Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp

Accommodation

Informal Campsite (CK15)
Fully self-sufficient campers are allowed to camp at designated spots on an "only leave your footprints" - basis. Each site is for the exclusive use of the party of up to 15 individuals reserving such a site. (no electricity, ablutions or water)

• Volmoesfontein: 2 Vehicles allowed per site, accessible with normal sedan vehicles, no ablutions or water
• Oom Rickert: 2 Vehicles allowed per site , 4x4 advisable in rainy seasons, access by high clearance 2x4, no ablutions or water
• Biesjiesfontein: 2 Vehicles allowed per site, Accessible with normal sedan vehicles, no ablutions or water
• Steenkampshoek: 2 Vehicles allowed per site, accessible only by 4x4, No ablutions or water
• Pyperseboom: 2 Vehicles allowed per site , accessible only by 2x4, no ablutions or water
• Skaapwagterspos: 2 Vehicles allowed per site, accessible only by 2x4, No ablutions or water

Formal Campsite: (CK6)

• Perdekloof: 4x4 advisable in rainy seasons, access by high clearance 2x4, bathroom with toilet, shower and basin, braai facilities - no braai grid supplied, each campsite with own bathroom and enclosed kitchen with sink, no cooking facilities. Gas geyser, solar lighting and no electric points.
• Langkloof:4x4 advisable in rainy seasons, access by high clearance 2x4, bathroom with toilet, shower and basin, braai facilities - no braai grid supplied, each campsite with own bathroom and enclosed kitchen with sink, no cooking facilities. Gas geyser, solar lighting and no electric points

Cottages

• Four-bed De Zyver Cottage has 2 bedrooms, each with 1 double bed, a bathroom., Fully equipped kitchen and living area, sleeper couch in living area, candle/lantern lighting. Warm water through donkey boiler
• Six bed Paulshoek Cottage has 2 bedrooms, each with 1 single and 1 double bed, a bathroom,, Fully Equipped kitchen, living area, candle/lantern lighting and outside braai facilities. Warm water through donkey boiler

Tanqua Guest house is conveniently situated on the southern boundary of the Tankwa National Park and a stone’s throw from the Oudebaaskraal Dam. The complex is ideally suited for groups of up to 18 guests. A 900m landing strip situated next to the main building, also allows for fly-ins by guests.

• Eight-bed Tanqua Guest House has 1 en-suite bedroom with a double bed, 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds. Bathroom with toilet, shower and bath. Fully Equipped kitchen, living area and outside braai area. Restricted 220v power.
• Four-bed Tanqua 2 Guest House has one bedroom with 2 single beds and the other with a double bed, bathroom, braai facilities available. Part of a 800m square double story building, Restricted 220V power Shared kitchen, lounge, living area with fireplace.
• Four-bed Tanqua 3 Guest House has one bedroom with 2 single beds and the other with a double bed, bathroom, braai facilities available. Part of a 800m square double story building, Restricted 220V power Shared kitchen, lounge, living area with fireplace.
• Two-bed Tanqua 1 G\house (GH2) has one en-suite bedroom with a double bed, braai facilities available. Part of a 800m square double story building, Restricted 220V power Shared kitchen, lounge, living area with fireplace.

Activities & Facilities

Stargazing.
4x4 Trails.
Self-Drive Game Viewing.
Bird Watching.
Scenic Viewpoints.

There is no shop, restaurant, public phones or ATMs in the park. There is a General dealer and bottle store in Middelpos. No fuel available in the park last stops for petrol (measured from Park offices) are Ceres (180km), Sutherland (120km - closed from Saturdays 13:00 for weekend), Calvinia (110km) and Middelpos (52km).