The De Hoop campsite located on the Orange river in the Richtersveld National Park is one of the most popular spots in the park. There are 12 sites and new ablutions have been built with toilets and cold showers. No electricity. There is running water but not suitable for drinking. Unless in flood, the river is suitable for swimming, bathing, and fishing. Best riverside grassy site, no monkeys/trees.
Contact
Address : |
44km or 02h16min ESE of Sendelingsdrif, Northern Cape (Richtersveld)South Africa |
Contact : |
Richterveld National Park office |
Tel : |
+27(0)27 831 1506 |
Tel2 : |
+27(0)27 672 1948 |
Cell : |
+27(0)78 572 1047 |
Email : |
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Website : |
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Cellphone Reception : |
Nothing |
Time Information
Best Time to Visit : |
All year |
Gate Opening and Closing Times : |
07:00 to 19:00 |
Reception Opening and Closing Times : |
07:00 to 19:00 at Sendelingsdrif |
Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted : |
Per Unit |
Base Currency : |
ZAR |
Minimum Rate : |
349.00 |
Maximum Rate : |
406.00 |
Updated for : |
2024 |
Comments : |
Additional Adult ZAR110 & additional child ZAR55. Attention, a mandatory conservation fee will be applied in addition to camping rate for Sendelingsdrif & Potjiespram. There is no warning, & the "park" is open, making for quite a surprise for late-arriving travellers. |
Payment Methods Accepted : |
Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
Fee/s : |
SA Citizens ZAR78.00 per adult; SADC Citizens ZAR156.00; Internationals ZAR313.00. (Updated Aug-2024). |
General Information
Nearest ATM : |
Alexander Bay |
Nearest Bank : |
Alexander Bay |
Languages spoken : |
English, Afrikaans |
Pre-Booking : |
Non-Essential |
Facilities
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Restrooms |
Nearby Facilities : |
Shop and fuel at Sendelingsdrift. |
Travelling Information
Closest Main Route : |
Gravel road in Richtersveld National Park |
Closest Town : |
Sendelingsdrif |
Self Drive Access : Yes
Vehicle Type : 4WD
There are no shops in the park, take everything you might need.
Travel Tip!
Vehicles with ground clearance can access.
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