Karoo Gariep Tented Camp

*The KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy (8,000 ha), for the Karoo Hippo, is between Colesberg and Hanover. We are 8 km off the N1 highway and perfectly situated between Cape Town and Johannesburg, Upington (Kalahari) and PE or the Garden Route. This makes us the perfect halfway point in South Africa. We pay special attention to nature and the outdoors. You can explore the central Karoo using us as a base. We have the Seekooi (Hippo) Valley Meander which connects New Bethesda to Hanover and Colesberg by dirt road. These roads can be enjoyed by car as well as on mountain bikes *Visit Orania and the Van Der Kloof Dam. Go to see a Suricate Colony responding to the farmers' calls (A suricate or meerkat is a small mongoose found in Southern Africa). Local tours and activities are listed on our website and we all work together in communal accord. Our onsite activities include early morning birding drives, walks, horse riding, clear skies and bright stars for stargazing from our star deck, hippo drives, KhoiSan etchings, mountain bike trails, a swimming pool and more There are three lodges, a log cabin and a tented camp at KhoiSan Karoo Conservancy to choose from. Mieliefontein, with Ian and Elma, New Holme with P.C. and Marisca, Wolmade our Self Catering Lodge, managed by Elma, Stoffels Rus Self Catering Log Cabin and Karoo Gariep Tented Camp New Holme and Mieliefontein are 4-star establishments and a pleasure to stay in. We offer good "plaas kos" (farm food) 3-course dinners. The meals are an experience and are highly recommended. Ideally, stay with us for 2 to 3 nights to get a more complete experience of our beautiful Karoo Let us be your destination

Area Info

The Ultimate Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve Experience:
Driven by a love for nature, PC and his family accepted the responsibility to conserve and protect the land that was entrusted to them

Now after three generations of traditional Karoo sheep farming, they would like to invite you to share with them the beauty and tranquillity of the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve (established in 2015)

They intend to share the hidden treasures of this arid landscape, and their way of living with you and to create an opportunity for you to experience the Karoo as their special friend

Units and Rooms

Garden Tents

Guests: 4

Tents have 2 compartments, one with a double bed and one with 2 single beds, PowerPoint, carpets, linen and towels are provided. Ablution with shower, toilet and basin. Braai area. Lunch and Dinner are available, bookings are essential

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