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Park Camp Kwass Se Baai Campsite (4 Sites & 2 Toilets) (Namaqua Coast NP)

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Located in South Africa :: Northern Cape (West Coast)  :: Groenrivier
Category: Camping :: Park Camp

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Do not mistake this park for the main Namaqua National Park, which is a bit inland from this coastal park. This campsite is situated 18.7km from Groen river gate and situated on quiet bay and the long sandy beach to the south.

The Kwass Se Baai Coastal Campsite is a rustic campsite that aims to maintain the wilderness character of this coastline. Guests need to be completely self-sufficient and bring everything they may need for camping. There are 4 sites, each with a windbreak wall and a braai area. The sites have no water, electricity or ablutions, and only have enviro toilets. There is no cellphone reception.

Make sure that you take all your own supplies like water, food, wood etc. before entering the park. If you exit the park at Groenriviermond you can travel a long way along the coast.

The Groenrivier office is the SanParks office for the southern section of Namaqua National Park (Namaqua Coast National Park). Apart from a spot close to this office, there is no cell signal in the park.

Wood, ice and drinking water are for sale at the office.

It may be better to phone the park directly for accommodation. Or alternatively use the email contact details we provide. You will have to register on SANParks website, and then make online reservations and pay in minutes. A Wild Card will get you free entry if you have one, but you would still need to pay camping fees. Two vehicles are allowed per site, extra vehicles will need are charged for per night.

Reservations mandatory.

Contact
Address :  67km or 1h11min SSE of Hondeklip Bay (of which 20km is 4WD), West Coast, South Africa
Contact :  Namaqua National Park
Tel :  +27(0)27 672 1948
Tel2 :  +27(0)12 428 9111
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Nothing

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Unit
Base Currency :  ZAR
Minimum Rate :  175.00
Maximum Rate :  175.00
Updated for :  2022
Comments :  Rates quoted are for a max of 6 people per site. Conservation fees payable per day. (Rate info updated Jan-2020).
Fee/s :  Conservation Fees : SA Citizens R46pp/pd, SADC Nationals R92pp/pd, Foreign visitors ZAR92pp/pd. All children pay half price. (Updated Jan-2020).

General Information
Languages spoken :  English, Afrikaans
Pre-Booking :  Required

Facilities
Camping Safe Parking Available
Restrooms

Camping Facilities
None Long drop/Pit latrine Water is available Water is not drinkable
Number of Sites :    4

Activities
4WD Trails Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Bird Watching
More Activities :  This is a very good area for a tour during the flower season.

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Hondeklip Bay

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  4WD

INFO:
For more info on travelling in the park, contact Sandy at coast.of.diamonds@gmail.com.

ROADS INFO:
The areas on the Tracks4africa maps that show roads as sandy are indeed VERY sandy. If you don't deflate your tyres you may get stuck.
Sanparks has put up signposts and recommendations about tyre pressure at these sandy patches now. A 4x4 is required for very sandy areas, but there are alternative gravel roads as by-passes. A 4x2 will do as long as the sandy areas are avoided. Do not attempt the coastal area with a sedan car, as the tracks are just a little too corrugated for a small vehicle. (Jan-2015).

WEATHER:
Beware of weather extremes here….south easters blow, and there has been reports of a north-westerly storm during December 2011 with night time temperatures of less than 5 degrees. A week later it was sunshine, warm and basically no wind.

 Travel Tip!

Situated on a stunning little beach, which you have to yourself. Pure paradise! Bring your own water for drinking, cooking, washing etc.

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“One of the 9 pristine beach camps of the Namaqua National Park coastal camps. Situated on a stunning little beach, which you have to yourself. Pure paradise!” - Mietsie Visser, 2015/12/30

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