‘Camping’ Category
Bushwacked Outdoor Adventures is located in Vioolsdrift in the Northern Cape, with their campsite on the banks of the Orange River, where all river rafting activities take place. Bushwacked offers school packages that include 24hour supervision, trained guides, river equipment, camp equipment. Visit the Bushwacked Outdoor Adventures website for more information about their 2012 EASTER SPECIAL.
Bushwacked Outdoor Adventures facilities:
River Rafting – Half Day River Trip; Full Day River Trip; Overnighter River Trip; Weekender (at Camp); Weekender (in Bush); 4 Day, 5 Night
Campsite – Fiddlers Creek Campsite on the banks of the Orange River with 14 grassed campsites.
School Packages – 24 hour supervision; River/Camp equipment and Meals; team participation and communication; no canoeing experience required; teachers allowed for free (1 per 10 students).
EASTER SPECIAL (2-7 April 2012) – Complete Package R2 750 per person (visit website for more information).
Bushwacked Outdoor Adventures Contact Details:
Tel/Fax: +27 (0)27 761 8953
Email: info@bushwhacked.co.za
Website: www.bushwhacked.co.za
Physical Address:
Bushwacked Outdoor Adventures
Vioolsdrift
Northern Cape
Postal Address:
Bushwacked Outdoor Adventures
PO Box 54
Kotzeshoop, 8246
South Africa
The Nkwe Pleasure Resort is situated near Pretoria, a riverside resort that offers stands for caravans, motor homes and tents, as well as self catering accommodation in fully equipped log cabins and a luxury chalet. A shaded picnic spot for day visitors near a waterfall and natural rock pool is the ideal place for private functions, and family and group get togethers.
The park has shady, grassed sites for caravans, motor homes and tents, and a thatched lapa with spit and braai facilities, clean ablution blocks and a tuck shop.
Nkwe Pleasure Resort Caravan Park facilities:
- Shady, grassed sites all with electricity.
- Clean ablution blocks.
- On-site tuck shop.
- Fully equipped caravans can also be booked in advance.
- Discount for pensioners and caravan club rallies.
- Thatched lapa with both spit and braai facilities, overlooking large natural rock pool and waterfall, suitable for private functions.
Nkwe Pleasure Resort Contact Details:
Phone: 012 811 5231
Fax: 086 599 3414
Mobile: Marie – 083 309 6516
Office Hours: 08h00 to 17h00
Website: www.nkwepark.co.za
Physical Address:
Nkwe Pleasure Resort
near Pretoria
Gauteng
Postal Address:
Nkwe Pleasure Resort
PO Box 11093
Tiegerpoort
Pretoria 0056
Gauteng
Kaapsehoop or Kaapsche Hoop (established 1882) is a small, historical mining town on the Mpumalanga escarpment, that lies at an altitude of 1712m, free from malaria, with clear skies, crisp mountain air and beautiful views. The small village offers various accommodation venues, from basic hikers huts, self catering and B&B in historical establishments, luxury guesthouses, and even an old train coach.
When visiting Kaapsehoop, be sure to enjoy the Kaapsche Hoop Nature Walk – an easy, leisurely one hour walk to the escarpment, for breathtaking views of De Kaap Valley below.
The Blue Swallow is a very rare bird in South Africa, and are mainly found at Kaapsehoop, nesting and breeding in old, abandoned mine shafts in a natural heritage site outside town. Herds of wild horses roaming free in the area, are believed to be the only wild horses in South Africa.
Kaapsehoop Attractions:
- Historical Mining town (Kaapsche Hoop – original Dutch spelling).
- Hiking Trails.
- Waterfalls and Nature Scenes.
- Wildlife – Wild Horses, Oribi, Blue Swallow.
- Indigenous Plants.
- Rock Field Formations.
- Accommodation Options
Kaapsehoop Contact Details:
Contact Person: Reinette van Niekerk
Cell: +27 (0)82-333-2073
Website: www.kaapsehoopinfo.co.za
Physical Address:
Kaapsehoop
next to Berlin Forest,
Mpumalanga Escarpment
Mpumalanga
South Africa
The Two Creeks Hiking Trail is a moderate to difficult hike that starts and ends at Barretts Coaches, and is a 2 nights, 3 days hiking route through ravines, pine tree plantations, indigenous forest, rocky ledges, and passed the Starvation Creek Falls.
The Barretts Coaches comprises two train coaches with electricity, 50 bunk beds, 3 toilets, 2 showers, and a braai area with firewood provided – bring your own cooking and eating utensils.
The Two Creeks Hiking Trail:
- Starts at Barretts Coaches, ends in a circular route.
- Hiking Trail Route – Day 1, Barretts Coaches to Wattles Hut, 15.3km; Day 2, Wattles to Kaapschehoop, 13.8km; Day 3, Kaapschehoop to Barretts Coaches, 9.8km.
- Distance – 39km over 3 days.
- Duration: 2 nights/3 days.
- Rating: Moderate to difficult.
- Permit: R105 per per night – Please Call Komatie Eco Tourism to make a Booking on 013 754 2724.
- Features: indigenous forest, waterfalls, pine plantations.
- Each Hiker need: sunglasses, costume and towel, good walking shoes, sleeping bag, warm jacket, own food, insect repellent, refreshments, at least 1 litre of water, sunblock, camera, binoculars.
The Two Creeks Hiking Trail Contact Details:
Tel: 013 754 2724 (Permit)
Physical Address:
The Two Creeks Hiking Trail
near the Berlin plantation offices
Kaapsehoop
Mpumalanga
Travel Adventures Botswana specialises in pre-booked safaris, providing fully equipped 4×4′s for tailor made self drive safaris and the chance to explore Botswana and it’s treasures. the Okavango Delta, Xai Xai and Drotskies Caverns, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, and many more exciting places.
Travel Adventures Botswana offers tailor-made self drive safaris, pre-booked packages, affordable adventure safaris, camping safaris, lodge safaris.
Travel Adventures Botswana facilities:
- Fleet of 4×4 vehicles – Land Cruiser station wagons and Toyota Hilux Double Cabs.
- Vehicles fully equipped – roof tent, Engel fridge/freezer, roller drawers, water tank, long range fuel tank, all necessary kitchen and camping equipment. Satellite phone – for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and your exact location is always at your fingertips.
- Individual tailor-made self drive safaris with a combination a camping, lodge and camping or lodge to lodge safari.
Travel Adventures Botswana Contact Details:
Contact Person: Lezanne
Tel: 00267 6861 211
Email: traveladventuresbotswana@gmail.com
Website: www.traveladventuresbotswana.com
Postal Address:
Travel Adventures Botswana
Private Bag 234
Maun
Botswana