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Protected Area Bontebok National Park

ID: w136341 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Garden Route)  :: Swellendam
Category: Protected Areas :: Protected Area

Booking

The Bontebok National Park is the smallest of South Africa's National Parks, and is situated at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and borders on the Breede River.

It is off the N2 close to Swellendam. Lang Elsie's restcamp is situated in the park, close to the Breede river for campers. Note that during heavy rains in the past these campsites were flooded. There are also 10 self-catering chalets available.

This National Park is home to the Bontebok which was almost extinct. There are now over 200 Bontebok in this park, including other animals such as the Grey Rhebok, the Red Hartebeest, the Mountain Zebra, over 200 bird species, and a variety of smaller reptiles and mammals.

Motorcycles are allowed in the park. Powerboats and quad bikes are not allowed.

Contact
Address :  11km or 14min SE of Swellendam, Western Cape (Garden Route), South Africa
Contact :  Bongani Mnisi (Bontebok National Park Reception)
Contact 2 :  Central reservations - SANparks
Tel :  +27(0)28 514 2735
Tel2 :  +27(0)12 428 9111
Cell :  +27(0)71 438 3259
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Directions

6km outside of Swellendam on the N2, in the direction of George, the turn off is well marked to your right-hand side.

Time Information
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  07h00 - 19h00 (1 Oct - 30 Apr); 07h00 - 18h00 (01 May - 30 Sep)
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Check-in time: 14:00; Check-out time: 09:00

Rates and Payment
Payment Methods Accepted :  Credit Card
Fee/s :  Conservation Fees : SA Citizens R50pp/pd, SADC Nationals R75pp/pd, Foreign visitors ZAR150pp/pd. All children pay half price. (Updated Mar-2022)

General Information
Nearest ATM :  6km/Swellendam
Nearest Bank :  6km/Swellendam

Destination Information
Tourist Information Office Lodging Camping Airfield
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)28 514 2735

Facilities
Swimming Pool Landing Strip Nearby Motorbikes Not Welcome
Safe Parking Available

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Hiking Trails Guided Walks Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching
Picnics, Mountain Biking
Game to View :  Bontebok. 22 Endangered Cape Mountain Zebra. Red Hartebeest. Grey Rhebok. Steenbok. Grysbok.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Swellendam

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL

ACCESS:
The park can also be reachable by flying to Swellendam airfield situated adjacent to the park.

BANKING:
No ATM facility.

DAY VISITORS:
Bontebok National Park is a great day-visit location. Recently upgraded day-visitor facilities include a rest camp and recreational braai facility called "Die Stroom".

EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Police services are available in Swellendam, 5km away.

FUEL:
Fuel Station available in the nearby town of Swellendam.

HEALTH CARE:
Doctors and pharmacies are available in Swellendam, 5km from the park.

MECHANICAL REPAIR:
Vehicle repair available in Swellendam, 5km away.

ROAD CONDITIONS:
Gravel roads. Fine for sedan vehicles too.

RULES:
All late arrivals incur a R200 escort fee from the main gate to the rest camp. Always keep them informed if you running late for arrangements to be made for overnight visitors.

All vehicles allowed except powerboat & quad bikes.

SHOPS:
Shop available in Swellendam, 5km away but there is a shop within the park for basic commodities.

SPEED LIMITS:
Driving limit in the park is 40km/hr and 20km/hr depending on the section of the road, there is wildlife to be protected, adherence and cautiousness is important.

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