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Glamping Tankwa Tented Camp

ID: w253384 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Northern Cape (Great Karoo)
Category: Lodging :: Glamping

A Tented camp & Lodge and campsite almost halfway between Ceres and Calvinia in the Tankwa karoo. Tankwa Tented Camp has 5 en-suite chalets/cabins available. Each sleeps 2.

Tankwa Tented Camp also offer you the use of the 13 permanent ripstop canvas tents, covered with shadecloth. The original farmhouse (hartebeeshuisie) is used as a communal kitchen and lounge area for the self catering tents.

The tents share communal toilets and showers. Warm water is done by a donkey system with wood. Most of the tents are equipped with 2 single beds each.

Bedding and towels supplied. Hot water for showers available only in the evenings and early morning.

We have permanent staff that can help you with accommodation and food. Mealpacks are available. We can assist with fuel.

For groups we can offer a campsite with ample camping space and communal ablutions. Limited electricity is supplied (good for cellphone chargers).

We now also have a licensed bar and a restaurant. Our claim to fame is nothingness.

Contact
Address :  On the R355, Western Cape (Great Karoo), South Africa
Postal :  Box 27, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Contact :  Deon Joubert
Tel :  +27(0)23 004 0123
Cell :  +27(0)71 078 4400
Cellphone Reception :  Intermittent

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All year
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  24 hours

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  235.00
Maximum Rate :  400.00
Updated for :  2020
Comments :  (Rate info updated Jun-2020)
Payment Methods Accepted :  Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer

General Information
Open on Public Holidays :  Yes
Public Holidays :  Arrivals 14:00, Departure 10:00
Languages spoken :  English, Afrikaans
Pre-Booking :  Non-Essential

Facilities
Camping Child Friendly Landing Strip Fuel Station Restaurant (And bar.) Swimming Pool Internet Wireless Networking Landing Strip Nearby
Accommodation (Tented camp), Restrooms, Play Park, Wedding Facilities, Safe Parking Available
Accessible to Disabled Persons :  Yes
Day Visitors Allowed :  Yes
Frequented by Tour Groups :  Yes

Camping Facilities
Kitchen Hot and Cold Showers Flush Toilets Can use Lodge facilities NO water available! Firewood Available Accept large overland trucks
Number of Sites :    10
Price per Stand/Person :    125ZAR
Price Quoted :    Per Person on Stand
Is water drinkable? :    Yes

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Swimming Bird Watching
Tours and Excursions, Picnics, Mountain Biking, Stargazing, Photography
Game to View :  Duiker. Steenbok. Porcupine. Black-backed jackal.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Citrusdal

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL

FLY-IN ACCESS:
Call before departing, and do a low flyover, we will then pick you up.

 Travel Tip!

Due to remoteness of this camp, the best way to contact them is via Whatsapp!

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