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Paddafontein – Tranquil Outdoor Escape in Limpopo Province

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Paddafontein

South Africa - Limpopo Province

About Paddafontein Camping

Paddafontein offers caravan park and campsite accommodation in Limpopo Province, South Africa, near Thabazimbi. The property offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Madala Boerdery BK, KUDU NES SAFARI'S.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Self Catering: Self catering bush camp with 7 chalets, bush camp sleeps 18, no electicity, 2 tents for hire
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes, at certain places
  • Credit Cards welcome: No, cash only. 50 % Electronic payment as deposit.
  • Dogs Allowed: No pets
  • Shop: Ice & wood for sale
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Tar road and last 9 km gravel road
  • Closest Town: Thabazimbi
  • Directions to campsite: 1st route: From Pretoria on N4 West. Take turn off for Brits, drive through Brits on R511. Turn 4, 6 km after the "Thabazimbi 30" sign right at the Paddafontein sign. Follow the gravel road for about 8 km to a large silver gate. Go through the gate, turn left immediately and drive next to game fence to the grassland, then to the right up to the office/house. 2nd route: Na to Bela-Bela, through Bela-Bela past the holiday resort, left at the circle on the Thabazimbi/Rooiberg road, right at the T-junction R511 to Thabazimbi. Turn 4, 6 km after the "Thabazimbi 30" sign right at the Paddafontein sign. Follow the gravel road for about 8 km to a large silver gate. Go through the gate, turn left immediately and drive next to game fence to the grassland, then to the right up to the office/house.
  • Distance to Town: 33 km
  • GPS - Office: S 24.741483 E 27.484961
  • GPS Turnoff: S 24.771511 E 27.433197
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Dam
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeeptracks
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Game viewing tours, night rides & sundowner rides can be booked. Pool table on request. Hunting packages can be arranged. 4x4 routes nearby. 2 Canoes to use on dam.
  • Swimming: Swimming pool and 4 dams

Security

  • Security: Game fence and gates

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: No driving on farm in own vehicles, drives can be booked. No firearms/weapons are allowed, hand guns must be declared on arrival. A variety of game can be seen eg. kudu, impala, oryx, blue wildebeest, warthog, aardvark, caracal, tortoise, fish eagle, many birds of prey, owls and other birds.
  • Additional Comments: Bush camp on a game farm
  • Special rules: No loud music, drumming etc. Respect other campers and quiet after 22:00
  • Other: Spitbraai, cast iron pots, braai grills, chairs/tables etc available on request. Freezer facilities available on request.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Madala Boerdery BK

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    Less than 1 km from camp
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  • KUDU NES SAFARI'S

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (4 reviews)
    14,0 km from camp
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  • Gondwana Expiditions

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    17,5 km from camp
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  • Man van Staal Tools, Art & Furniture

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    ⭐ 5 (7 reviews)
    19,3 km from camp
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  • Inkulu Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    19,5 km from camp
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  • African Bovine Safaris

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    19,5 km from camp
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  • Danitholo Game Lodge

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    19,5 km from camp
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  • Rietfontein Safari's

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (3 reviews)
    19,8 km from camp
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  • Marakele Animal Sanctuary

    zoo, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (170 reviews)
    21,8 km from camp
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  • Meletse Bat Research and Conservation Training Centre

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (4 reviews)
    22,3 km from camp
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  • Leeupoort Vakansieverblyf

    tourist attraction, real estate agency, travel agency, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (62 reviews)
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  • Lenong View Point

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (152 reviews)
    33,1 km from camp
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  • Marakele National Park

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (1188 reviews)
    37,9 km from camp
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  • Kamaoto Safaris

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (55 reviews)
    41,0 km from camp
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  • Ramokokastad Main Traffic Circle

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    46,3 km from camp
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  • Fish Eagle Retreat

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (2 reviews)
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  • Adventures With Elephants🐘

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (559 reviews)
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