Lang Elsies Kraal camping is in the Bontebok National Park near Swellendam. It is situated close to the Breede river with about 31 camping sites, some with power points and some without. The camp was named after a female Khoi chief who lived in this area between 1734 and 1800. There are adequate ablution facilities with hot water showers available.
Contact
Address : |
12km or 16min SSE of Swellendam, Western Cape (Garden Route)South Africa |
Postal : |
P.O. Box 149, Swellendam, 6740 |
Contact : |
Bulezwa Msengi |
Tel : |
+27(0)28 514 2735 |
Tel2 : |
+27(0)28 514 3206 |
Cell : |
+27(0)83 756 8976 |
Email : |
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Website : |
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Cellphone Reception : |
Good |
Time Information
Best Time to Visit : |
All year |
Gate Opening and Closing Times : |
1 Oct-30 Apr: 07:00-19:00; 01 May-30 Sep: 07:00-18:00 |
Reception Opening and Closing Times : |
07:00-19:00, Check-in time: 12:00, Checkout time: 09:00 |
Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted : |
Per Unit |
Base Currency : |
ZAR |
Minimum Rate : |
297.00 |
Maximum Rate : |
418.00 |
Updated for : |
2024 |
Comments : |
Rates are for 2 people per night. Additional adult is R114. Max 6 per site. |
Payment Methods Accepted : |
Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
Fee/s : |
Conservation Fees: ZAR58 (Locals); ZAR89 (SADC Citizens) and ZAR186 (Internationals). |
General Information
Nearest ATM : |
Swellendam |
Nearest Bank : |
Swellendam |
Tourist Organisation : |
TGCSA |
Tourist Organisation Rating : |
3-Star |
Languages spoken : |
English |
Pre-Booking : |
Required |
Facilities
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Accommodation (Self-catering chalets), Restrooms, Supplies Shop (Cooldrinks, Ice) |
Nearby Facilities : |
Shop at park's office. |
Camping Facilities
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Number of Sites : |
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31 |
Is water drinkable? : |
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Yes |
Activities
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Picnics
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Notes on Activities : |
(Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Travelling Information
Closest Main Route : |
Gravel road off the R60 |
Closest Town : |
Swellendam |
Self Drive Access : Yes
Vehicle Type : ALL
All visitors are required to report at the Roodewerf Reception on arrival. Gravel roads in the park are suitable in most sections to normal sedan vehicles. (Mar-13).
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