Karoo National Park

Activities

Adventure and Outdoor Activities

Scenic drive along the picturesque Klipspringer Pass with its environmentally friendly style of construction and the scenic viewpoint at Rooivalle.
Game viewing in ones own vehicle.
Note: A short 4x4 trail of 23km (takes 2-3 hours), with a Grade 4 rating, is available, climbing from the rest camp up the Pienaar’s Pass road to the plateau. The route returns via normal tourist roads on the Klipspringer Pass. The cost is R150 per vehicle.
Guided game drives, under guidance of trained staff. Departure times can be confirmed with reception and a minimum of 4 people are needed for each drive, and a maximum of 9 per drive can be accommodated. The tariffs are:
- Night Drive (1½ hours): R110 for adults and R55 for kids under 12 years of age.
- Morning Drive (2-3 hours): R450 for the first 1-4 people, R120 for each additional adult, R60 for each additional child.
Hiking Trails: There are three trails namely the Bossie Trail, the Pointer Hiking Trail and the Karoo Fossil Trail.
- Bossie Trail: The Bossie Trail is 800m long. Visitors can collect a pamphlet at reception which holds a detailed key to the fascinating attributes and medicinal/cultural uses of some of the plants found along the route.
- Pointer Trail: The Pointer Trail offers two route options: one of 4.9 km and the other of 11.4 km and spectacular views over the landscapes of the Park.
- Karoo Fossil Trail: This 400m long trail depicts the geology and palaeontology of the Great Karoo. Genuine fossils and petrified wood are on display on this paved trail, accessible for wheelchair-users.
Bird hide at the dam near main rest camp.
Interpretive Centre.
Bulkraal picnic spot with a swimming pool, ablution facilities, and braai facilities.

Facilities

Breakfast is included in all accommodation costs , expect for campsites.
Fully licensed a la carte restaurant which is open for breakfast and dinner from 07h00 and 10h00 and 18h00 and 21h00 respectively.
Shop where curios and basic commodities may be purchased between 07h30 and 20h00.
Interpretive Centre.
Washing - machine and tumble drier in the camping site. Tokens are available at reception for R10.
Picnic, braai and ablution facilities for day visitors at Bulkraal picnic site.
Swimming pool for resident guests only.
Public telephone
Conference Facilities
- Full conference equipment and catering service
  Reservations: Tel +27 12 426 5025 / Fax +27 12 343 2005 / 6
The town of Beaufort West is 12 kilometres away from the rest camp, with shops, a golf course, pharmacy, fuel station, hospital, bowling green, and the Chris Barnard Museum.