The new rest camp in the Bontebok National Park is called “Lang Elsie’s Kraal” named after a Khoe-Khoe Chieftain who lived there with her clan in the 18th century. This is the first rest camp in SANParks to be designed from concept to completion according to “Touch the Earth Lightly” design principles. The concept requires that the units should incorporate the latest thinking in terms of design and materials so as to have the minimum impact on the environment, maximum return on investment, and maximum benefit to the local economy.
Caravan and tent campsites are located close to the Breede River. A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site. Additional vehicles will pay an additional fee. Not all sites have electrical outlets.
Check-in time: 12:00
Checkout time: 09:00
Activities include:
• Birding
• Game viewing from own vehicle.
• Three nature-hiking trails, start and end in rest camp for overnighters and old pump house for day visitors.
• Bathing in the Breede River – in the Rest Camp Area and at Die Stroom.
• Angling in the Breede River - anglers must be in possession of a valid angling permit, available for purchase
• Canoeing/Kayaking in the Breede River, with own equipment.
• Biking opportunities available, regular and mountain biking, to increase with Park’s project.
