Wildthing Adventures River Camp – Explore Nature, Trails & Attractions Nearby

Adventure and relaxation come together at Wildthing Adventures River Camp – your next camping destination in Northern Cape.

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Wildthing Adventures River Camp

South Africa - Northern Cape

About Wildthing Adventures River Camp Camping

Wildthing Adventures River Camp offers caravan park and campsite accommodation in Northern Cape, South Africa, near Springbok. Guests can enjoy 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Orange River Rafting, Orange River Rafting - Namibian Side.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Nick & Omie
Telephone Number: +27 (0)21 556-1917 & +27 (0)27 761-8198
Cellphone Number: +27(0)83 303-3000
Fax Number: +27(0)21 556-1910
Email address: nick@wildthing.co.za
Language: Afrikaans & English
Office Hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Website: http://www.wildthing.co.za

Accommodation

Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
Caravan Allowed: Yes
Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
Ground Cover: Grass
Lights: Yes
People per Site: 2 - 8
Power points: Caravan power point
Shade: All the sites have shade
Sites Available: 16
Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

Cellphone reception: No (NTC - Roaming)
Credit Cards welcome: No
Freezer: Yes
Fridge: Yes
Washing up: Yes
Water taps: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

Access Road: Gravel road
Closest Town: Springbok
Directions to campsite: Drive 120km north from Springbok to Vioolsdrift (border between Namibia & South Africa). Turn left onto a gravel road towards Kotzeshoop and drive 20km along the Orange River. Turn left and come and relax.
Distance to Town: 140km
GPS Campsite: S 28.695510 E 17.495670
GPS Turnoff: S 28.697500 E 17.495167
Trailer Required: Standard trailer
Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

Showers: Hot shower
Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

Bird Watching: Yes
Canoeing: Yes
Fishing: Fresh water: river
Hiking: Day hikes
Mountain Biking: Gravel roads & jeep tracks
Rock Art: Yes
Swimming: River and pools

4x4 Related

4x4 Routes: Yes
4x4 Comments: 4x4 routes

Comments, Rules and Notes

Comments: Wildthing Adventures River Camp is the perfect break away campsite situated on the Orange River bank, 20km from Vioolsdrift. A good place to relax before or after you tackle the Richtersveld.
Additional Comments: Campsite next to river
Special rules: No music after 22:00
Other: Bar & DSTV available

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

Orange River Rafting

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,8 (9 reviews)
Less than 1 km from camp

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Orange River Rafting - Namibian Side

tourist attraction, travel agency, point of interest, establishment

6,8 km from camp

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Kwelanga River Lodge

tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,8 (46 reviews)
11,0 km from camp

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Felix Adventures

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

12,2 km from camp

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!Ai-!Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

⭐ 4,5 (102 reviews)
26,0 km from camp

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