Rest camps · Addo Elephant National Park
Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
A SANParks self-catering camp.
Spekboom Tented camp is situated right in the middle of the park's main game area, in the fenced in area of the Spekboom Hide, it provides some of the most breathtaking views of this wonderful natural area. Soak in the bushveld ambiance at night from the deck of your tent, or watch as indigenous animals congregate around the nearby watering hole.
We do not take rest camp bookings. Camps are booked directly with SANParks, where current tariffs are published.
The camp
About Spekboom Tented Rest Camp.
Accommodation
The Tents, each have two single beds, camping chairs and a table. Solar powered lighting. Basic cutlery and crockery, as well as kitchen utilities in a utility box in each tent. An outdoor braai (barbecue) unit and communal hot water showers, toilets and a sink. Guest should bring their own firewood and flashlights. An electrified fence surrounds the camp
Activities & Facilities
Activities at Spekboom include animal spotting, while in the hide at the nearby waterhole. There is the opportunity to spot an assortment of nocturnal animals, drinking at the watering hole under the cover of dark. A good flashlight is important to be able to move around the fenced in camp. Self-drive trips out into the park during the day
Facilities include wash-up facilities, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils Bedding and towels. As there is no electricity in the units, guests are urged to bring their own flashlights. Gas powered fridge and stove as well as a paraffin-powered shower and toilet are available
Access to the camp is on a 500m footpath, through the forest and over a small wooden bridge.
Check in is at Addo Main camp and guest are requested to arrive early to ensure getting to the camp safely before dark. There is no access to the Restaurant in Addo Main Camp for dinner or take the Sundowner, Night or Sunrise Guided Game Drives.
The luxury alternative
If you would rather not self-cater.
We do not take rest camp bookings. What our safari specialists do arrange is the Eastern Cape's private game reserves: private lodges where expert guiding, meals and game drives are included, and nothing is left to the camp kitchen. We look after international travellers and SADC residents alike, and many lodges offer reduced SADC rates.
More camps
Other camps in the Addo Elephant National Park.
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