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Farm Camp Amam Melkbos Campsite

ID: w131391 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Northern Cape (Namakwaland)
Category: Camping :: Farm Camp

Booking

Amam is a farm situated eighty kilometres North East of Springbok. It's welcoming desert retreat is a popular destination for tourist to explore the arid conditions of the Bushmanland and come to rest at the beautiful Melkbos Camp. This rest camp is favoured by many off road adventures who enjoy its tranquil setting and the renowned Amam 4x4 dune trail.

Contact
Address :  97km or 01h48min NE of Springbok, Northern Cape (Namakwaland)South Africa
Postal :  P.O. Box 284, Aggeneys, 8893
Contact :  Amanda Louw
Contact 2 :  Lydia Fielding
Tel :  +27(0)54 983 2689
Tel2 :  +27(0)27 752 5008
Cell :  +27(0)83 570 6269
Cell2 :  +27(0)82 536 7985
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Nothing

Directions

Directions from springbok(Cape Town Side) When travelling from Springbok on the N14 for more or less than 55km you will get the Beenbreek/Varssputs turn-off on the left onto a gravel road. On this road you will find 14 gates to open which is about 60km drive in, when you have passed the 14th gate the farm house will be at the mountain side on the left at a turn-off about 1 to 2km away. Directions from Aggeneys(Johannesburg Side) When passing Aggeneys on the N14 for more or less than 65km you will get the Beenbreek/Varssputs turn-off on the right onto a gravel road. On this road you will find 14 gates to open which is about 60km drive in, when you have passed the 14th gate the farm house will be at the mountain side on the left at a turn-off about 1 to 2km away.

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All year
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  08:00-17:00

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  100.00
Maximum Rate :  100.00
Updated for :  2013
Comments :  (Rates updated Sep 2011)
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash

General Information
Nearest ATM :  Springbok
Nearest Bank :  Springbok
Languages spoken :  English, Afrikaans

Camping Facilities
Kitchen Shaded Sites Hot and Cold Showers Firewood Available
Number of Sites :    10
Is water available? :    Unknown
Is water drinkable? :    Unknown

Activities
4WD Trails

Travelling Information
Closest Main Route :  Off the N14
Closest Town :  Springbok

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL
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