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Tankwa-Karoo NP - Pyper se Boom – Your Next Scenic Camping Destination

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Tankwa-Karoo NP - Pyper se Boom

South Africa - Northern Cape

About Tankwa-Karoo NP - Pyper se Boom Camping

Set in Northern Cape, South Africa near Calvinia, Tankwa-Karoo NP - Pyper se Boom is a well-appointed campsite. Activities on offer include hiking, birdwatching, and nature drives. Nearby attractions include Tankwa Karoo National Park.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents only
  • Ground Cover: Ground
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: One thorn tree for small tents
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Cellphone reception: None

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Calvinia
  • Directions to campsite: Take the R 46 from Ceres and go onto the R355 towards Calvinia. After 70km (on the R355), turn right at the Middelpos, Sutherland, Takwa National Park Sign and drive until you reach the park office. There you will get a detailed map of the location of the 5 camping spots in the park
  • GPS Campsite: S 32.2075 E 20.1257
  • GPS - Office: S 32.2412 E 20.0957
  • GPS Turnoff: S 32.6816 E 19.708
  • Trailer Required: 4x4 trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie (high clearance vehicle needed)

Ablution

  • Bathroom comments: There is no water - campers must be fully self sufficient.
  • Showers: None
  • Toilets: None

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: The park roads can be cycled - expect some loose sand in some places
  • Nature Drives: Yes

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: No facilities (water, ablutions, etc.). Campers must be self-sufficient
  • Additional Comments: Wilderness Camp in the Tankwa-Karoo National Park
  • Other: Guest house

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Tankwa Karoo National Park

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (633 reviews)
    4,7 km from camp
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