Porcupine Rest Camp (Reception)

Situated in the picturesque Vleiland Valley - on the R323 connecting Lainsburg (N1) with the 62 via Sewijkspoort - this is the perfect weekend getaway or overnight stay. Private campsites and a self-catering cottage in a beautifully restored old farmhouse nestled at the foot of the Klein Swartberg mountains in the Karoo.

There are three separate campsites under the shade of trees, each with its own showers, flush toilets and large barbecue areas. Each campsite is uniquely located and quite far from the other campsites. Each campground has its own "secret" trail that leads to a seasonal river, as well as private beaches and rock pools where you can enjoy the summer heat (rain beckoning), or cool off in the swimming pool at "The Overlander" bar.

Basic camping equipment - tents, stretchers, mattresses, chairs, lamps and tables - can be rented. We will set up your camp at no extra cost. Braai wood, ice, meat, farm bread, eggs and other essentials are available. Enjoy an ice-cold beer in The Overlander Bar or one of our legendary wood-fired pizzas (available Saturday night or any other day if booked in advance for a group of 8 or more). Other dishes available on request, if it is booked in advance. Camping and 4x4 caravans only. Close to nature, very tranquil, no pollution, safe and secure.

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​From the N1: Travel on the N1 as far as the town of Laingsburg. In Laingsburg, turn into Van Riebeek Street (Right if coming from Cape Town, or Left if coming from Johannesburg). Follow this road past the OK grocery store and out of town. Continue for 47 km until you reach Porcupine Rest Camp (30 km on tar, the last 17 km on gravel).

From Route 62: The turn-off to Seweweekspoort is 20 km outside of Ladismith, opposite Amalienstein (between Calitzdorp and Ladismith). Travel through the poort and take the left fork at the Gamkapoort Dam turn-off. Continue for 25 km until you reach Porcupine Rest Camp.

From the N2: At Riversdale, take the R323 turn-off to Ladismith. At the junction of the R323 and Route 62, turn right. Continue through Ladismith on Route 62 and travel for 20 km until you reach the Seweweekspoort turn-off on the left. Travel through the poort and take the left fork at the Gamkapoort Dam turn-off. Continue for 25 km until you reach Porcupine Rest Camp.

ACCESS & ROAD CONDITIONS:
By car. Gravel road; exercise caution when raining/just after rain. Seweweekspoort or Anysberg roads can be closed at times after severe weather (call Porcupine Rest Camp to check conditions if uncertain).

BOOKINGS:
Pre-booking at Porcupine Rest Camp is preferred but not essential.

CELLPHONE RECEPTION:
There is no cellphone signal in Seweweekspoort and very limited signal between Laingsburg and Porcupine Rest Camp. Cellphone signal in the camp is good. Main cell network is Vodacom.

CLIMATE:
You will get summer rainfall and winter rainfall here…or none at all when there’s a drought, or too much when there’s a flood. This is the Karoo after all.

TRANSPORTATION:
George domestic airport is about 3 to 4 hours away.
A shuttle service is available via Alicatt Tours. Car rental services are available at the George airport.

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