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About this place
Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp lies within the Tankwa Karoo National Park, in one of the most remote and arid corners of the Northern Cape, where the Roggeveld escarpment looks down over an immense, near-empty plain. This is true desert country, a land of red earth, low succulent scrub and silence, and the park is best known for its spring wildflowers and its extraordinary dark skies.
Despite the apparent emptiness, the Tankwa is rich in specialised life. Gemsbok, springbok, klipspringer and Hartmann's mountain zebra range across the plains and rocky ridges, and the park is a magnet for birders seeking Karoo and arid-zone endemics.
Accommodation is in cottages and converted farmsteads scattered across the reserve, simple and self-catered, suited to travellers who value solitude and space. There are few facilities for many kilometres, so visitors come prepared. The reward is one of the quietest and least light-polluted landscapes in South Africa, where the Milky Way arches undimmed from horizon to horizon.
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14 rooms, sleeps 2 to 15
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Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
De Zyfer CO4/6
6 guests
From R 978 / night
Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 2 bedrooms, each with 1 double bed - Bathroom - Candle/ lantern lighting - Fully Equipped - Kitchen - Living area - No smoking - Self Catering - Sleeper couch in living area - Warm water through donkey boiler
Biesjiesfontein Camp Site - Car CK15
15 guests
From R 192 / night
Accessible unit
Sleeps up to 15 adults. Features - 2 Vehicles allowed per site (No Charge) - Accessible with normal sedan vehicles - Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night - No ablutions or water
Oom Rickert Se Huis Camp Site CK15
15 guests
From R 192 / night
Sleeps up to 15 adults. Features - 2 Vehicles allowed per site (No Charge) - 4x4 advisable in rainy seasons - Access by high clearance 2x4 - Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night - Informal Camping Site - No ablutions or water
Langkloof Camp Site - 4X4 CK6
6 guests
From R 475 / night
Power point
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 4x4 advisable in rainy seasons - Access by high clearance 2x4 - Bathroom with toilet, shower and basin - Braai facilities - no braai grid supplied - Carport - Each campsite with own bathroom and kitchen - Enclosed kitchen with sink, no cooking facilities - Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night - Gas geyser & paraffin lamps - No electric points
Perdekloof Camp Site CK6
6 guests
From R 475 / night
Power point
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 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 kitchen - Enclosed kitchen with sink, no cooking facilities - Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night - Gas geyser & Solar lighting - No electric points
Paulshoek CO6
6 guests
From R 978 / night
Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 2 bedrooms, each with 1 single and 1 double bed - Bathroom - Candle/ lantern lighting - Fully Equipped - Kitchen - Living area - No smoking - Outside braai facilities - Self Catering - Warm water through donkey boiler
Tanqua1 Guest House GH2
2 guests
From R 978 / night
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 Ensuite bedroom with a double bed - Braai facilities available - Check in at Guest House or at Reception - Fully Equipped - No smoking - Part of a 800m square double story building - Restricted 220V power with microwave - Self Catering - Shared kitchen, lounge,living area with fire place
Tanqua Guesthouse FA8
8 guests
From R 1,695 / night
Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 8 adults. Features - 1 Ensuite bedroom with a double bed - 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds - Check in at Guest House or at Reception - Fully Equipped - Kitchen - Living area - No smoking - Outside braai facilities - Restricted 220v power - Self Catering - WC, shower and bath
Tanqua3 Guesthouse GH4
4 guests
From R 1,695 / night
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - One Bedroom 2 Single beds - Other Bedroom 1 Double bed - 2 bedrooms - Bathroom - Braai facilities available - Check in at Guest House or at Reception - Fully Equipped - No smoking - Part of a 800m square double story building - Restricted 220V power with microwave - Self Catering - Shared kitchen, lounge,living area with fire place
Nature
What lives at Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp
2 animals and 1 tree or plant recorded here or nearby.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About
This area is a beautiful destination in Northern Cape, offering visitors access to local amenities, natural attractions, and the authentic character of South African life.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp located?
Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp is in Northern Cape. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 2 and 15 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Tankwa Karoo Rest Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
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fromR 192/ night
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