Situated approximately 12km from Beaufort West, close to the N1, even though it is the perfect stop-over for travelers between Cape Town and Johannesburg, it has so much more to offer. This destination faces the beautiful Nuweveld Mountains and is a haven of peace and tranquility, allowing guests to experience the forbidding Karoo environment. The park is now home to approximately 63 species of mammals and over 200 species of birds. The Karoo National Park is also the only national park that includes breakfast for overnight guests staying in self-catering accommodation (excluded for campers)
Accommodation is serviced on a daily basis. Bedding, pillows and towels provided in all self catered accommodation. Breakfast is included in the cost of the accommodation, which is served at the restaurant(7am - 10am and 6pm - 9pm).
Leisurely self-drive game viewing in your own vehicle, along the park's 60km road. These are mostly accessible to all vehicles, traveling along the Klipspringer Pass to the amazing Rooivalle lookout point.
The 4 x 4 vehicles have access to the 90km Nuweveld and thirteen kilometer Afsaal EcoTrail. The Nuweveld route also permits guests to the Embizweni Cottage for an overnight stop, a fully equipped unit capable of accommodating up to six guests with a gas-powered stove, fridge and geysers. Lights are solar powered.
Guided Safari Game Drives are also provided, conducted under the supervision of trained and enthusiastic staff. A minimum of four people are required for such a drive, each drive accommodating up to nine passengers. These can be booked and paid for on arrival, depending on availability. Children younger than 6 years old are not permitted to participate in this activity.
Guests wishing to take in a hiking trail may want to consider either the Bossie Trail, the Pointer Hiking Trail or the Karoo Fossil Trail (enquire at reception).
For mountain biker and joggers there is access to the 2.7km long Sylvester Single Track. This track is only for overnight visitors and is within the fenced rest camp area.
There are four 4x4 trails for offroad enthusiasts to take advantage of, at no extra cost: (enquire at reception for further information)
Free breakfast for all guests staying in overnight accommodation, licensed restaurant open from: 7am-10am and 6pm- 9pm, bird hide, shop supplying curios and basic commodities between 7:30am and 8pm, an interpretive centre, washing machine & tumble drier facilities(tokens available at reception), picnic sites, braai (barbecue) with bathroom facilities for day visitors at Bulkraal, a public swimming pool for resident guests only, as well as fully equipped and catered conference facilities.
Please note the pricing above excludes the following:
Oct 21, 2024
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The service from Leigh-Ann has been exceptional. No matter the difference in time zone, her responses and suggestions are always fast and helpful. When we’ve asked for changes to the itinerary, there has never been a problem. Highly recommended.
Oct 18, 2024
Cannot recommend enough
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Oct 17, 2024
Aquilia Safari trip
Re: Safari from Cape Town to Aquilia. Fadiel was very helpful and organised our trip for us. We were picked up by Joe, who was our driver for the day. Joe is born and raised in Cape Town. He was prompt and was very friendly and informative. There was a good choice of food at Aquilia and had choices for my husband too who is Coeliac.
Oct 17, 2024
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely…
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely patient with the two of us oldsters. We had computer problems, took a very long time to decide and confirm our intentions and challenged every detail. Thank you Kim
Oct 17, 2024
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Anja has been extremely helpful and communicative through the process of booking our trip. Everything has been communicated clearly and quickly with lots of flexibility. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for your help!
Oct 17, 2024
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Oct 16, 2024
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Oct 16, 2024
Very responsive and accurate
Very responsive and accurate
Oct 15, 2024
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