Karoo National Park | KNP Outdoor Activities | Nuweveld 4x4 Eco Trail | KNP Wildlife
The National Park is dominated by the lofty Nuweveld mountains and rolling plains, where many species which originally occurred here now occupy their former ranges.
Karoo National Park has a wide variety of endemic wildlife. Many species have been relocated to their former ranges - such as black rhino and buffalo, as well as Cape mountain zebra. Over 20 breeding pairs of black eagle find sanctuary within the park.
The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape and being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, it is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions.
There is also a wide diversity of succulent plants and small reptiles..
Karoo National Park is a convenient stopover on the N1 route between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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.
All accommodation is serviced daily and equipped with bedding, towels and soap. Breakfast in included in the accommodation costs, with the exception of camp sites.
Breakfast is included in the accommodation costs of these units.
1. Accommodation rates do not include Conservation Fees which are payable at the entrance gates.
2. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Rules & Regulations of National Parks before making a booking.
Entrance to the Park is from the N1 and the restcamp is approximately 12 km south from the town of Beaufort West.
05:00 22:00
Arrivals after 22:00 are not permitted without prior arrangement.
The reception office is open from 07:00 to 19:00.
Visitors with reserved accommodation who will arrive after 19:00 must make prior arrangements to collect the keys to their accommodation at the entrance gate.
All internal roads are tarred, with the exception of the 4x4 Trail. Coaches and buses cannot access all roads in the Park drivers should contact Park Reception for more information.
Karoo National Park Outdoor Activities include a variety of activities such as hiking, game viewing, scenic drives and more. The Nuweveld 4x4 EcoTrail (90km) and Afsaal EcoTrail (13km) are available to visitors in 4x4 vehicles.
Karoo National Park Wildlife is comfortably viewed on game drives because of the sparse vegetation.
Camp Site (CK6P): Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night, No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, PowerPoint, Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00).
Chalet (CH2/4): 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Bath, Breakfast included, Double Sleeper Couch, DSTV (limited channels), Kitchen, Microwave oven, No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, No smoking, Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00), WC and shower.
Chalet (CH2/4Z): 2 single beds, 2 Single beds, Air-conditioned, Breakfast included, Double Sleeper Couch, DSTV (limited channels), Kitchen, Microwave oven, No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, No smoking, Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00), Unit accessible to the mobility challenged, WC and shower.
Cottage (CO3): 1 bedroom with double bed, Air-conditioned, Breakfast included, Double sleeper couch in lounge, DSTV (limited channels), DSTV (limited channels), Hotplate, microwave, fridge, utensils, No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, No smoking, No smoking, Open plan kitchen, Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00), Under roof braai facility, Utensils, WC and shower.
Family Cottage (FA6): 2 bedrooms, 1 single bed and 1 queen size bed, 2 en-suite bathrooms with Wc, bath and shower, Air-conditioned, Breakfast included, DSTV (limited channels), Kitchen, Microwave oven, No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, No smoking, Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00).
Family Cottage (FA6BZ): 2 bedrooms, 1 single bed and 1 queen size bed, 2 en-suite bathrooms with Wc and bath, Air-conditioned, Breakfast included, DSTV (limited channels), Kitchen, Microwave oven, No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, No smoking, Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00), Unit accessible to the mobility challenged.
Gravel Camp Site (CK6PG): No Motorcycles Allowed Inside The Park, Only suitable for trailer-tents or tents, PowerPoint (220v), Reception open 07:00 to 19:00 (Gate till 22:00).
- No cancellation fee will be incurred for cancellations made after payment of first deposit up to and including 46 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of cancellation made between 45 days and 30 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of a cancellation made between 29 days prior to and date of arrival
- 100% of the total cost for any non-arrival/no-shows
Reservation made within 45 days prior to arrival is payable within 24 hours from the day reservation is made.
- Conservation levy is always excluded from the booking amount and needs to be settled on arrival.
It is your responsibility to check if the reservation is correct. Should the reservation be incorrect, please contact our office immediately.
If the arrival date of the itinerary is postponed prior to or on date of arrival and then cancelled at a later stage, the fees that applied at the time of amendment will be enforced if the amount is greater than the new cancellation fees.
Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days prior to or on arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale (based on the total reservation cost) which varies between 50% and 100%.
Should the reservation not be taken up on the arrival date the accommodation will be held until 09:00 the following day after which the reservation will be cancelled and the deposit, where applicable, forfeited.
