Few sights are as awesome or a sound as deafening as water thundering down the 56m Augrabies Waterfall when the Orange River is in full flood. Picturesque names such as Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner are descriptive of this rocky region. Klipspringer and kokerboom (quiver trees) stand in stark silhouette against the African sky, silent sentinels in a strangely unique environment where only those that are able to adapt ultimately survive.
The Augrabies Falls National Park consist of 55 383 hectares on both the northern and southern sides of the Orange River and provide sanctuary to a diversity of species, from the very smallest succulents, birds and reptiles to springbok, gemsbok and giraffe.
At the Camp site there are caravan and camping sites in a shaded area. A maximum of six persons, one caravan/tent and one vehicle or one autovilla permitted per site. Communal camp kitchen with two-plated stoves, and sinks, communal ablution facilities, laundry and ironing room. All sites have power points.
Activities include:
• Waterfall viewpoints walking distance from the restaurant complex.
• Game viewing at leisure using own vehicle.
• Klipspringer Hiking Trail: 3 days, 2 nights and a maximum of 12 persons per group, and minimum of 2 persons per group. Advance booking essential. Closed October to March due to heat.
• Dassie Nature Trail: This 5km self-guided hiking trail leads you on a circular route starting at the Rest Camp, following along the gorge to Arrow Point, then heading out into the veld by the Potholes and Moonrock before heading back to the Rest Camp. Information brochures which include a map and information about various points along the trail are available at reception.
