Oewerbos Rivercamp – Your Next Scenic Camping Destination

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Oewerbos Rivercamp

South Africa - Northern Cape

About Oewerbos Rivercamp Camping

Set in Northern Cape, South Africa near Vioolsdrift, Oewerbos Rivercamp is a well-appointed caravan park and campsite. Activities on offer include hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Orange River Rafting - Namibian Side, Kwelanga River Lodge.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Neville Bailey
Telephone Number: +27 (0)27-761-8753
Cellphone Number: +27 (0)82 534-7481
Fax Number: +27 (0)27-761-8753
Email address: nevbailey@yahoo.com
Language: English, Afrikaans
Website: http://www.oewerbos.co.za/

Accommodation

Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
Caravan Allowed: Yes
Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
Ground Cover: Grass
Power points: Caravan & standard power point
Self Catering: Yes
Shade: All the sites have shade
Sites Available: No designated sites
Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

Braai Grill: Yes
Cellphone reception: Yes (Vodacom & MTC Namibia)
Credit Cards welcome: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Dogs allowed on a leash
Freezer: Yes
Fridge: Yes
Shop: General shop 2 km away
Washing up: Yes
Water taps: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

Access Road: Gravel road
Closest Town: Vioolsdrift
Directions to campsite: Follow N7 from Springbok north. At Vioolsdrift borderpost turn left, drive for 11 km. Signboard @ four large palm trees. Turn right.
Distance to Town: 0 km
GPS Campsite: S 28.68824 E 17.56243
Trailer Required: Standard trailer
Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

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

Activities

Bird Watching: Yes
Canoeing: Yes
Fishing: Freshwater: river
Hiking: Yes
Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeeptracks
Nature Drives: Yes
Other Activities: River rafting day trips, half day trips and 4 - 6 day trips, kids play park
Rock Art: Yes
Rock Climbing: Yes
Swimming: Swimming pool and river and pools

4x4 Related

4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

Comments: Camp is situated on the banks of the Orange river. Good halfway stopover to Windhoek. Established camp of ? 15 years. Clean, tidy camp in a relaxed natural environment.
Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm and part of a 4x4 trail
Special rules: No loud music or drumming allowed.
Other: Overnight accomodation available. B&B luxury tents available from end May 2010

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

Orange River Rafting - Namibian Side

tourist attraction, travel agency, point of interest, establishment

Less than 1 km from camp

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Kwelanga River Lodge

tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,8 (46 reviews)
5,6 km from camp

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Felix Adventures

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

6,3 km from camp

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Orange River Rafting

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,8 (9 reviews)
6,3 km from camp

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!Ai-!Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,5 (102 reviews)
32,0 km from camp

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