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Transit Camp Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp Campsite

ID: w245953 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Northern Cape (Richtersveld)  :: Sendelingsdrif
Category: Camping :: Transit Camp

Booking

The Sendelingsdrift Campsite is situated in the Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and is run by SANParks. This campsite is mainly used by tourists arriving late at the park, and cannot reach one of the more popular campsites in time. It is also used by researchers and visiting officials. Campsites have a power point, but there is one clean ablution with hot showers. There is running water at this campsite. There is a pool at the rest camp. No motorbikes will be allowed inside the park.

They also have 10 chalets with fridge, swimming pool, stove and patio with view of Orange River.

Contact
Address :  Sendelingsdrif, 90km or 01h38min NE of Alexander Bay / 24km or 32min SE of Rosh Pinah, Northern Cape (Richtersveld), South Africa
Contact :  Park Manager and Reception
Tel :  +27(0)27 831 1506
Cell :  +27(0)78 572 1047
Cell2 :  +27(0)71 170 2824
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Time Information
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  1 Oct-30 Apr 07:00-19:00; 1 May-30 Sept 07:00-18:00
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Monday - Friday: 07h30 - 1800 Saturday: 08h00 - 18h00; Sunday and Public Holidays: 08h00 - 16h30.

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Unit
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  275.00
Maximum Rate :  317.00
Updated for :  2023
Comments :  Camping is ZAR275 for 2 people per stand, max 6 people per site, additional adult ZAR104 & additional child ZAR52. 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 :  Conservation Fees: SA Citizens & Residents: ZAR74pp/pd; SADC citizens: ZAR148pp/pd. Internationals: ZAR296pp/pd. Children pay half price. (Jul-2023).

General Information
Nearest ATM :  Aussenkehr
Nearest Bank :  Alexander Bay
Languages spoken :  English, Afrikaans

Facilities
Child Friendly Public Telephone Fuel Station Swimming Pool Shop Landing Strip Nearby Motorbikes Not Welcome
Accommodation (Chalets), Restrooms
Fuel Fillup Times :  08:00-16:00

Camping Facilities
Hot and Cold Showers Flush Toilets NO water available!
Number of Sites :    12
Is water drinkable? :    Unknown

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Hiking Trails Guided Walks Swimming Bird Watching

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Rosh Pinah

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  2X4WD

TRAVEL INFO AND RULES
Insect Repellent is strongly recommended. Binoculars and cameras are a must. As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night. Cotton sheets will keep insects at bay. Plastic refuse bags are essential as all rubbish must be removed on departure. Firewood and kindling may not be collected in the park. Gas cookers are recommended due to evening winds. Extra spare wheel, tools, spares, enough food and extra water containers are essential. Make sure that you always have a good supply of water.

Fresh water is available at Sendelingsdrift. Do not sleep on the bare ground as the park is ideal scorpion habitat. Driving off indicated routes and outside camping sites is a serious offence, it is harmful to the park and dangerous to the visitor. Scarves protect against dust and wet towels from extreme heat. Provide clothing for extreme temperatures, No pets, generators or outboard motors permitted. No quad bikes or motorbikes will be allowed inside the Park. Picking of plants, removal of seeds, rocks, crystals or driftwood is an offence.

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