: River
  • Swimming: River

Security

  • Security: Fenced and locked at night

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Campsite next to the Klip River with sites on level ground beneath trees. We also offer picnics, birthday parties etc. See our website for more details.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite next to a river
  • Special rules: Music is allowed, but no loud music

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